Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

Have you ever found yourself mid-ride thinking, "Wait… what am I doing right now?" Maybe your heels are creeping up, your reins have slipped, or your posture's gone missing… You're not alone. And more importantly - you're already riding on autopilot. The key is making sure that what's on autopilot is actually moving you and your horse forward. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast , I'm bre...

Join the Returning to Riding Waitlist at https://returningtoriding.com How often have you felt overwhelmed about remembering and doing all of the things when it comes to your riding? Perhaps you find yourself looking at more experienced riders and wondering "How do they do it?". Maybe you feel at a loss because "As soon as I start with something different, it all falls apart.".  Or for you it coul...

Join the Returning to Riding Waitlist at https://returningtoriding.com Have you ever noticed how quickly things can shift from good to tense during a ride? One moment you're feeling relaxed and confident, and the next, you realize that your shoulders have crept up to your ears, your hands are gripping onto those reins for dear life, and, maybe, you've forgotten to breath for a few seconds too long...

Join the Returning to Riding Waitlist:- https://returningtoriding.com 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 right time'.  There is. It involves abiding by the 'Click Your Fingers Rule' regarding your position. And look, I get it: talking about your position is not fun or exciting....

Join the Returning to Riding Waitlist:-  https://returningtoriding.com You hop into the saddle, ready for a great ride. But before you know it, you've spent most of the session adjusting your hands, correcting your position, and just 'fixing' yourself. All while your horse just plods along! Sound familiar? Don't worry, you're not alone... Ask yourself this: Where is the majority of your attention...

So you desperately want to get back in the saddle on the regular again. And you definitely feel excited. But you're also feeling more than a little overwhelmed! The big looming question is "What do I do on that first ride?!" Stop panicking because today, I will guide you through exactly what to do on that first ride... Step by step with your horse. Remember, whether it's been months or years, your...

80+ Ideas for 15 Minutes or Less with Your Horse https://stridesforsuccess.com/15 Groundwork & Energy Live Webinar  https://stridesforsuccess.com/energy 3 Days to Successful Lunging https://stridesforsuccess.com/3days   Nostalgia is a funny thing. It often causes us to look back at or reminisce about past experiences with rose-tinted glasses. And your horse riding journey is no different. Especial...

50+ Ideas to do With Your Horse in 15 Minutes or Less HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/15   Riders stop riding for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes, it's a conscious choice; an injury, a change in circumstances, or a loss of confidence for example. Other times, life simply gets in the way. But whatever the reason, it doesn't have to define your riding journey going forward. You're maybe like many...

50+ Ideas for when You've 15 Minutes or L ess with Your Horse  FREE HERE Have you been allowing your goal of 'doing things right' to suck the joy and fun out of horse riding for you? Maybe you've been wanting to get back into riding after a long break, but you stop yourself because things are not 100% perfect. There's a time and a place for perfection. Every single moment that you're interacting w...

50+ Ideas for 15 Minutes or Less with Your Horse - Download for Free HERE As riders, we can often have a very negative association with tension. Yet, without it, neither you nor your horse would remain upright! Take away the tension and both of you will go limp and become a 'dead weight' immediately. So, instead of seeing tension as the enemy - it's key to begin reshaping your understanding and yo...

Get the 50+ Inspiring Ideas to do with your horse when you find yourself with a small gap of time HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/15 Are you guilty of only looking for longer gaps of time to work with your horse? I mean, what could you possibly do in 15 minutes or less to move things forward, right?!  If this has been your thinking up to now, you're not alone. I was guilty of this... To be hone...

Get the FREE audio guide to help you and your horse successfully lunge in 3 days or less HERE If lunging is just not working for you and your horse, there is a whole element that you are missing out on when it comes to your training and your work together. In  the previous Daily Strides Podcast episode and post , I spoke about 5 ways that you, the person lunging, might be struggling. In this post,...

Hands up if, at some point in your riding journey, you've been guilty of thinking that lunging was a simple matter of your horse going in circles. Don't feel bad, I've been there too. Most riders have, and so many still are! Lunging is so much more than just running in circles. It is an amazing way to connect with your horse and compliment or continue with your training when riding.  Like most wor...

Get More Information on Virtual Lessons HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/virtual   The world has changed and access to riding instructors and trainers has changed with it... Virtual horse riding lessons are now so easy to schedule, that riders can connect with trainers from all over the world. Not just the ones who live locally or are willing to travel to their barn or property. So, whether you'...

Get Information on Virtual Horse Riding Lessons HERE Working alone without a regular instructor or trainer is tough. And often it's the 'little things' that become the bigger sticking points for riders. Things like staying accountable, using feedback to make tweaks and changes, and creating a regular schedule filled with exercises and activities to move things forward. But all is not lost... It is...

When you're working alone without a regular trainer or instructor, you must begin to create ways for self-review. Video is, hands down, the best way to do this, especially if your camera follows you. Automated motion tracking software makes this an affordable possibility for many riders now. But even if you don't have this technology, you can still simply use your phone, hit record, and ride. By c...

Find out more about virtual horse riding lessons HERE If you are training your horse or riding alone, the ability to create videos of you and your horse working together is invaluable. However, any old videos won't do. With a few small adjustments, the quality of the videos you capture can make your reviewing process a lot easier. Today I want to give you 5 simple and actionable tips to create bet...

When it comes to horses, riding, and training rhythm is often misunderstood and taken for granted. I think this is because horses are generally good at creating a pattern, but also, we tend to simply accept the first version of rhythm that's served up to us! And while that version will certainly be a pattern, it's the quality we need to begin paying attention to. A good quality rhythm can dramatic...

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You can get all of the details for the Connection Partnership Program HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/cpp As a rider, I bet that part of what you love about being an equestrian is the bond that you have with your horse. However, this bond, for many riders, takes time to develop and strengthen. This is because building a connection with your horse takes more than just time in the saddle. It requ...

Find out more about Daily Strides Premium HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/dsp Being on a horse who is determined to run as fast as he possibly can towards every pole, fence, or jump that he sees is nerve-wracking! There are many reasons your horse might do this. And assuming that you have ruled out discomfort or pain, then retraining can begin. Unfortunately, retraining a horse who has become p...

What would happen if you went 'all in' on one specific area of training or developing with your horse for the next 90 or so days?  If you laser focus every interaction to support and strengthen the thing you want to improve or make happen? As I'm writing this, there are about 90 days left in the year, which ties in nicely with goals, etc. However, whenever you're reading or listening to this, I wa...

Let's take a hack together today while you work with your horse on stride adjustment. So often, the energy that is available to us while out on a hack can be harnessed into new or 'challenging' work. This can help you and your horse when you get back into the arena. As with all things in horse riding, the level of training you and your horse find yourself at when listening to this episode will dic...

How often do you get out on the trail with your horse? There are no right or wrong answers to this question. However, I find it interesting how most riders fall into 2 categories when it comes to trail riding or hacking with their horse. They see it purely as a way to relax or unwind with their horse. And then you have a smaller 2nd group who understand that it's a great way to work with and train...

Start being consistent in your riding today with Daily Strides Premium It's always great to get out of the arena, so let's do it today - together! And not just to relax and chill, I want to help you use the energy of being out of the arena to improve the quality of your halt. The halt is a movement that many riders fail to use in their training. And yet it is so versatile and, when ridden well, ha...