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.
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
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When did you last try something completely new with your horse? Something neither of you expected to be particularly good at straight away?
As riders, it's easy to confuse consistency with repeating the same familiar exercises over and over. But when your riding begins to feel flat, frustrating or a little boring, trying something different can uncover new opportunities for you and your horse.
In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast, we explore how becoming a beginner again can improve your confidence, communication and partnership with your horse; without abandoning your current riding goals or overwhelming either of you.
In this episode, you'll discover:
The difference between genuine consistency and "same old, same old"
Why experienced riders can become reluctant to try new things
How unfamiliar exercises reveal gaps in your riding and horse training
Why manageable new experiences can strengthen trust and communication
How to choose one small, safe experiment to try with your horse this week
The '15 Minutes or Less' Workbook
Short on time but still want to make meaningful progress with your horse? This free workbook will help you use the time you have more intentionally while developing connection, communication and trust.
Improve your fitness for horse riding one walk at a time. This free challenge will help you become more consistent with your movement, build your stamina and feel stronger both in and out of the saddle.
If you're an independent rider who wants more structure, support and guidance with your horse, come and join us inside Connection. You'll receive practical training, audio horse-riding lessons and live coaching to help you understand your riding and confidently take your next step.
You don't have to figure everything out alone. Join fellow independent equestrians inside our free Facebook community to share your progress, ask questions and continue the conversation after each episode.
Enjoying the Daily Strides Podcast? Follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast app, leave a quick rating or review, and share this episode with another rider who may be ready to try something new.
You Can't Control Your Horse - But You Can Influence
Épisode 1392
mercredi 15 avril 2026 • Durée 19:55
Have you ever felt like if you stopped managing every little detail in the saddle, the whole ride would fall apart?
Maybe your horse gets a little quick in trot. Maybe they lose balance, rush, lean, or wobble. And before you know it, you are shortening the reins, squeezing more, holding more, and trying to fix every stride. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. In this episode, we're diving into a big truth many riders need to hear; you cannot control your horse, but you can absolutely influence them!
This episode is all about the difference between control and influence in your riding and training. Because so often, what feels like "helping" is actually over-managing. And while that might make you feel better in the short term, it can stop your horse from developing the balance, confidence, and responsibility you are trying to build.
We also explore why riders feel the need to control in the first place, what that says about trust, and how this shows up so clearly when lunging. If your goal is a horse who can carry themselves better, stay more balanced, and rely less on constant correction, this episode will give you plenty to think about.
In this episode, we talk about:-
Why trying to control your horse is often a sign of fear, tension, or lack of trust
How 'helping' can quietly become over-riding or micro-managing
The question to ask yourself:- What am I not trusting right now?
What you actually can control as a rider
Why influence is more effective than force
How lunging reveals whether you are guiding your horse or reacting to them
How trust, self-awareness, and better timing help build self-carriage over time
Connection Membership
Join a growing community of riders from around the world who are building consistent progress in the saddle, often without riding more. Inside Connection, you'll get access to our fortnightly Review & Planning Calls, live virtual group lessons, Q&A sessions, and a full library of on-demand audio horse riding lessons. Start your two-week cycle with us today: 👉 https://stridesforsuccess.com/join
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Why Self-Carriage Matters More Than Most Riders Realise
Épisode 1391
samedi 11 avril 2026 • Durée 14:45
A lot of riders think they need a better outline, smoother transitions, or a horse who feels more "together"…
But underneath all of that is a deeper question:- Can your horse maintain their own body without you micromanaging every stride?
In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians, we're diving into why self-carriage matters so much more than most riders realise, and why it has very little to do with head position, 'frames', or how your horse looks on the outside.
Because, let's face it; if you are constantly having to hold everything together, balance every stride, and manage every little piece of the ride, it very quickly becomes exhausting!
As riders, it is so important to help our horse to understand and begin workin on carrying their share of the 'team work'.
In this episode, I'm breaking down what self-carriage actually means in practical rider language, what it definitely is not, and how you can begin recognising where your horse may need more support and development.
