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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. [Encore] Strides Revisited: Turn on the Forehand; A Basic to Revisit This Week (Originally Ep #1162)

    · 16 min

    In this Strides Revisited episode, we're revisiting one of those foundational exercises that truly shapes your riding journey: Turn on the Forehand. Whether you're working on opening gates, introducing collection, or…

  2. Virtual Riding Lessons: How to Set Up & Succeed With Remote Coaching

    · 25 min · Episode 1371

    Ever wondered how to get the most out of virtual riding lessons? Whether you're brand new to remote coaching or already working with an instructor online, this episode is your essential roadmap to transforming your…

  3. Sunday Strides - Can A.I. Help Your Riding? Or Is It a Shortcut to Avoid!

    · 7:21

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailystridespodcastRight now, it's tempting to turn to AI for everything, even in the saddle! Ask a question, get an instant answer. But when it comes to training horses and improving…

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

    · 12 min

    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…

  5. 3 Shortcuts in Your Riding a Pivo Can Help You See & Change

    · 24 min · Episode 1370

    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…

  6. Sunday Strides - Time Travelling Using Video in Your Training

    · 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…

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

    · 14 min

    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…

  8. Video to Improve Your Riding & Training When Working Alone

    · 20 min · Episode 1369

    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…

  9. Sunday Strides - Using Restrictions to Find New Opportunities in Your Riding

    · 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…

  10. Stop Wasting & Start Investing Your Time with Your Horse

    · 15 min · Episode 1176

    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…

  11. From One Ride to Many; Turn Your Win into a Winning Streak

    · 14 min · Episode 1375

    That ride where everything clicks? Where you dismount thinking, "This is what I've been missing"? It's magic. But one ride doesn't change your riding. In this episode, we're exploring how to stack those wins into a…

  12. 5 Ways to Improve Your Riding When You're Working Alone

    · 18 min · Episode 1368

    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…

  13. Sunday Strides – Embracing the Discomfort of Learning

    · 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…

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

    · 15 min

    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…

  15. Finding the 1 Domino in Your Riding that Changes Everything

    · 15 min · Episode 1367

    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…

  16. Sunday Strides: Different Seasons, Different Solutions

    · 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…

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

    · 18 min

    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…

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

    · 19 min · Episode 1366

    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…

  19. Sunday Strides: Regrouping Rather than Throwing in the Towel

    · 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…

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

    · 15 min

    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…

  21. Developing Steady Hands as You Ride Your Horse

    · 14 min · Episode 1365

    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…

  22. Sunday Strides: Just Get On – No More Waiting

    · 5:11

    Welcome to the very first episode of Sunday Strides – the new weekly series from the Daily Strides Podcast designed to get your mindset right before the week begins. These episodes are short (under 5 minutes),…

  23. [Encore] Strides Revisited: Developing Your Seat in the Canter (Originally Ep #1139)

    · 15 min

    Do you ever feel like the more effort you put into canter, the worse your seat becomes? You're not alone... In this encore episode of the Daily Strides Podcast, we're revisiting a popular lesson: Developing Your Seat…

  24. Securing Your Swinging Lower Leg in Trot and Canter

    · 16 min · Episode 1364

    Have you ever noticed your lower leg swinging like a windscreen wiper while you're trotting or cantering? You're not alone—and here's the good news: your swinging lower leg is not the real problem. It's a symptom of…

  25. Why Basics Aren't Just for Beginners

    · 15 min · Episode 1363

    Feel like you're stuck going in circles with your horse - even though you've been riding for years? You're not alone, and you're definitely not doing it wrong. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast for…

  26. Stuck? Your 90-Day Riding Reset Starts Here!

    · 17 min · Episode 1362

    Feeling stuck in your riding or horse training? You're not alone — and more importantly, you're not broken. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians, Lorna Leeson shares a powerful and practical…

  27. Begin to Transform Your Riding using 'Autopilot' (Without Letting Bad Habits Take Over)

    · 15 min · Episode 1361

    Have you ever found yourself mid-ride thinking, "Wait… what am I doing right now?" Maybe your heels are creeping up, your reins have slipped, or your posture's gone missing… You're not alone. And more importantly -…

  28. Using Your Thoughts to Put Better Habits on Autopilot in Your Riding

    · 18 min · Episode 1360

    Join the Returning to Riding Waitlist at https://returningtoriding.com How often have you felt overwhelmed about remembering and doing all of the things when it comes to your riding? Perhaps you find yourself looking…

  29. Learning to Identify Unhelpful Thoughts in Your Riding

    · 23 min · Episode 1359

    Join the Returning to Riding Waitlist at https://returningtoriding.com Have you ever noticed how quickly things can shift from good to tense during a ride? One moment you're feeling relaxed and confident, and the…

  30. The Click Your Fingers Rule: Putting Your Position on Autopilot in Your Riding

    · 11 min · Episode 1358

    Join the Returning to Riding Waitlist:- https://returningtoriding.com Imagine if there was something you could actively 'do' every moment you're in the saddle that would almost guarantee that you're in the 'right…

  31. Are You 'Sitting There'? How To Know if You're Stuck in Passenger Mode!

    · 16 min · Episode 1357

    Join the Returning to Riding Waitlist:- https://returningtoriding.com You hop into the saddle, ready for a great ride. But before you know it, you've spent most of the session adjusting your hands, correcting your…

