Best Strides for Success.com Podcasts (2025)

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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Leg Yielding to Refine Your Asking Aids in the Saddle (Originally Ep #1165) 12:21

3h ago12:21

12:21

In this Strides Revisited episode, we’re returning to one of the most powerful mindset shifts in riding - the moment when you stop trying to control your horse's every move… and start asking with clarity instead. This episode takes a fresh look at leg yielding; not just as a lateral movement, but as a powerful training tool to refine how you use yo…

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3 Shortcuts in Your Riding a Pivo Can Help You See & Change 23:42

2h ago23:42

23:42

Have you ever felt like you’re doing “all the right things” in the saddle - yet not really making progress? Chances are, there might be a few riding shortcuts sneaking into your sessions. And if you're training without a regular instructor… those shortcuts can go unnoticed for weeks or even months. That’s where Pivo comes in. In this episode, I'm s…

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Sunday Strides - Time Travelling Using Video in Your Training 6:01

3d ago6:01

6:01

Have you ever wished you could fast-forward three rides ahead to see exactly what you’d do differently? In this week’s Sunday Strides, Lorna turns that fantasy into a practical tool: using short video reviews as your “time-travel” coach. Learn how to pause your ride, watch it “from the future,” then hop back in the saddle and apply those insights i…

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[Encore] Strides Revisited: 3 Steps to Better Canter Transitions (Originally Ep #1026) 14:07

3d ago14:07

14:07

Struggling with unbalanced, rushed, or messy canter transitions? You’re not alone. And the good news is, it doesn’t have to stay this way. In this episode of Strides Revisited (from 2020) of the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians, I’m sharing 3 practical steps you can implement on your very next ride to dramatically improve your canter transitio…

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Video to Improve Your Riding & Training When Working Alone 20:15

6d ago20:15

20:15

Ever feel like your riding instantly improves when someone’s watching? You sit up straighter, ride with more intention, and suddenly even your transitions are cleaner… But what if you don’t have anyone to watch you ride? The good news? You do. Your camera and your future self are ready to become your new training partners - starting today. In this …

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Sunday Strides - Using Restrictions to Find New Opportunities in Your Riding 4:30

9d ago4:30

4:30

This week’s Sunday Strides is a personal one. Lorna reflects on how a smaller riding space at her new farm initially felt limiting but ultimately sparked creativity and growth in her training approach. Whether you're dealing with time constraints, health issues, or limited resources, this episode encourages you to view these challenges as opportuni…

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Stop Wasting & Start Investing Your Time with Your Horse 15:07

12d ago15:07

15:07

This Strides Revisited episode from 2020 calls riders out (lovingly!) on wasting time in the saddle and challenges you to make every moment with your horse count. Whether you're riding solo, stuck in a rut, or returning after time off, this episode will help you reignite your purpose, get clear on your riding goals, and build a plan that fits your …

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5 Ways to Improve Your Riding When You’re Working Alone 17:35

12d ago17:35

17:35

If you’re a rider working without a trainer or instructor, this episode is for you. Because yes - you can absolutely improve your riding while training alone. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast, we’re moving on from our Rider Basics series by getting deeper into strategies to use when riding alone. Today, we're diving into five simple yet…

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Sunday Strides – Embracing the Discomfort of Learning 6:33

16d ago6:33

6:33

This week’s Sunday Strides is a personal one. Lorna reflects on a recent experience that reminded her just how uncomfortable it can feel to learn something new - especially as an adult. Whether it's learning how to use new tech (hello, Pivo 👋) or facing the awkwardness of watching yourself ride on video, there’s something universally vulnerable abo…

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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Position Faults that are Potentially Holding You Back in Your Riding (Originally Ep #1026)) 15:00

21d ago15:00

15:00

If you feel like something is “off” in your riding, but you can’t quite put your finger on it, this episode is for you... We're going back to basics and revisiting the key areas of your riding position that may be holding you back. The reality? Even just one small fault in your seat, leg, or upper body can create a domino effect that impacts your e…

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Finding the 1 Domino in Your Riding that Changes Everything 14:55