What self-carriage really means for everyday riders
Why self-carriage is not about head carriage or a pretty outline
How to tell if your horse is leaning on you for balance
The question every rider should ask:- 'If I softened here, would my horse maintain?'
Why some horses can hold things together for only a few strides
How riders often end up doing too much without realising it
Why lunging is one of the best places to begin developing self-carriage
Connection Membership
Join a growing community of riders from around the world who are building consistent progress in the saddle, often without riding more. Inside Connection, you'll get access to our fortnightly Review & Planning Calls, live virtual group lessons, Q&A sessions, and a full library of on-demand audio horse riding lessons. Start your two-week cycle with us today: 👉 https://stridesforsuccess.com/join
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Sunday Strides:- Mental Suppleness; The Identity Shift That Unlocks Better Riding
dimanche 1 mars 2026 • Durée 07:04
Letting go is hard. Especially when what you're letting go of feels like who you are.
In this episode of Sunday Strides, Lorna explores the idea of mental suppleness as a rider; and why it's just as important as physical suppleness in the saddle.
Because sometimes the very thing holding you back isn't your horse, your skill, or your circumstances…
It's the identity you're clinging to!
Connection Membership
Join a growing community of riders from around the world who are building consistent progress in the saddle, often without riding more. Inside Connection, you'll get access to our fortnightly Review & Planning Calls, live virtual group lessons, Q&A sessions, and a full library of on-demand audio horse riding lessons. Start your two-week cycle with us today: 👉 https://stridesforsuccess.com/join
🐴 Restart & Reschool: Private Coaching
Feeling stuck or uncertain in your riding and training? This 13-week 1-to-1 coaching program is designed to help you get unstuck and move forward with clarity and confidence. We'll work closely together to map out your next steps, troubleshoot your challenges, and get real results with your horse. 👉 https://stridesforsuccess.com/rr
⏱️ 15 Minutes or Less
Short on time? You don't need a full hour to make meaningful progress with your horse. This free resource gives you over 80 ideas for exercises, groundwork, mounted work, and mindset—all designed to help you move forward in your riding in 15 minutes or less. Perfect for busy riders or unpredictable days. 🎁 Grab it here: https://stridesforsuccess.com/15
💬 The Daily Strides Podcast Online Community
Want to join other riders who are working alone but not feeling alone? Come be part of our free Facebook group where we share inspiration, training ideas, behind-the-scenes updates, and mini-challenges like Your Signature Ride. We'd love to welcome you! 👥 Join the group:
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Letting Go to Level Up - The Messy Middle in Horse Riding
Épisode 1390
mercredi 25 février 2026 • Durée 16:39
Have you ever started working toward something new in your riding where you intially felt excited, motivated, and ready to do the work...
Only to realise halfway through that you might have bitten off more than you can chew?! If so, welcome to the messy middle!
In this episode, we're diving into the phase of growth that most riders experience, but many allow to keep them stuck - and even turn back!
It's the point where:
Things feel worse before they feel better
Your horse doesn't look as "pretty" as before
Your aids feel awkward
Communication gets a little jumbled
You're tempted to go back to the way things were
This is not failure; it's a sign that change is happening and this is the episode to encourage you to stick with it.
Connection Membership
Join a growing community of riders from around the world who are building consistent progress in the saddle, often without riding more. Inside Connection, you'll get access to our fortnightly Review & Planning Calls, live virtual group lessons, Q&A sessions, and a full library of on-demand audio horse riding lessons. Start your two-week cycle with us today: 👉 https://stridesforsuccess.com/join
🐴 Restart & Reschool: Private Coaching
Feeling stuck or uncertain in your riding and training? This 13-week 1-to-1 coaching program is designed to help you get unstuck and move forward with clarity and confidence. We'll work closely together to map out your next steps, troubleshoot your challenges, and get real results with your horse. 👉 https://stridesforsuccess.com/rr
⏱️ 15 Minutes or Less
Short on time? You don't need a full hour to make meaningful progress with your horse. This free resource gives you over 80 ideas for exercises, groundwork, mounted work, and mindset—all designed to help you move forward in your riding in 15 minutes or less. Perfect for busy riders or unpredictable days. 🎁 Grab it here:
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Sunday Strides:- A Challenge for the Week with Your Horse
dimanche 22 février 2026 • Durée 04:27
One Pole = Endless Possibilities.
