Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand what long lining is Be clear on the necessary 'prerequisites' The benefits of having a competent 'helper' Get started with the basics in long lining Have you ever tried your hand at long lining? Many riders feel that the 'barrier to entry' is just a little too high for them to be successful with it. After all, there are now two ropes to get tangled up in...!.

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Recognise that new can often mean uncomfortable Think differently about 'upgrading' your riding Begin to make room for improvement Have appreciation for what has got you this far in your riding Have you ever noticed how, when you begin working on improving something, things can feel a little like they are falling apart initially. Getting worse rather than better! You become all worried that you

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Use this simple 'rule' in your day-to-day riding Know 'when' to apply this rule in your riding Begin to take responsibilities for your own balance in the saddle Make the necessary transition in your riding, from passenger to rider 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 place at the ri

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Realise that you do not 'turn the horse' Set up circumstances that will help make each bend successful Understand that you have to 'allow' your horse to actually ride through the bend 'Support' your horse rather than 'control' your horse Have you ever considered how many times you ride a bend, corner or circle on each single ride? The fact is that every ride at some point after you get into a sad

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand the importance of a solid position to begin with Realise that timing is everything when it comes to jumping with your horse Feel motivated to learn 'how' your horse jumps Get started improving your skills over fences today Do you find that your jumping is a little 'touch and go'? Some days you are great at staying with your horse over the fence. However those other days are showing u

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand how to become more 'quiet' in the saddle See the link between independent aids and an independent seat Begin being more mindful about your aids and how you are communicating with your horse Start working on increasing your coordination in the saddle In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast we are going to look at the relationship between your coordination and your independent aids.

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Review each month so that you can make adjustments for the next Use past experiences to build a plan that you can implement and make work in your riding Track some key metrics with regards to your riding to help you improve Help set up your plan for the upcoming month in your riding In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast I give you a framework for your monthly review with regards to your ho

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Recognise some of the red flags that it may be time to make a decision See that holding on to something that is not working is not fair on you or your horse In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast I chat about how you can more easily recognise when it is time to move on, where your partnership with your horse is concerned. more... Happy Riding,

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Learn how to practice remaining balanced on the transition Understand the importance of a good lower leg position Make small adjustments to help with allowing the canter to happen Figure out how to get started the very next time you are in the saddle One of the most thrilling and exciting experiences we can have on horse back can be cantering in open spaces. There is a feeling of freedom, of 'tw

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Realise how important it is to choose your friends wisely Figure out how to initially 'practice' with your horse Not worry about 'where' you are in the group Keep things slow and steady initially Most things in life are better when shared with friends. Riding on the trail or hacking out is no different. However, for many riders, the uncertainty of how their horse will respond 'out in the world'

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Goal - especially that is it 'do-able' Calendar - figuring out what days you actually can ride this month Themes - the stepping stones that will take you to your goal Exercises - what you will actually be doing each and every ride I want you to be honest with me here... If I was to compare the picture that is you and your horse from this day last year, to todays picture, would there be a positive

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Spread some positive energy around your equestrian network Identify small and easy to do yet meaningful ideas you can use It's Christmas...! In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast I want to give you some quick and simple ideas that will help you spread Christmas cheer now in your equestrian network. more... Happy Riding, Lorna

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- The problem with assuming your horse knows how to lunge Understand why not using your lunging whip can stall your progress Realise that you might just be blocking or stopping your horse See that consistency is essential to successful lunging Have you been struggling to make lunging 'work' for you and your horse? You're not alone! What if I was to tell you that, maybe, if you just changed a coup

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- To understand where the conversation begins How you can influence each ride before you get into the saddle Start thinking about creating different rhythms for different routines Begin 'checking yourself at the gate'! In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast I want to remind you of how it is your responsibility as a rider to try to show up as the best version of yourself in the saddle.

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand the relationship between your position on the ground & in the saddle Identify the difference between 'Neutral', 'Driving' and 'Resisting' Know when to move into the 'driving' position Know when to move into the 'resisting' position In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast we are chatting about one of the biggest mistakes riders make when they are working their horse on the lung