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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. Have Fun Hacking; Halt & Go...

    · 15 min · Episode 1337

    Start being consistent in your riding today with Daily Strides Premium It's always great to get out of the arena, so let's do it today - together! And not just to relax and chill, I want to help you use the energy of…

  2. Is your Horse Ignoring You? Or Naturally Laid-Back? Find Out...

    · 15 min · Episode 1336

    Become consistent in your riding - starting today - with Daily Strides Premium There are a number of things that, when we speak about working with our horses, can feel almost impossible for some riders. This is…

  3. Using Reviews to Transform Your Riding

    · 13 min · Episode 1335

    Can you remember exactly how this date was last month for you and your horse? What about the month before? Didn't think so... And yet, maybe you're like so many other riders and have a complete aversion to writing…

  4. Understanding How You Influence the Channel of Energy

    · 16 min · Episode 1334

    Become more consistent in your riding with Daily Strides Premium There is this lovely place that you will reach with your horse in your training where you are working together. Both of you are invested in creating a…

  5. Inspiring You to Become Intentional in Your Riding & Training

    · 13 min · Episode 1333

    Are you happy with where you are right now in your riding journey? If you've been feeling a little stuck or 'behind' regarding progress for you and your horse, today is the day you can begin changing all of that;…

  6. What Your OTTB Believes About Contact Right Now…

    · 15 min · Episode 1332

    Contact is something so many riders want to achieve when working with their horses. However, it's always worthwhile remembering that your horse was not born knowing how to be ridden. This means that contact is…

  7. Tailoring Your Aids to Your Horse

    · 12 min · Episode 1331

    Just like us, all horses are different. They all interact with the world in their unique way. Their reactions and their responses. What would happen if you tailored your interactions with your horse specifically so…

  8. Confidently Assessing Walk on a Different or New Horse

    · 15 min · Episode 1330

    Whether you've just purchased a new horse, or the opportunity to regularly ride a different horse, the first few rides can feel a little daunting. Especially if you are coming back to riding after a break or you're…

  9. Getting Through Tough Times in Your Riding

    · 15 min · Episode 1329

    Deciding to work towards something specific in your riding is a good thing. And, usually, you will feel positive about that decision, and all the work involved to get there, initially. Until you realize you must 'do'…

  10. Is Your Horse 'Herd Sour' or 'Buddy Bound'?

    · 24 min · Episode 1328

    Sign Up for the NEW & Free Groundwork Webinar HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/webinar/ Horses are herd animals by nature. They will always choose to be with 'their herd' when they feel uncomfortable or worried…

  11. Tips When Trying Out a New Horse

    · 15 min · Episode 1327

    Fancy taking a walk with me for 21 days and chat all things horse & riding related? If so, make sure you get signed up for the 2024 Equestrian Fitness Challenge The link is here:-…

  12. Feeling Tired 20 Minutes into a Ride? Here's What to Do...

    · 19 min · Episode 1326

    Join the all-new 100% free 2024 Equestrian Fitness Challenge HERE That feeling. When you had the best of intentions about what a ride was going to be like for you and your horse. Only to realise, 15 to 20 minutes into…

  13. [REPLAY] Improving Your Effectiveness as a Rider

    · 15 min · Episode 1325

    Sign Up for the All New 2024 EQuestrian Fitness Challenge and take a walk with me for 21 days as you become a better version of yourself in the saddle HERE https://equestrianfitnesschallenge.com/24 How many hours do…

  14. Not Feeling Like a Typical Equestrian?

    · 15 min · Episode 1324

    Sign up for the 100% Free All New 2024 Equestrian Fitness Challenge HERE Walk, yoga, and learning more about 'being' a rider as you join me on a 21-day journey... https://equestrianfitnesschallenge.com/24 What does…

  15. [REPLAY] The Direct Relationship Between Your Fitness and Your Riding

    · 15 min · Episode 1323

    Sign up for the all-new 2024 Equestrian Fitness Challenge HERE Walk with me for 21 days and watch how it transforms your riding! • https://equestrianfitnesschallenge.com/24 Do you find yourself huffing and puffing…

  16. A Groundpole Exercise for Riding in a Smaller Space

    · 14 min · Episode 1322

    Download Your Copy of the Groundpole Layout for This Episode HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/1322-download It is easy to become 'stuck', both physically and mentally, when riding in a smaller space. As riders, we…