Why do we overcomplicate our riding, when often the biggest breakthroughs come from doing less?!
In this episode of Sunday Strides, Lorna challenges you to strip things right back. No fancy setups. No complicated grids. No elaborate plans.
Just one pole, placed on the ground, and a willingness to get creative.
Back to Basics to Move Forward
Inside Connection this quarter, the theme is ground poles. But instead of building complex exercises, Lorna suggests starting with the simplest possible version: a single pole.
Because when you remove the overwhelm, you create space for clarity. And clarity leads to progress.
Your Challenge This Week: Place one pole on the ground and explore what you can do with it.
Groundwork around it
Lateral movements
Stride adjustments
Riding straight lines with intention
Raising it slightly for core strength
The possibilities are endless when you stop waiting for the "perfect setup."
What happens when you expect the worst in your riding?
More often than not, you brace! And when you brace, your horse feels it.
In this episode, I'm diving into what bracing when working with your horse really looks like (physically, mentally, and emotionally), why it quietly blocks connection and suppleness, and how it can accidentally teach your horse to anticipate tension before anything has even happened.
If you've ever:
Gripped before asking for canter
Tightened your reins when another horse whinnied
Held your breath during transitions
Expected things to go wrong before they even started
This episode is for you!
We'll explore:
Why bracing becomes a habit
How horses learn to anticipate our anticipation
Why "just relax" isn't always the answer
The real opposite of bracing (and how to practice it)
Simple ways to shift from bracing to embracing in your next ride
Download the 15 Minutes or Less Workbook Simple, practical ideas to help you show up intentionally with your horse. 👉 https://www.stridesforsuccess.com/15
💛 Want More Support?
Inside Connection, we work on exactly this — building softness, clarity, and confidence in your riding (without overthinking everything).
A 10-Minute Riding Plan to Keep You Riding When Life Gets Busy
Épisode 1388
jeudi 4 décembre 2025 • Durée 13:10
Life doesn't always leave space for long, luxurious rides, but that doesn't mean your riding has to slide backwards. In this episode, Lorna shares a simple, intentional 10-minute riding plan that keeps you connected, consistent, and moving forward with your horse… Even when everything else feels chaotic.
If you've ever found yourself thinking, "I don't have time for a proper ride," this episode will show you how to make the most of the time you do have, and why short, focused riding sessions often create more progress than long, unfocused ones.
In This Episode, You'll Learn…
Why a 10-minute plan can save your riding during busy seasons
How to set up a smaller space to improve focus and reduce overwhelm
Why "riding" doesn't have to mean being in the saddle
The exact structure of the 10-minute riding plan
What not to do when you're short on time
Why intentional short rides often lead to better results than rushed long ones
How to create momentum over 4–6 busy weeks using time windows, weekly focuses, and tracking
Join a growing community of riders from around the world who are building consistent progress in the saddle, often without riding more. Inside Connection, you'll get access to our fortnightly Review & Planning Calls, live virtual group lessons, Q&A sessions, and a full library of on-demand audio horse riding lessons. Start your two-week cycle with us today: 👉 https://stridesforsuccess.com/join
🐴 Restart & Reschool: Private Coaching
Feeling stuck or uncertain in your riding and training? This 13-week 1-to-1 coaching program is designed to help you get unstuck and move forward with clarity and confidence. We'll work closely together to map out your next steps, troubleshoot your challenges, and get real results with your horse.
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Going Slow to Speed Up – Your Riding Questions Answered
Épisode 1387
mercredi 26 novembre 2025 • Durée 24:50
Slowing down in your riding can feel frustrating, especially when you're eager to move forward or feel like you "should" be doing more. In this episode, I'm answering the most common questions riders sent in after last week's conversation and showing you how slow, steady work creates real, lasting progress for both you and your horse.
