Lorna Leeson

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

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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 inten...

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Lorna Leeson

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1060 | Asking Different Questions with Different Types of Jumps 03.09.2018 12:32

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 navig...

1059 | Using Artificial Aids in Your Riding 27.08.2018 13:56

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 los...

1058 | Are You Working on Developing Your Leg Aids 20.08.2018 12:29

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...

1057 | Serpentines Making them Work for You in Your Schooling 13.08.2018 12:16

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1056 | Building Relaxation Before You Get into the Saddle 06.08.2018 13:09

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1055 | Learning to Measure Distances the Easy Way 2 30.07.2018 13:18

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1054 | Top 3 Mistakes when it Comes to Groundpoles 23.07.2018 13:15

What this episode is all about:- Mistake 1:- Overestimating the amount of poles and complexity of exercise Mistake 2:- Incorrectly mapping the distance or adjustments Mistake 3:- Not realising how much influence you have over your horse If you have been riding for any length of time, you are probably well versed on the benefits of groundpoles. In fact, I would bet that you have tried them a few ti...

1053 | True Impulsion versus Running in Your Riding 16.07.2018 11:40

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- What is impulsion What is necessary for you to maintain impulsion How to know if the energy is "falling out" Working towards consistent impulsion We have all been there... In the saddle and wanting to do something. You ask for 'more' but instead of being able to harness that energy, it tends to just fall out the front end! This episode of the...

1052 | Working with the Training Scale over Groundpoles 09.07.2018 12:21

Groundpoles... So many riders work with them on a regular basis with their horses. However many riders struggle to work on specific areas in their training while using the groundpoles. more... Happy Riding Lorna

1051 | Top 4 Mind set Myths that Hold Riders Back 02.07.2018 14:06

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Myth No. 1:- Riders are either natural or they're not Myth No. 2:- 'Feel' takes years to learn Myth No. 3:- I need to have... Myth No. 4:- I'll ruin my horse if... Myths and legends... Most things have few surrounding them. Horse riding is no different and I often find that simple mindset 'white lies' (or myths) are the very thing applying the...

1050 | A Simple Exercise for Straightness 25.06.2018 12:39

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1049 | The Evolution of Your Aids in the Saddle 18.06.2018 11:57

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1048 | Confidence and Building it From the Ground Up 11.06.2018 11:37

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1047 | Maintaining Straightness Throughout Your Ride 04.06.2018 11:51

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1046 | How the Training Scale works with Transitions 28.05.2018 13:52

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1045 | Smoothing Out the Ups and Downs in Your Riding 21.05.2018 12:15

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Begin noticing where the ups and downs are happening Take responsibility, rather than looking for a quick fix Learn to Balance Your Aids Correctly Using a Split Second to Smooth Out Your Riding Do things feel a little 'touch and go' when it comes to your riding? You touch on how you want it to feel, but that feeling is all too brief. It's th...

1044 | Setting Up Your OTTB for Success 14.05.2018 12:06

What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Starting from the beginning Relaxation is worth taking the time to nurture Sometimes it is better to 'allow' Developing your leg and seat aids Are you part of a special group of riders, which includes me, from around the world who have taken on the of helping a OTTB, a retired racehorse, get started on their new career?. more... This month on...

1043 | Relaxation when Riding a Hot Horse 07.05.2018 13:34

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1042 | Straightness in the Canter 30.04.2018 12:09

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1041 | Establishing and Maintaining in Your Riding 23.04.2018 12:06

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1040 | Considerations for a Jumping Training Schedule 16.04.2018 12:25

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1039 | Reschooling a Horse that Runs through Your Aids 09.04.2018 12:35

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1038 | Getting Started Over Jumps 02.04.2018 12:08

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