Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

• Are You Training or Retraining? Why Figuring This Out Changes Everything

  Ever feel like you’re working so hard in the saddle… but nothing’s changing? In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians, we’re exploring the key difference between training and retraining, and why understanding this shift can unlock your next breakthrough. Whether you're working with an OTTB, returning to riding after a break, or helping your horse transition to a new job or discipline, this concept will help you see the real reason progress feels slow (or stuck). We’ll cover: How to tell if you’re training or retraining (for both you and your horse) Why retraining is more emotionally charged and what that means in practice The 5 signs you're stuck in a retraining loop Why unlearning is just as important as learning in your riding journey Practical ways to move forward, including how to use video and coaching to shorten your progress path This episode is your invitation to pause, reassess, and choose the right strategy, so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. What You’ll Learn 🐴: What makes retraining harder than training (and why that’s okay!) How emotional habits in horses and riders impact progress Why that recurring issue might be a retraining challenge, not a new training need Real-life rider and horse examples you’ll probably recognize How to use the 5-question “Training or Retraining” test to figure out your next steps Read the full post and get all the links at:- https://stridesforsuccess.com/episode1373-are-you-training-or-retraining/ 🎯 Ready to Get Support? 🌟 Restart & Reschool Private Coaching If you’ve realised you're stuck in a retraining loop, whether it's you, your horse, or both, it’s time to stop second-guessing and get real support. Restart & Reschool is a 13-week private coaching experience designed to help you confidently retrain, reschool, and move forward with a plan that works in real life. You’ll get: Private virtual lessons Video feedback between sessions A clear weekly structure Unlimited support via private message directly from Lorna 👉 Learn more here and grab one of the limited spots. 🎥 Free Guide: How to Use Video in Your Riding Video can completely change the way you train and retrain. But only if you know how to use it properly! Grab this free guide to start recording your rides, reviewing them like a coach, and spotting the patterns that are slowing you down. Bonus: If you're using a Pivo, you’ll also get tips to set it up for solo training success! Download your free guide at https://stridesforsuccess.com/video 👯‍♀️ Join the Daily Strides Podcast Online Community Want to keep the conversation going with like-minded riders from around the world? Come and join the Daily Strides Podcast Online Community on Facebook. You’ll find support, encouragement, and conversations that keep you moving forward, plus weekly inspiration to keep your riding on track. 👉 Join here – it's free ❤️ Love the Episode?  If this episode helped you think differently about your riding or your horse's training, I’d be so grateful if you could: Subscribe so you never miss a new episode Leave a rating or review to help more riders find it Share it with a friend who might be stuck in the same retraining loop and needs a little boost!  

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• Sunday Strides: You Can’t Fix What You’re Not Willing to See

  This week’s Sunday Strides starts with a conversation Lorna had with one of her sons, and how that moment perfectly mirrors a challenge so many riders face... Avoiding the parts of the ride that don’t feel good. In this episode, Lorna shares why recognizing what’s “wrong” in your riding isn’t a setback. It’s actually the start of something better. Because the truth is, you can’t fix what you’re not willing to see. Whether it’s a messy transition, an avoided exercise, or a mindset that’s quietly holding you back, progress begins with honest reflection. 🐴 In This Episode, You’ll Hear: Why riders often avoid the discomfort of noticing mistakes The real cost of only focusing on the “good” parts of your ride How emotional honesty in the saddle builds trust & progress Why getting something “wrong” is actually a sign you’re growing A small challenge to help you see clearly—and ride forward—this week 💥 Your Sunday Strides Challenge: Record your next ride. Watch it back with curiosity, not criticism! Then ask someone you trust for honest feedback :) 👉 What do you see that you’ve been avoiding? 👉 What’s one thing you can do differently this week to grow from it? 🌿 Want to Go Deeper? Join me inside Connection; my online coaching and support program for riders just like you. We combine structured riding plans, guided audio lessons, live calls, and mindset coaching so you can make consistent, meaningful progress.  Let this be the season you finally move from uncertain and inconsistent to confident and clear in your riding 🌟 🎯 Join Connection Here https://stridesforsuccess.com/join 💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going... What came up for you during this episode? Share your insights inside the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians Online Community on Facebook. It’s free to join and a great way to connect with other riders: 👉 Join the Group Here 💌 If This Episode Resonated... Please subscribe, rate & review the podcast wherever you're listening. And if you know a rider who’s been struggling to make progress, I would love if you can please share this episode with them :) Sometimes, a fresh perspective is the first step forward.