We'll cover:
Where to begin when slowing things down (and why groundwork is the missing step for most riders)
How to tell the difference between thinking forward and rushing so you know what's actually improving
Why your first attempt at slow work might feel awful, and what that really means about your basics
How to keep your horse (and yourself!) engaged when the work feels simple or repetitive
What to do if you've been helicopter-riding and your horse falls apart when you stop helping
Whether going slow affects fitness — and the mindset shift that makes all the difference
How to know if your slow work is working by watching for specific changes in rhythm, balance, and responsiveness
If you're a rider working alone without a regular coach or trainer, this episode will help you feel more confident, more prepared, and far less overwhelmed about what "going slow" really looks like in practice.
Connection Membership
Join a growing community of riders from around the world who are building consistent progress in the saddle, often without riding more. Inside Connection, you'll get access to our fortnightly Review & Planning Calls, live virtual group lessons, Q&A sessions, and a full library of on-demand audio horse riding lessons. Start your two-week cycle with us today: 👉 https://stridesforsuccess.com/join
🐴 Restart & Reschool: Private Coaching
Feeling stuck or uncertain in your riding and training? This 13-week 1-to-1 coaching program is designed to help you get unstuck and move forward with clarity and confidence. We'll work closely together to map out your next steps, troubleshoot your challenges, and get real results with your horse.
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What You're Not Willing to Do in Order to Improve Your Riding
Épisode 1386
jeudi 20 novembre 2025 • Durée 17:00
If you've ever felt like things in the saddle are either happening at 100km/h with you just hanging on, or your horse feels like the handbrake will not release no matter how you ask... This episode is for you!
Today, we're diving into the uncomfortable truth that keeps so many riders stuck: not being willing to slow down in order to go faster later. We're stripping everything back to the foundational communication between you and your horse, the mindset of forwardness, and rebuilding from the beginning in a way that actually works.
Whether your horse feels like a rocket with a mind of its own… Or like they need a push and a prayer just to enter the arena; this episode will help you understand what's really going on, and what needs to happen next.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why "forward" has nothing to do with speed and everything to do with mindset
The biggest communication gap that causes both rushing and slugging
How groundwork becomes the key to changing your horse's willingness under saddle
Why walk–halt transitions are the most underrated power tool in your riding
How to know when you're ready to move on to trot and finally canter
The 12-week framework that will rebuild responsiveness, confidence and connection
You don't need a different horse, you don't need to ride more. You just need to start at the beginning again, with the basics done correctly this time.
Your next step if you're serious about creating actual progress in your training, without needing to ride more or change horses! Inside Connection, we're currently working through the Half Halt: first on the lunge, now in the saddle, and December is where everything clicks into place.
Restart & Reschool: Private Coaching
Feeling stuck or uncertain in your riding and training? This 13-week 1-to-1 coaching program is designed to help you get unstuck and move forward with clarity and confidence. We'll work closely together to map out your next steps, troubleshoot your challenges, and get real results with your horse. 👉 https://stridesforsuccess.com/rr
15 Minutes or Less
Short on time? You don't need a full hour to make meaningful progress with your horse. This free resource gives you over 80 ideas for exercises, groundwork, mounted work, and mindset—all designed to help you move forward in your riding in 15 minutes or less. Perfect for busy riders or unpredictable days. 🎁 Grab it here: https://stridesforsuccess.com/15
The Daily Strides Podcast Online Community
Want to join other riders who are working alone but not feeling alone? Come be part of our free Facebook group where we share inspiration, training ideas, behind-the-scenes updates, and mini-challenges like Your Signature Ride. We'd love to welcome you! 👥 Join the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailystridespodcast
Subscribe, Share, Rate & Review
If this episode helped you, please consider subscribing to the podcast so you never miss a new one. Share it with a riding friend who could use a little extra clarity and encouragement. And if you have a moment, rating and reviewing the show really helps us reach more riders around the world. Thank you for being part of the Strides for Success community!