22d ago14:55

14:55

Feeling overwhelmed in the saddle by everything you think you need to fix? Whether you're a novice rider or returning after time out of the saddle, this episode will help you break free from the frustrating cycle of overthinking and overcorrecting. Instead of trying to improve everything at once, what if you focused on just one thing — the first do…

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Sunday Strides: Different Seasons, Different Solutions 5:05

23d ago5:05

5:05

Have you ever felt frustrated because what used to work in your riding, your training, or even your schedule - suddenly just… doesn’t? You’re not alone. In this episode of Sunday Strides, Lorna shares why it's normal (and even a positive sign!) when old systems stop fitting your current life - and why learning to adapt is the key to lasting progres…

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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Are You Blocking a Better Trot with Your Seat (Originally Ep #1228) 17:56

29d ago17:56

17:56

If your horse’s trot feels a little "meh" - and not the light, airy, expressive movement you dream of - you might unknowingly be the one getting in the way... In this encore episode, we're revisiting one of the most powerful conversations you can have with your horse: how your seat can either create space for better movement - or accidentally block…

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Rising Trot - Learning How to Post a 'Better' Way & Getting Past the Up Downs 18:34

30d ago18:34

18:34

There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of finally 'getting' the rising trot as a beginner rider… But what if the way you first found success—your trusty “up downs”—is now what’s holding you back? In this episode, we’re exploring how the rising trot evolves far beyond rhythm and balance. I’m breaking down how posting to the trot is actually a t…

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Sunday Strides: Regrouping Rather than Throwing in the Towel 6:02

1M ago6:02

6:02

This week didn’t go as planned. And if yours didn’t either - you’re not alone. In this episode of Sunday Strides, I’m sharing what I do when life throws everything off course. From illness and exhaustion to just plain overwhelm, we all face moments where our riding plans feel impossible to follow through on. But here’s the key: One bad day doesn’t …

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[Encore] Strides Revisited: 4 Ways Your Hands May be Wrong While Riding (Originally Ep #1137) 15:21

1M ago15:21

15:21

Do you ever feel like your hands are sending mixed signals to your horse? If you’ve been trying to improve your contact, connection, or communication in the saddle - but things still feel off - this Strides Revisited episode is for you. Originally aired in February 2025 as Episode 1137, this conversation dives into four of the most common (and snea…

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Developing Steady Hands as You Ride Your Horse 14:13

1M ago14:13

14:13

Do your hands seem to have a mind of their own when you're riding? You're not alone—and the good news is, unsteady hands aren't usually the real issue. They're often a symptom of deeper balance, stability, or position problems in your riding. Whether you find yourself constantly shortening your reins or unintentionally using your hands for balance,…

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Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

Lorna Leeson

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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Leg Yielding to Refine Your Asking Aids in the Saddle (Originally Ep #1165) 12:21

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3 Shortcuts in Your Riding a Pivo Can Help You See & Change 23:42

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Sunday Strides - Time Travelling Using Video in Your Training 6:01

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[Encore] Strides Revisited: 3 Steps to Better Canter Transitions (Originally Ep #1026) 14:07

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Video to Improve Your Riding & Training When Working Alone 20:15

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Sunday Strides - Using Restrictions to Find New Opportunities in Your Riding 4:30

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Stop Wasting & Start Investing Your Time with Your Horse 15:07

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5 Ways to Improve Your Riding When You’re Working Alone 17:35

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Sunday Strides – Embracing the Discomfort of Learning 6:33

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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Position Faults that are Potentially Holding You Back in Your Riding (Originally Ep #1026)) 15:00

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Finding the 1 Domino in Your Riding that Changes Everything 14:55

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Sunday Strides: Different Seasons, Different Solutions 5:05

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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Are You Blocking a Better Trot with Your Seat (Originally Ep #1228) 17:56

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Rising Trot - Learning How to Post a 'Better' Way & Getting Past the Up Downs 18:34

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Sunday Strides: Regrouping Rather than Throwing in the Towel 6:02

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[Encore] Strides Revisited: 4 Ways Your Hands May be Wrong While Riding (Originally Ep #1137) 15:21

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Developing Steady Hands as You Ride Your Horse 14:13