Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Think different words which will help you to move differently Stop holding on in the sitting trot Understand how to balance rather than 'grip' with your legs The sitting trot can be a challenge for many riders. Being told how to 'absorb the movement' which can leave you scratching your head. Or just move 'with the horse'. Another confusing term, especially when you have never managed it before. This is

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand how you are sitting in the saddle might be affecting everything Realise the disastrous effects this can have on your overall position Focus on ‘feeling’ what your leg is doing in order to improve things Work in walk, then trot and then transitions Be honest... Are you finding yourself doing the hokey pokey in the saddle more than you would like? Your right leg is in. Your right l

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand what resistance is in your horse Start with taking steps back to simple Realise the importance of rewarding every little positive element Know how far to take each ride Most riders have been there, some more regularly than others... You are mounted up, in the arena with your horse. Your plans are all laid out in your head for the upcoming schooling session or ride. And you are feelin

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand the influence of your weight on the approach Learn how to 'open a door' for your horse Begin shifting your weight over the fence Effectively school on this to practice it Are you struggling with your correct canter lead when landing from a fence? Perhaps you approach the fence on the one rein, however, the track or exercise requires a change of rein after the fence. You find that you o

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Have a plan for what you are going to do Get as much ready as you can in advance Create and stick to a routine that works Learn to say no to distractions…! Many riders find that, from time to time due to other responsibilities, they have shorter riding times to spend in the saddle. If you are feeling like this right now, this is the episode for you. Today we are chatting about making the most

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understanding the conversation is always happening Your position Your Aids Understanding how your horse 'goes' The 'basics in riding'... It sounds like a bit of a list for riders to master before they move on. And I suppose in a way, they are. Like most things, there are a few foundational pieces that, once you understand how they work, can be used to create a foundation for you & your hors

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand the influence of your weight on the approach Learn how to 'open a door' for your horse Begin shifting your weight over the fence Effectively school on this to practice it Are you struggling with your correct canter lead when landing from a fence? Perhaps you approach the fence on the one rein, however, the track or exercise requires a change of rein after the fence. You find that you o

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand what strength is Figure out how it relates to suppleness Work on straightness to strengthen your horse Notice when things begin to develop Have you found yourself wondering or wishing about your horses top line or frame? You probably have heard that they are related to how your horse is working, but struggle to really connect the pieces together in the saddle. This episode of the Dai

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand why correct flexion is everything Get clear on the role of your seat Use your legs to ‘ask’ the question Actually allowing the horse to actually canter Do you find that canter leads end up getting you and your horse in a bit of a muddle sometimes? You've perhaps noticed that if you ask in the corner you are usually okay... But, if and when you ask on the straight, well, it seems

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Sitting straight in the saddle Allowing your legs to ‘drape’ Understanding an active aid versus an inactive one Supporting your horse when he needs support Remember back to when you were first learning to ride. You possibly saw your legs as being a 'go button' of sorts. Go forward or go sideways. However, as you began to improve the conversation, by refining your aids, you realised that yo

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand what strength is Figure out how it relates to suppleness Work on straightness to strengthen your horse Notice when things begin to develop Have you found yourself wondering or wishing about your horses top line or frame? You probably have heard that they are related to how your horse is working, but struggle to really connect the pieces together in the saddle. This episode of the Dai

This episode will explain how:- Looks can be deceiving this type of a horse And why I suggest bringing the whole conversation back to basics To create a channel for the 'forwardness' You can identify any 'weak spots' in your channel We all know one... The horse who makes you question everything about your riding abilities and knowledge. The horse who, when you get on, just seems to invite you to ride as though you began yesterday! It can be such a frus

This episode is all about helping you to use and make the most of:- Crosspoles Uprights Ascending oxers Square oxers Have you found yourself, like many riders, initially thinking about all jumps as being equal? Simply obstacles that are in your way when moving from A to B with your horse? It is common to feel this way initially when you begin working over fences. However, once you can safely navigate a jump or ten, it is important to begin understanding

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Identify the types of artificial aids Know when you need to back up your natural aids Understand the relationship between your inside leg and inside hand when using a whip Follow through and allow your horse to respond Hands up if your communication with your horse, using your natural aids, leaves you feeling like there's quite a bit being lost along the way? Your hand is one of a sea of hands, s

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Become more respectful with your legs & how it will help the overall conversation Understand why how you apply the aid is so important The difference between 'loud aids' and 'quiet aids' Develop your leg aids as a guide - not a crutch Your legs make up such a huge part of the active conversation that happens between you and your horse when you're in the saddle. You can use them to ask questi