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• [Encore] Strides Revisited: 3 Exercises to Ride While on a Circle with Your Horse (Originally Ep #1220)

  The circle: probably the most ridden shape in every arena session... And yet, how often do we actually ride it with intention? In this Strides Revisited episode, we’re breathing fresh energy into the humble circle and showing you how to use it as a powerful tool for improving your horse’s balance, rhythm, and responsiveness. You’ll learn 3 simple yet transformative exercises that you can ride today, no special equipment required. And these exercises will allow you to make more of the circles in your daily riding. “So many riders lose the opportunity to improve both themselves and their horse… Simply because they’re not intentionally riding the circle.” In This Episode, You’ll Discover: ✅ Why most riders waste time on aimless circles ✅ How to ride consistent, purposeful strides around the circle ✅ The power of leg yielding on a circle to develop suppleness and straightness ✅ How to master accurate transitions without losing balance or rhythm ✅ Creative ways to mark out your circle (using poles, cones, even your jacket!) Whether you're schooling at home, working solo, or just getting back into the rhythm of riding, these exercises will challenge you and your horse in all the right ways. Read the full post and get all of the links at:- https://stridesforsuccess.com/episode1220-3-exercises-to-ride-on-a-circle/ 🐴 Want a Plan for Your Rides? If you're loving these bite-sized lessons, you'll love Connection (formerly Daily Strides Premium). It's my membership for riders who want a structured, supportive riding journey; on your own time, in your own arena, with your own horse. Inside Connection, you'll get: Audio horse riding lessons via a private podcast feed Live group virtual riding lessons Live group review and planning sessions A clear plan to follow month-by-month A community of like-minded riders 👉 Doors are open: https://stridesforsuccess.com/join 💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going Join our free Facebook community: 🎉 Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians – Online Community Ask questions, share your wins, and connect with other riders around the world. 👉 Join here ✨ Ready to Restart & Reschool? Applications are now open for the Restart & Reschool Q3 Coaching Cohort, beginning 8th July 2025. If you're retraining an OTTB, starting from scratch, getting back into regular riding, or just feeling stuck with your horse... This private coaching program will guide you every step of the way. ✔️ Private virtual lessons ✔️ Video feedback and reviews ✔️ Support from Lorna every week 🔗 Learn more & apply: https://stridesforsuccess.com/rr 🎙 Subscribe & Share Enjoying the show? Please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your riding friends. 📱 Follow the podcast on your favorite app 💬 Leave a review to help other riders find us 📤 Share this episode with 1 other rider who you think will find value :)

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• What Your Videos Can Tell You (That You Won't Feel in the Saddle)

