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Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

Lorna Leeson

300 episodes

If you are tired of riding the endless circle, or you're struggling to find inspiration for your riding each week, this is the podcast for you.

More about the show

The Daily Strides Podcast is for equestrians wanting to learn more, stay inspired, and continue to move the conversation between horse and rider forward.

Each episode provides step by step guided instruction on different aspects of riding, groundwork, and lunging your horse or pony.

All episodes have a full blog post published at https://StridesForSuccess.com. New episodes are published every Monday.

Say goodbye to the endless circle and hello to intentional interaction with your horse in a way that you both enjoy, that you both benefit from, by subscribing to the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians today and

Let's Make Every Ride Great

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  1. Do You Need a Change With Your Horse?

    · 13 min · Episode 1393

    When did you last try something completely new with your horse? Something neither of you expected to be particularly good at straight away? As riders, it's easy to confuse consistency with repeating the same familiar…

  2. You Can't Control Your Horse - But You Can Influence

    · 20 min · Episode 1392

    Have you ever felt like if you stopped managing every little detail in the saddle, the whole ride would fall apart? Maybe your horse gets a little quick in trot. Maybe they lose balance, rush, lean, or wobble. And…

  3. Why Self-Carriage Matters More Than Most Riders Realise

    · 15 min · Episode 1391

    A lot of riders think they need a better outline, smoother transitions, or a horse who feels more "together"… But underneath all of that is a deeper question:- Can your horse maintain their own body without you…

  4. Sunday Strides:- Mental Suppleness; The Identity Shift That Unlocks Better Riding

    · 7:04

    Letting go is hard. Especially when what you're letting go of feels like who you are. In this episode of Sunday Strides, Lorna explores the idea of mental suppleness as a rider; and why it's just as important as…

  5. Letting Go to Level Up - The Messy Middle in Horse Riding

    · 17 min · Episode 1390

    Have you ever started working toward something new in your riding where you intially felt excited, motivated, and ready to do the work... Only to realise halfway through that you might have bitten off more than you…

  6. Sunday Strides:- A Challenge for the Week with Your Horse

    · 4:27

    One Pole = Endless Possibilities. Why do we overcomplicate our riding, when often the biggest breakthroughs come from doing less?! In this episode of Sunday Strides, Lorna challenges you to strip things right back.…

  7. Are You Bracing when Working with Your Horse?

    · 16 min · Episode 1389

    What happens when you expect the worst in your riding? More often than not, you brace! And when you brace, your horse feels it. In this episode, I'm diving into what bracing when working with your horse really looks…

  8. A 10-Minute Riding Plan to Keep You Riding When Life Gets Busy

    · 13 min · Episode 1388

    Life doesn't always leave space for long, luxurious rides, but that doesn't mean your riding has to slide backwards. In this episode, Lorna shares a simple, intentional 10-minute riding plan that keeps you connected,…

  9. Going Slow to Speed Up – Your Riding Questions Answered

    · 25 min · Episode 1387

    Slowing down in your riding can feel frustrating, especially when you're eager to move forward or feel like you "should" be doing more. In this episode, I'm answering the most common questions riders sent in after last…

  10. What You're Not Willing to Do in Order to Improve Your Riding

    · 17 min · Episode 1386

    If you've ever felt like things in the saddle are either happening at 100km/h with you just hanging on, or your horse feels like the handbrake will not release no matter how you ask... This episode is for you! Today,…

  11. Sunday Strides:- The Quiet Power of Simply Being With Your Horse

    · 4:28

    Your Energy Begins the Conversation From the moment your horse becomes aware of you, before any halter, tack, or aids, the conversation has already started. In this episode, we explore how your energy sets the tone…

  12. [Encore] Strides Revisited: Riding alone? Are you Making Progress in Your Riding? (Originally Ep #986)

    · 14 min

    You're in the arena. It's just you and your horse. No trainer. No instructor. Just the two of you - riding alone. This probably wasn't the plan, yet here you are. And if you're like most riders, it's not the riding…

  13. Turning Your Reviews into a Plan when Riding Alone

    · 14 min · Episode 1385

    Whether you're training your own horse or simply trying to get back into the saddle more consistently, planning when riding alone can feel like a guessing game. In this episode, I'm breaking down how to use your own…

  14. Sunday Strides: Know What's "Normal" for Your Horse

    · 7:09

    How well do you really know your horse? Not just how he feels under saddle, but how he is when you're not riding? This week on Sunday Strides, I'm inviting you to do something simple, but powerful. You're going to…

  15. [Encore] Strides Revisited: Applying the Click Your Fingers Rule to Your Riding (Originally Ep #1085)

    · 15 min

    Most riders think they're balanced, until something unexpected happens! This episode brings you back to one simple, brutally honest test: If your horse disappeared beneath you right now, would you land on your feet?…

