Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand what inside and outside are when it comes to your aids Take the confusion out of applying your aids correctly Get started reframing how you think and apply your aids Think and ride with your horse... There is one thing that I notice time and again when working with riders in the arena... The confusion that shows up regarding left and right. Now, bear with me here; of co

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand why you need to remain relaxed Make sure you have a plan before you begin Refrain from the one thing most riders do which actually makes things worse...! Consider why 'out' is often better than 'in' where energy is concerned If you ride horses for long enough and you will, without fail, experience 'that' feeling. The one where you're in the saddle and you just know there

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Get clear on your goals & your resources before starting your search Realise how important it is to do your 'groundwork' first, before riding Overcome resistance to riding a 'new horse' Make a better decision that both you & your new horse will be happy with One of the most exciting, and yet nerve wreaking times for riders; finding your 'new horse'. Most riders, at some poi

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Recognise what a 'stuck' walk looks and feels like Understand why the walk can so easily deteriorate in horses See the benefit of using lateral work to begin improving the walk Start to become more aware of how you are asking questions of your horse Funny how, sometimes, it is the more basic things that cause us to become 'stuck'. The walk is a good example of this! It is probably

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Know how you are riding the centre line at the moment Realise that you and your horse are one 'container' Understand what a channel is in your riding Use your centre line to develop your overall riding skills Do you see the centre line as being a means to an end? Somewhere you have to travel in order to take you to somewhere else? Imagine if you began getting a little more strateg

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand why your voice works, regardless of discipline Begin using tone to help convey your message Use your voice to reward your horse Understand how to 'wean' your horse off of your voice Imagine if you could use your voice as an effective, accurate aid when communicating to your horse from the saddle... I'm going to assume that you, just like most other riders in the world, t

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Get clear on the actual size of your riding space Improve your accuracy when riding Realise why markers are so important when working within a limited space Use riding in a smaller space as a way to build and develop your training Do you find yourself regularly moaning about having to ride in a smaller space? Are you looking at this specific circumstance as a roadblock or challenge

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Recognise how confusing the two can lead to you becoming 'stuck' Understand what a symptom is Realise that this confusion can impact both horse and rider Use the 'Because' line of thought to identify the root cause Is there something in your riding that, no matter what you do, just does not improve or change? Maybe you've tried different exercises both in and out of the saddle, but

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Become clearer on what you are responsible for when riding Learn what your horses responsibilities are when being ridden Realise that correcting and controlling are two very different things Begin working towards the 'ideal situation' in your riding Do you like when there is someone always looking over your shoulder? Initially it may help to get you doing something correctly. Howe

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand why napping can become a learned 'go to' behaviour for your horse See how seemingly 'little things' can quickly escalate to 'bigger things' Use your horses short concentration span to your benefit here Become clear on how to make your horse 'want' to do what you ask Napping... Whoever decided that this was a good word to describe what is literally the equine equivalent of a

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Become clearer on what you are responsible for when riding Learn what your horses responsibilities are when being ridden Realise that correcting and controlling are two very different things Begin working towards the 'ideal situation' in your riding Do you like when there is someone always looking over your shoulder? Initially it may help to get you doing something correctly. However

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand why a good transition means a better canter all round Begin working on better timing of the 'ask' Realise how gripping with your legs is negatively impacting the transition Ride smoother, more responsive trot to canter transitions Cantering; maybe one of the most enjoyable things to do on a horse. However, for many riders the transition from trot to canter is one that rarely

In this episode:- Understand why groundwork is essential when working with your horse Begin thinking about the importance of your position when on the ground Realise that your horse might not know what you are asking or saying Start becoming more mindful of your aids on the ground

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand why groundwork is essential when working with your horse Begin thinking about the importance of your position when on the ground Realise that your horse might not know what you are asking or saying Start becoming more mindful of your aids on the ground Here's a question for you... Where do all of your conversations with your horse begin and end? And where do you spend most time interacting with your horse on a daily basis? The answer to both of these questions is 'on the ground'. Groundwork is a term which describes how we communicate with our horses from the ground. Standing beside them, rather than on their backs. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast I want to get you excited about improving your groundwork! If you think this is something that doesn't deserve your time or attention; I urge you to think again! . more... Happy Riding, Lorna Register for Free Live Groundwork Training HERE Communicate with Your Horse through Groundwork – Part 1 Touch Communicate with Your Horse Through Groundwork – Part 2 Pressure & Release The Daily Strides Podcast on iTunes The Daily Strides Podcast on Stitcher Radio Join Daily Strides Premium

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Figure out how to choose a theme or topic Be specific about what you are going to do with each of the two horses Align your schooling with the goals for each of the two horses Understand that adjustments are often essential Planning what to work on with your horse is often a task that many riders neglect. Often this is due to having failed at making it simple enough that you can follow. This 't