  17. Developing Independent Aids in Your Riding

    · 17 min · Episode 1321

    Sign up for the all new 100% free 2024 Equestrian Fitness Challenge... It's walking and yoga based (no workouts) and packed full of tips, ideas, concepts, and ways to improve your self as a rider •…

  18. Breaking the Habit of Poor Posture in Your Riding

    · 17 min · Episode 1320

    100% FREE 2024 Equestrian Fitness Challenge The Equestrian Fitness Challenge is BACK! And 2024's Challenge is both brand spanking new - and completely different! 21 Days of walking & yoga... Let's GO! Sign Up Today…

  19. Opening Up as a Rider - Practicing Expansion

    · 12 min · Episode 1319

    Make sure that you're on my newsletter list to get more on this topic and so, so much more for riders who are working the majority of the time alone with their horse... https://stridesforsuccess.com/newsletter Have…

  20. Exercises when Riding in a Smaller Space

    · 14 min · Episode 1318

    Join Daily Strides Premium TODAY and get all 4 exercises straight to your phone https://stridesforsuccess.com/dsp If there is one place where the 'endless circle' reigns supreme, it is in the small arena… Or any…

  21. Self Assessment and Your Riding – Your Comeback to Riding

    · 21 min · Episode 1317

    So you're back in the saddle. It feels amazing and you love how each ride is jam-packed with learning new things and rediscovering little things you'd forgotten. However, once the initial excitement begins to wear off,…

  22. Your Riding Comeback - Creating Something You Love!

    · 15 min · Episode 1316

    In order to make your riding comeback a lasting one, you will have to begin spending more time in the saddle than you have been recently. It makes sense, right?! And yet, while clocking up those minutes and hours in…

  23. Your Comeback to Riding; The First 4 Rides...

    · 19 min · Episode 1315

    So you've committed to get back into regular riding again. And, you're taking it a step further this year by focusing on specific outcomes or goals to work towards in your riding and with your horse. But the 'goal' and…

  24. How to Make Horse Riding a Priority Again in Your Life

    · 15 min · Episode 1314

    If horse riding has fallen down the priorities ladder in your life, you may - like many riders - want to push it back up the list. You know, get it back up somewhere near the top so that you can really feel like it is…

  25. What is Stopping You From Riding More? Part 2

    · 15 min · Episode 1313

    So many riders 'say' they want to ride more. But making it happen is an entirely different matter altogether. Identifying why you are not riding more is key to overcoming this. And by 'identifying' I mean going deeper…

  26. What is Stopping You From Riding More? Part 1

    · 15 min · Episode 1312

    Now, if you answer this with 'because we're up to our eyeballs in snow'... Okay, fair enough! However, if you answer this with 'I don't know' or an answer that you, yourself, can quickly tear apart... This is for you!…

  27. Becoming Curious to Reigniting Passion and Progress in Your Riding

    · 18 min · Episode 1311

    What happens when the initial novelty of riding your horse begins to wear off? Like it or not, this will happen at some point. And when it does, one of the best ways to find a 'spark' again, is to become curious. For…

  28. 5 Simple Ways to Upgrade Your Riding Today

    · 12 min · Episode 1310

    What if things could be more simple for you to upgrade your riding? So, instead of practicing for hours and hours in the saddle, you could begin doing more simple things that would have an enormous ripple effect. Quick…

  29. Planning a Winning Year in Your Riding

    · 12 min · Episode 1309

    I want to begin by reminding you that you can start this process at any time throughout the year. The date is not important. Planning out the upcoming year in your riding will help you to get really clear on what you…

  30. Reviewing Your Year in the Saddle as an Equestrian

    · 15 min · Episode 1308

    Isn't it strange how, sometimes, when we look back over something 'big' or 'long' - like a year - we only remember 1 or 2 key events or things? And yet, when you truly sit down and begin reviewing your year in the…

  31. Who Will You Follow in 2024 as an Equestrian?

    · 17 min · Episode 1307

    Right now, more than ever before, we are spoiled for choice when it comes to who we can learn from in our riding and horsemanship training. The internet allows us to follow other equestrians from all walks of life,…

  32. Question:- Young Horse and a Beginner Rider Combination

    · 20 min · Episode 1306

    On the face of it, pairing a young horse and a beginner rider can seem like a great idea. Both get to learn and grow together. However, this is not a partnership I would intentionally advise anyone to get into. When…

  33. Transform Your Horses Training with Ground Poles

    · 12 min · Episode 1305

    As riders, we know that training a horse involves a delicate balance of communication, trust-building, and physical conditioning. And, over the years, I have become more and more convinced of the power of simple ground…