Restart & Reschool: Private Coaching
Feeling stuck or uncertain in your riding and training? This 13-week 1-to-1 coaching program is designed to help you get unstuck and move forward with clarity and confidence. We'll work closely together to map out your next steps, troubleshoot your challenges, and get real results with your horse. 👉 https://stridesforsuccess.com/rr
15 Minutes or Less
Short on time? You don't need a full hour to make meaningful progress with your horse. This free resource gives you over 80 ideas for exercises, groundwork, mounted work, and mindset—all designed to help you move forward in your riding in 15 minutes or less. Perfect for busy riders or unpredictable days. 🎁 Grab it here: https://stridesforsuccess.com/15
The Daily Strides Podcast Online Community
Want to join other riders who are working alone but not feeling alone? Come be part of our free Facebook group where we share inspiration, training ideas, behind-the-scenes updates, and mini-challenges like Your Signature Ride. We'd love to welcome you! 👥 Join the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailystridespodcast
Subscribe, Share, Rate & Review
If this episode helped you, please consider subscribing to the podcast so you never miss a new one. Share it with a riding friend who could use a little extra clarity and encouragement. And if you have a moment, rating and reviewing the show really helps us reach more riders around the world. Thank you for being part of the Strides for Success community!
If this episode helped you, please consider subscribing to the podcast so you never miss a new one. Share it with a riding friend who could use a little extra clarity and encouragement. And if you have a moment, rating and reviewing the show really helps us reach more riders around the world. Thank you for being part of the Strides for Success community!
Want to join other riders who are working alone but not feeling alone? Come be part of our free Facebook group where we share inspiration, training ideas, behind-the-scenes updates, and mini-challenges like Your Signature Ride. We'd love to welcome you! 👥 Join the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailystridespodcast
Subscribe, Share, Rate & Review
If this episode helped you, please consider subscribing to the podcast so you never miss a new one. Share it with a riding friend who could use a little extra clarity and encouragement. And if you have a moment, rating and reviewing the show really helps us reach more riders around the world. Thank you for being part of the Strides for Success community!
Short on time? You don't need a full hour to make meaningful progress with your horse. This free resource gives you over 80 ideas for exercises, groundwork, mounted work, and mindset, all designed to help you move forward in your riding in 15 minutes or less. Perfect for busy riders or unpredictable days. 🎁 Grab it here: https://stridesforsuccess.com/15
The Daily Strides Podcast Online Community
Want to join other riders who are working alone but not feeling alone? Come be part of our free Facebook group where we share inspiration, training ideas, behind-the-scenes updates, and mini-challenges like Your Signature Ride. We'd love to welcome you! 👥 Join the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailystridespodcast
Subscribe, Share, Rate & Review
If this episode helped you, please consider subscribing to the podcast so you never miss a new one. Share it with a riding friend who could use a little extra clarity and encouragement. And if you have a moment, rating and reviewing the show really helps us reach more riders around the world. Thank you for being part of the Strides for Success community!
Short on time? You don't need a full hour to make meaningful progress with your horse. This free resource gives you over 80 ideas for exercises, groundwork, mounted work, and mindset, all designed to help you move forward in your riding in 15 minutes or less. Perfect for busy riders or unpredictable days. 🎁 Grab it here: https://stridesforsuccess.com/15
The Daily Strides Podcast Online Community
Want to join other riders who are working alone but not feeling alone? Come be part of our free Facebook group where we share inspiration, training ideas, behind-the-scenes updates, and mini-challenges like Your Signature Ride. We'd love to welcome you! 👥 Join the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailystridespodcast
Subscribe, Share, Rate & Review
If this episode helped you, please consider subscribing to the podcast so you never miss a new one. Share it with a riding friend who could use a little extra clarity and encouragement. And if you have a moment, rating and reviewing the show really helps us reach more riders around the world. Thank you for being part of the Strides for Success community!
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