  Ever feel like you're doing everything right in the saddle… But your horse is still resistant, crooked, or just not quite “with” you? What if the real issue isn’t your horse, but something you're not seeing in yourself? In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians, we’re taking a fresh look at how video can help uncover the real reason things might feel off during your ride. I’m sharing why so many riders miss critical asymmetries and habits that are actually holding their horses back. And how video can become your most honest, effective riding coach. 🐴 In this episode you’ll hear: Why riding is truly a team sport between you and your horse How common rider asymmetries show up and how they affect your horse’s balance and way of going Why focusing on saddle fit for the rider is just as important as for the horse Real-life examples of how video helped riders uncover imbalances they didn’t know existed The mindset shift from blaming the horse to getting curious about your role in the ride Practical ways to begin using video today to transform your awareness Suggestions for bodywork professionals who can help get you back in balance Read the full post and get all the links HERE ✨ Key Takeaway Video removes the guesswork. And once you see what's going on, you have the power to change it. This episode is for you if you've been feeling stuck, frustrated, or like your horse is working against you. It’s time to look beyond your training plan and start exploring how your body might be contributing to the challenges you're experiencing. 🎥 Want to Start Reviewing Your Rides with Intention? I’ve created a free step-by-step guide to help you use video in a way that’s actually helpful, not overwhelming. You’ll learn how to film, what to look for, and how to use the footage to improve your riding going forward. 👉 Get the free guide at stridesforsuccess.com/video 🔁 Ready for Real Support? Join the Restart & Reschool Coaching Program Restart & Reschool is a private 13-week coaching experience designed for riders who are ready to uncover and overcome the real roadblocks in their training. Together, we’ll build a plan tailored to you and your horse, use video to identify what’s working (and what’s not), and support you every step of the way as you transform your riding from the inside out. 🚀 Q3 Cohort is enrolling now! Only 5 spaces available. 👉 Apply now at stridesforsuccess.com/rr 💬 Join the Conversation with Other Riders Want to share your progress, ask questions, and connect with other riders who are also improving their riding? Join us inside the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians Online Community on Facebook. ✨ It’s totally free, and it’s where the podcast comes to life! 👉 Join the group here 🔗 Helpful Links from the Episode: Free Guide: How to Use Video in Your Riding Join Restart & Reschool Coaching Connection (formerly Daily Strides Premium) Membership Pivo Motion Tracking Software (10% off with code DailyStrides) 🎙️ Subscribe & Share If you enjoyed this episode, please: Subscribe to the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians so you never miss an episode Share this episode with a riding friend who might benefit from using video to unlock progress Leave a review; it helps other riders discover the show Let’s grow this global community of thoughtful, intentional riders together 🌟

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• [Encore] Strides Revisited: Turn on the Forehand; A Basic to Revisit This Week (Originally Ep #1162)

  In this Strides Revisited episode, we’re revisiting one of those foundational exercises that truly shapes your riding journey: Turn on the Forehand. Whether you’re working on opening gates, introducing collection, or improving your horse’s responsiveness, this simple movement has endless value for every rider at every level. 🔑 Key Highlights: ✅ What turn on the forehand actually is, and why it’s more than just a box-ticking exercise ✅ How thinking forward - even when standing still - builds rhythm, flow, and lightness ✅ Why this movement is one of the easiest ways to introduce collection and suppleness ✅ How to avoid forcing the movement and instead create a true partnership with your horse ✅ The role turn on the forehand plays in helping riders understand inside vs. outside aids 🎧 Inside Daily Strides Premium Want to take your riding to the next level? Inside Daily Strides Premium, we’re diving deeper into exercises like turn on the forehand, helping you transform your basics into brilliance, one ride at a time. 👉 Join us here and get a fresh 30-minute riding lesson every week, live group lessons, structured progress, and real support from riders just like you. 🌟 Join the Daily Strides Podcast Online Community Come hang out with other like-minded riders in our free Facebook community! Share your wins, ask questions, and get support as you build confidence in the saddle. Especially when tackling exercises like turn on the forehand. 👉 Join the community here 📹 New Freebie: Ride & Review Audio & Checklist for Video Ready to level up your training sessions? Download our brand-new free guide today and get started :) 🎥 Learn how to video your rides, what to look for, and how to use the footage to improve... So you can finally ride smarter, not just more. 👉 Grab your freebie over at https://stridesforsuccess.com/video 💛 Subscribe, Rate & Review Love the podcast? Let’s spread the joy of better riding together! ✅ Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode ✅ Rate & review the show to help other riders discover it ✅ Share this episode with a friend who’s working on the basics, too!

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