  32. Back to Riding? Improve Your Seat, Hands & Balance on Day 1

    · 22 min · Episode 1356

    So you desperately want to get back in the saddle on the regular again. And you definitely feel excited. But you're also feeling more than a little overwhelmed! The big looming question is "What do I do on that first…

  33. Getting Back in the Saddle; Can Things Be Even BETTER Than Before?

    · 18 min · Episode 1355

    • 80+ Ideas for 15 Minutes or Less with Your Horse https://stridesforsuccess.com/15 • Groundwork & Energy Live Webinar https://stridesforsuccess.com/energy • 3 Days to Successful Lunging…

  34. Getting Back in the Saddle: Overcoming Mental Blocks & Old Identities

    · 16 min · Episode 1354

    50+ Ideas to do With Your Horse in 15 Minutes or Less HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/15 Riders stop riding for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes, it's a conscious choice; an injury, a change in circumstances, or a…

  35. Enjoyment v's Perfection; Release the Pressure!

    · 23 min · Episode 1353

    50+ Ideas for when You've 15 Minutes or Less with Your Horse FREE HERE Have you been allowing your goal of 'doing things right' to suck the joy and fun out of horse riding for you? Maybe you've been wanting to get…

  36. Has Tension Been Holding You Back in Your Riding?

    · 22 min · Episode 1352

    50+ Ideas for 15 Minutes or Less with Your Horse - Download for Free HERE As riders, we can often have a very negative association with tension. Yet, without it, neither you nor your horse would remain upright! Take…

  37. 15 Minutes or Less with Your Horse... For 90 Days?

    · 13 min · Episode 1351

    Get the 50+ Inspiring Ideas to do with your horse when you find yourself with a small gap of time HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/15 Are you guilty of only looking for longer gaps of time to work with your horse?…

  38. 5 Reasons You're Struggling with Lunging - Part 2 Your Horse

    · 13 min · Episode 1350

    Get the FREE audio guide to help you and your horse successfully lunge in 3 days or less HERE If lunging is just not working for you and your horse, there is a whole element that you are missing out on when it comes…

  39. 5 Reasons You're Struggling with Lunging - Part 1 - You!

    · 14 min · Episode 1349

    Hands up if, at some point in your riding journey, you've been guilty of thinking that lunging was a simple matter of your horse going in circles. Don't feel bad, I've been there too. Most riders have, and so many…

  40. How Virtual Horse Riding Lessons Can Transform Your Riding

    · 14 min · Episode 1348

    Get More Information on Virtual Lessons HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/virtual The world has changed and access to riding instructors and trainers has changed with it... Virtual horse riding lessons are now so…

  41. Reviewing Your Riding Videos Part 2 - Your Horse

    · 13 min · Episode 1347

    Get Information on Virtual Horse Riding Lessons HERE Working alone without a regular instructor or trainer is tough. And often it's the 'little things' that become the bigger sticking points for riders. Things like…

  42. Reviewing Your Riding Videos Part 1 - You, the Rider

    · 14 min · Episode 1346

    When you're working alone without a regular trainer or instructor, you must begin to create ways for self-review. Video is, hands down, the best way to do this, especially if your camera follows you. Automated motion…

  43. Using Video as a Tool for Your Training

    · 15 min · Episode 1345

    Find out more about virtual horse riding lessons HERE If you are training your horse or riding alone, the ability to create videos of you and your horse working together is invaluable. However, any old videos won't…

  44. Why Not All Rhythm is Equal when Riding

    · 12 min · Episode 1344

    When it comes to horses, riding, and training rhythm is often misunderstood and taken for granted. I think this is because horses are generally good at creating a pattern, but also, we tend to simply accept the first…

  45. A Retraining Plan if Your Horse Rushes & Runs!

    · 14 min · Episode 1343

    Want to create more consistency in your riding and make the most of each interaction with your horse? Join Daily Strides Premium today CLICK HERE While many people associate driving a Ferrari with happy things, most…

  46. Building a Connection with Your Horse

    · 14 min · Episode 1342

    You can get all of the details for the Connection Partnership Program HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/cpp As a rider, I bet that part of what you love about being an equestrian is the bond that you have with your…

  47. Retraining Rushing Jumps; Starting with the Rider First

    · 15 min · Episode 1341

    Find out more about Daily Strides Premium HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/dsp Being on a horse who is determined to run as fast as he possibly can towards every pole, fence, or jump that he sees is nerve-wracking!…

  48. The Right Type of Consistency in Your Riding & Training

    · 13 min · Episode 1340

    What would happen if you went 'all in' on one specific area of training or developing with your horse for the next 90 or so days? If you laser focus every interaction to support and strengthen the thing you want to…

  49. Have Fun Hacking - Stride Adjustment in Walk and Trot While on the Trail

    · 16 min · Episode 1339

    Let's take a hack together today while you work with your horse on stride adjustment. So often, the energy that is available to us while out on a hack can be harnessed into new or 'challenging' work. This can help you…

  50. Why You MUST Include Trail Riding in Your Horse's Training

    · 17 min · Episode 1338

    How often do you get out on the trail with your horse? There are no right or wrong answers to this question. However, I find it interesting how most riders fall into 2 categories when it comes to trail riding or…

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