  16. Why Your Horse Is Hollow and How to Start Fixing It

    · 19 min · Episode 1384

    Have you ever felt your horse suddenly "drop out" from underneath you? It can feel like his back becomes a little shallow underneath you, his head and neck lift, energy is usually lost... And things become REALLY…

  17. Sunday Strides: It's Okay to Change the Plan Sometimes!

    · 5:06

    "Make the plan… but stay supple in your approach." In this short and sweet Sunday episode, Lorna shares a real-life moment from the past week where sticking to the plan just wasn't going to work. What started as a…

  18. [Encore] Strides Revisited: Dealing with a Horse who Spooks & Spins (Originally Ep #856)

    · 18 min

    Few things feel as unsettling as when your horse suddenly whips around and bolts. It can knock your confidence quickly, especially if it becomes a repeated habit. This episode explores why it happens and practical…

  19. Why Your Half Halt Isn't Working

    · 18 min · Episode 1383

    If you've ever wondered why your half halt isn't working, you're not alone. The half halt is one of the most commonly referenced tools in riding, yet it's also one of the most misunderstood! In this episode, we strip…

  20. Sunday Strides: Stop Buying and Start Doing the Work!

    · 5:47

    Ever find yourself clicking "add to cart" on another shiny new piece of tack or training tool, hoping this one will fix it all? In this week's Sunday Strides episode, we're calling it like it is… What are the last…

  21. [Encore] Strides Revisited: Socialising Your Horse to Riding in a Group (Originally Ep #1078)

    · 14 min

    Do You Dream of Relaxed, Happy Group Rides? Most riders do! The image of cantering across open fields with friends is magical — until reality sets in. Will your horse stay calm? What if someone else's horse spooks?…

  22. Group or Private Lessons; Or Just Stick with Solo Riding?

    · 14 min · Episode 1382

    There's one question I get asked at least once a week, both from riders I coach in person and those I help online. Somehow, I've never answered it on the podcast until now! "Should I have lessons? And if so, what…

  23. Sunday Strides: How Much Fun Are You Really Having?

    · 5:43

    How excited are you to tack up and ride right now... Honestly? This week's episode of Sunday Strides dives into the often-overlooked truth that motivation is fuelled by joy. If you're feeling a little "meh" about your…

  24. [Encore] Strides Revisited: Top 4 Mindset Myths that Hold Riders Back (Originally Ep #1051)

    · 16 min

    Have you ever caught yourself thinking "I'm just not a natural rider"… or "I'll ruin my horse if I try that"? If so, you're not alone, and these thoughts might be quietly holding you back in your riding. In this…

  25. How Using A.I. in Your Horse Riding Is Like a Half Halt

    · 13 min · Episode 1381

    Have you ever thought about how the same principles we use to train our horses can apply to us as riders? Half halts help our horses rebalance before moving forward, but what if you could apply that same idea to your…

  26. Sunday Strides: Are Your Training Wheels Helping or Holding You Back?

    · 6:08

    You know those little supports that help keep things upright while you find your balance? In riding, we have them too, let's call them 'training wheels' ;). And while they're brilliant for getting started, there comes…

  27. [Encore] Strides Revisited: Developing Contact Using the Lunge Line While on the Lunge (Originally Ep #1168)

    · 13 min

    Most riders think the lunge line's main job is to keep their horse on a circle… But what if that's the exact reason lunging feels like a tug-of-war? In this Strides Revisited episode, we go back to the foundations and…

  28. Using Half Halts on the Lunge to Build Balance

    · 12 min · Episode 1380

    Have you ever been lunging your horse and found yourself saying, "Whoa there, Tonto!" a few too many times? That moment when your horse suddenly goes from calm and focused to rushing around the circle, tripping over…

  29. Sunday Strides: What If You've Been Practicing the Problem?!

    · 5:52

    You're showing up, riding regularly, putting in the time…. But something still feels stuck. In this short and powerful Sunday episode, Lorna delivers a reality check every rider needs: What if the reason you're not…

  30. [Encore] Strides Revisited: Half Halt on the Ground (Originally Ep #1150)

    · 13 min

    Sprinkled through every ride, and every interaction on the ground, the half halt is one of the most powerful communication tools you'll ever use. But most riders only ever think of it in the saddle. In this Strides…

  31. Timing Is Everything: Finding the Sweet Spot for Half Halts

    · 15 min · Episode 1379

    Have you ever asked for a half halt and felt, well, nothing? Or maybe your horse slammed on the brakes instead of rebalancing? If so, you're definitely not alone. Many riders either skip using half halts altogether or…

  32. Sunday Strides: Become Curious about Q4 and What You Can Do

    · 5:13

    What if the final quarter of the year was the perfect time to quietly experiment with what's next? In this week's Sunday Strides, Lorna invites you to rethink the end of the year, not as a time to wind down, but as a…

  33. Why Your Riding Falls Apart Under Pressure (and How to Fix It)

    · 18 min · Episode 1378

    Have you ever spent weeks practicing something in your riding, only for it to completely fall apart the moment you're under pressure? You're not alone. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians,…