  34. Question:- How to Stop Gripping with My Knees in the Canter!

    · 15 min · Episode 1304

    The canter. It is often so wonderful - until it's not! And for this particular listener of the Daily Strides Podcast, the whole experience is being ruined by her knees. Specifically gripping with her knees in the…

  35. Question:- Why Can't I Maintain the Canter?

    · 14 min · Episode 1303

    It's all well and good being able to get into the canter; but what happens if you can't maintain the canter?! This is the challenge that one of the listeners to the Daily Strides Podcast is having with her horse. And…

  36. Question:- My Horse is Too 'Spicy'; Help!

    · 16 min · Episode 1302

    What a great way to describe a horse! As I read this rider's email and plea for help, I could almost picture what was going on for them when working together. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast, I answer a…

  37. Getting Back in the Saddle After a Fall

    · 19 min · Episode 1301

    As riders, we all know that falls are part and parcel of the whole riding experience. However, getting back in the saddle after a fall can be a sticking point for many riders. This can be due to fear, a lack of…

  38. Question:- Should I Train My Horse in the Wind?

    · 14 min · Episode 1300

    This is a big question for many riders, especially at certain times of the year when the wind can play a bigger role in your riding and training. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast I answer the question;…

  39. Using Artificial Aids when Training Your Horse

    · 17 min · Episode 1299

    I think it's safe to say that all equestrians use artificial aids when working with and communicating with their horses at some point. And yet, for some reason, many riders see many of these things as being 'bad'.…

  40. Adjusting the Length of Your Horse's Stride for Jumping

    · 15 min · Episode 1298

    If you enjoy jumping with your horse, riding that clear round is all important. Luckily there are a few key areas you can work on in your training that will help you to begin seeing more of them. Adjusting the length…

  41. Sprinkling Half Halts all Over the Arena

    · 14 min · Episode 1296

    As riders, we have all heard of the half halt. Many riders use it regularly to, let's be honest, varying levels of success! And while it can be easy to say that your horse is just not all that responsive, and just…

  42. What's Missing When Training Your Horse?

    · 14 min · Episode 1294

    Training your horse alone can feel like a big responsibility. And, let's be honest, for the most part, it is! And if you're anything like what I was like when I first began playing with this (with my saint of a pony),…

  43. Building Your Horses Fitness (coming back to work after a long break)

    · 14 min · Episode 1295

    Whether your horse has been on a hiatus due to injury, winter hibernation, or life's seasons, bringing them back into work can feel so exciting. And yet, it can also feel a little overwhelming for many riders. In this…

  44. How Many Days per Week Should I Work My Horse?

    · 12 min · Episode 1293

    Is there a golden rule about how often a horse should be worked? I'm not so sure. However, when I have riders ask me how many days they should ride, I usually have a pretty standard answer... "It depends". And that is…

  45. What Comes First When Training Your Horse?

    · 15 min · Episode 1292

    I remember the excitement I felt when I began working with my pony 'alone' at home in the fields when I was younger. The feeling that anything was possible if I was only willing to put in the consistent effort and…

  46. Essential Equipment When Training Your Horse

    · 14 min · Episode 1291

    Have you ever begun following a recipe and it's all going great, until... You realize that you are missing an ingredient. And whether it is an absolutely key ingredient or a more 'supporting' ingredient, it matters.…

  47. Rider Skills Necessary to Train or Retrain Your Horse

    · 13 min · Episode 1290

    It's one of those things that, initially, can sound both amazing and terrifying at the same time. Training your own horse. And maybe you have been thinking about undertaking this journey yourself, yet feel a little…

  48. Time or Money; Which is a Better Investment for You and Your Horse?

    · 18 min · Episode 1289

    Your time or your money; it's an age-old toss-up! For the most part, most things can be improved, strengthened, corrected, or achieved when we invest either time or money towards it. And, for the most part, you can…

  49. Are You Ready for Training Your Horse?

    · 15 min · Episode 1288

    When it comes to being ready for training your horse, you probably fall into one of two categories. The first one is filled with riders who genuinely believe they can do anything. And that they'll probably be…

  50. Smoother Transitions from Canter to Trot

    · 16 min · Episode 1287

    What goes up, must come down; apparently. And this certainly applies to the gaits when you're riding your horse. For many riders, successfully riding the transition into the canter and then staying with the movement in…

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