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Stop Leaning to the Outside Round Corners when Cantering May 29, 2023

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The challenge is real... And, unfortunately, the momentum is as well! For so many riders, cantering is all well and good until the point where you have to turn!

Cantering around corners can be so challenging for many riders for a lot of reasons.

Here are 3 points to focus on to help you maintain your alignment and balance.

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Start Rolling & Stop Bouncing in the Canter May 22, 2023

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One of the fun things about canter is the 'moment of suspension'. Except when this 'moment' applies to the rider, not just the horse! Yes, there is a moment when the horse will be 'off' the ground; suspended in midair. However, we definitely don't want you to experience this bouncing in the canter.

Becoming airborne whenever your horse strides in the canter is no fun! And the 'land' when you connect with the saddle again brings little relief. Instead of being a safe and reassuring place to 'come back to earth'; it can feel like the saddle is trying to push you back into 'thin air' again. Never a good feeling!

In order to truly stop bouncing in the canter, I think you first have to understand the canter. And what your body needs to do in order to stay moving with the horse, rather than against it.

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Creating a More Responsive Transition into the Canter May 15, 2023

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Getting into the canter can be a challenge! For so many riders the transition into the canter can be a truly bumpy, hair-raising, rushed, and flat experience. There is none of the upward, poised, clean, and intentional 1 that leads to the 2, 3 for the canter stride. It is just a matter of creating enough momentum with a flat, running trot to finally, eventually, fall into the canter. Not good! But all is not lost...

I believe that by working on a few key elements in your riding and your training with your horse, you can literally transform your canter transition in a VERY short period of time.

The key to doing this is to first be very honest with yourself. Honest about both your abilities and what you are doing. And also, your horse's abilities. Is he actually 'able' to simply step from a trot into a canter, carrying you, at this level in his training? That there is a really good question and one that's worth getting clear on today.

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What's Stopping You Getting Back in the Saddle After a Break? May 08, 2023

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What stops riders from getting back in the saddle after a break? Returning to riding. I mean, if it was as easy as simply mounting up, everyone would do it, right? And yet, everyone doesn't. In fact, so many riders sit on the sidelines of their proverbial horse-riding dream, forever wishing and waiting for the day to arrive when they will mount back up again. But that day, for many, never arrives. And for those who somehow do make it happen, the 'return' is often short-lived. A few initial rides. All motivation and inspiration. Rah rah excitement… Only for the whole dream to fizzle and burn out before it ever really got started. Getting back in the saddle after a break can seem daunting. However, understanding what's blocking you and why can often highlight the way for riders to not only get started but to keep at it as well. Read the Full Article HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/episode1283-whats-stopping-you-getting-back-in-the-saddle-after-a-break/

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Identifying Why You're Struggling as a Rider May 01, 2023

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Horse riding is essentially about how we can communicate with our horses – while riding our horses. However, as riders, in order to be effective we need to first master some basic coordination. And therein lies the challenge! It is often this part of communication, the one between our brains and our bodies, that can cause the greatest issues when it comes to our effectiveness when in the saddle.

Resulting in our lack of effective coordination creating havoc with our communication when riding our horse!

The lack of coordination really has a knock-on effect on all of the other parts of riding a horse. From our balance to our confidence. How we ask questions of our horses. And how we can respond when they answer. If any one of these elements is negatively impacted by poor coordination, it will cause challenges for both the rider – and their horse.

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Weaning Yourself from the Arena Markers Apr 10, 2023

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Arena markers are a great tool when working on improving specific things in our riding. Whether it be rhythm and stride length. Or shapes of movements and shapes... Using strategically placed markers can really improve the overall quality of the work you do with your horse. However, just like all of the other artificial aids, we can sometimes become a little too dependent on arena markers in our riding.

Remember, arena markers, just like all other artificial aids, are there to 'back up' or 'strengthen your natural aids. Meaning it is essential you are looking to eventually work without them.

But working without arena markers can be very challenging for many riders! In this snippet of a Connection Bonus Live training from December 2021, I discuss how you can begin to slowly, but effectively, remove the arena markers from your circles. This is all without compromising the quality of the work and the training.

Once again, this is a previously recorded training. My voice is still quite hoarse. I really do appreciate your patience with this and I hope it serves you.

Happy Riding Lorna

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Smoother Downward Transitions Apr 03, 2023

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There is a tendency for riders to 'hold' a little too much during the downward transitions. And while the half halt is essential to the preparation and transition itself... Too much can lead to a very 'stuck' feeling when the horse actually makes it into the new gait! A little like 'stuck in the mud'.

In this episode, I am releasing a Connection Bonus Live Call from June 2021. This is due to my ongoing hoarse voice! I hope you enjoy the 'episode' and that it is useful for you in your riding.

The focus for the month inside of Connection was self-carriage through downward transitions. In this particular call, I discuss 'releasing the handbrake', especially through the seat and hands, while riding the transition. I do hope that you find this helpful for your downward transitions.

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I Don't Have Enough Time to Ride… Mar 27, 2023

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A few months ago, I really felt the burden of guilt on my soul… And during that time, my 'whine' was fairly constant; "I don't have time to ride!' Now, it is not lost on me the fact that I created all of this guilt myself. You see, whenever I was doing one thing, I was feeling like I 'should' have been doing something else.

So, when I was with 'The Boys' (my children) I felt guilty because I 'should' have been riding. And when I was at the stables and in the saddle, I felt guilty because I wasn't 'with' the children. When I was working, I seemed to be continually thinking "I need to ride today". And, then when I was riding I berated myself over my lack of planning to bring a tripod, phone, and mic with me to create some videos for work.

Why is it that, as riders, we can often feel so guilty about riding – or about not riding? And why do so many of us struggle with finding 'enough' time to ride?

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Horse Riding as a Parent – How to Make It Work Mar 20, 2023

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Can I tell you something funny? Years ago, before I had children, I was one of 'those' people. You know the ones that say "when I have children, I will have them at the stables with me all the time because nothing will change". I usually followed it up with something offhand like "they will fit in with my schedule". Ha, ha, ha!! Oh, how naive it was back then!

If you are trying to juggle horse riding and parenting, you will know all too well that they can often clash. The time, focus, and attention that is necessary to really improve as a rider can often leave us feeling like we're stealing time from our children! Or that our children are stealing valuable 'riding time' from us!

Finding time to devote to your riding when you are a parent can truly be a challenge

However, by setting a few healthy boundaries, becoming more disciplined with your time, and a lot of luck, it can be done.

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Tipping Forward while Transitioning into the Canter Mar 13, 2023

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Have you ever fallen into the trap of trying to actually get your horse to canter? It's a sneaky one that hides in plain sight. And it is an exhausting one as well. The good news is that you're not alone! Over the years, I have seen so many riders make this mistake.

Because trying to make your horse canter, and asking your horse to canter are two completely different things…

And the latter, asking your horse, is so much easier, balanced, and enjoyable for all involved. It also has a much higher success rate as well ;)

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