  34. Sunday Strides: Are You In Alignment with What You Want?

    · 5:48

    How are you showing up for what you say you want in your riding? In this quick Sunday Strides pep talk, we're diving into the powerful (but often uncomfortable) truth: you can't receive what you're working toward if…

  35. [Encore] Strides Revisited: Returning to Riding Week 1 Day 2 (Originally Ep #827)

    · 14 min

    Have you ever felt like you're just a passenger when riding? Or like you've forgotten how to "feel" your horse underneath you? In this Strides Revisited episode, we're bringing you Week 1, Day 2 of the Original…

  36. Your Riding Isn't Improving? Learning More Might Not Help…

    · 21 min · Episode 1377

    Do you ever feel like you're constantly learning new things—but your riding still isn't improving? You're not alone. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on why so many riders get stuck in the learning loop:…

  37. Sunday Strides: What Pattern Are You Practicing (Without Realising It)?

    · 6:45

    So often, riders practice their riding without ever realising what they're actually reinforcing. And more often than not, it's the exact habits or tension patterns that are holding them back... In this episode of…

  38. [Encore] Strides Revisited: Learning to Wait for the Jump (Originally Ep #1031)

    · 14 min

    Have you ever felt like you and your horse just aren't meeting the jump together? You see the fence, you've chosen your line… and yet, right at the last stride, things fall apart. More often than not, the issue isn't…

  39. [Encore] Strides Revisited: Why Your Position While Lunging is Everything (Originally Ep #1073)

    · 15 min

    Lunging is one of the most underestimated training tools riders have at their disposal. Yet so many riders miss the key ingredient that makes lunging truly effective; your position! In this Strides Revisited episode,…

  40. Your Riding Breakthrough Might Just Be One Perspective Shift Away

    · 19 min · Episode 1376

    Have you ever felt like you're doing all the "right things" in the saddle, and yet your horse still doesn't seem to get the memo? Maybe they won't go forward, maybe they cut in on the circle, or maybe they just find…

  41. [Encore] Strides Revisited: When Halt Becomes More than Just Stopping Your Horse... (Originally Ep #1203)

    · 14 min

    Most riders think of the halt as simply… stopping. Pull the reins, horse stops - job done. But what if I told you that each halt you ride could be one of the most powerful training tools you have? That, with a little…

  42. Sunday Strides: The Secret Is Doing It Again… And Again

    · 4:20

    Ever feel like if you didn't get it right the first time, it must not be for you? This week's Sunday Strides is your reminder that confidence isn't born from perfection; it's built through repetition. So many riders…

  43. [Encore] Strides Revisited: Creating a Program for Your OTTB or Ex-Racehorse (Originally Ep #1111)

    · 15 min

    Have you recently welcomed an OTTB (Off-the-Track Thoroughbred) into your life, only to feel overwhelmed by where to even begin? This episode is all about helping you build a solid foundation for your ex-racehorse.…

  44. Why You're Still Not Riding Like You Want To (And What to Do About It This Week)

    · 12 min · Episode 1374

    Are you stuck in that cycle of wanting to ride… But not actually riding the way you want? Or maybe you're not riding at all right now, even though the tack, the horse, and the arena are all sitting there, waiting for…

  45. Sunday Strides: Needing Support Doesn't Mean That You're Less Capable

    · 5:53

    In this episode of Sunday Strides, we're exploring a common, but quietly damaging, belief many riders hold: "If I was truly capable, I wouldn't need help." Whether you've just begun leasing, you're training solo, or…

  46. [Encore] Strides Revisited: 3 Things You Must Work on to Become a Better Rider (Originally Ep #1185)

    · 14 min

    Have you ever tried something during a lesson and nailed it. Only to fall flat the next time you rode on your own?! In this episode, we're revisiting a powerful conversation around confidence, communication, and the…

  47. Are You Training or Retraining? Why Figuring This Out Changes Everything

    · 19 min · Episode 1373

    Ever feel like you're working so hard in the saddle… but nothing's changing? In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians, we're exploring the key difference between training and retraining, and why…

  48. Sunday Strides: You Can't Fix What You're Not Willing to See

    · 7:16

    This week's Sunday Strides starts with a conversation Lorna had with one of her sons, and how that moment perfectly mirrors a challenge so many riders face... Avoiding the parts of the ride that don't feel good. In…

  49. [Encore] Strides Revisited: 3 Exercises to Ride While on a Circle with Your Horse (Originally Ep #1220)

    · 13 min

    The circle: probably the most ridden shape in every arena session... And yet, how often do we actually ride it with intention? In this Strides Revisited episode, we're breathing fresh energy into the humble circle and…

  50. What Your Videos Can Tell You (That You Won't Feel in the Saddle)

    · 15 min · Episode 1372

    Ever feel like you're doing everything right in the saddle… But your horse is still resistant, crooked, or just not quite "with" you? What if the real issue isn't your horse, but something you're not seeing in…

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