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Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

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

Let’s Make Every Ride Great

Copyright: © Copyright 2013 - 2021 | Strides for Success

Latest Episodes:

Regularly Revisiting the Basics; Why You NEED to Do This in Your Riding... Mar 20, 2022

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It can seem like something that only novice or beginner riders would worry themselves with; revisiting the basics. After all, surely there's a point where, as riders, we can 'set and forget' a couple of things in our riding? Basics like position and the aids. Or trotting and cantering...

And I think a lot of this stems from the fact that we see the basics as being, somehow, for beginners. For riders who are only just getting started on their journey. Surely not riders who have been hard at work for 5, 10, 40 years... Or riders who are competing at high levels.

And yet, if riders could begin to swap out the word 'basics' and replace it with the 'essential foundations for the current level of work or development', revisiting those old places, from this 'new level', wouldn't seem so bad after all, would it?

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Calmly Introducing Canter While Working Your Horse on the Lunge Mar 13, 2022

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If you have even been at the other end of a lunge line to a horse who is adamant to show you exactly how fast he can go on a circle… You will know all about 'that' feeling! The one where every fiber of your being is screaming at you to 'stop the horse'. And yet, it feels like there is absolutely nothing you can do! Intentionally mixing cantering and lunging together is not for the faint of heart! It often requires nerves of steel – especially at the beginning of the journey… The good news is that, for those who persist and persevere, the reward is being able to truly use lunging as a tool to develop the canter. And being able to do so from this wonderful, and unique, vantage point of 'trainer'. Read More... More on this Topic:-

Creating Planned Responses In Your Riding (rather than messy reactions!) Mar 07, 2022

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Do you have days where, after you get home, sit down, and think over the day's events, you think to yourself "Why did I react like that?!"? I know I do, even now. I find that if I allow my emotions to run things, the chances of everything turning out exactly as I would have two chances. Slim and none! This is why I began, a few years ago now, creating planned responses in my riding.

Simply put, I began thinking about what 'could' or 'might' happen… And how the 'best version' of me would respond in the moment to the situation.

Being able to think about what I would like any outcome to be and then plan, in advance, the best response to achieve this changed everything. It meant that I didn't have to necessarily change 'me', I can still have the same emotional response. However, I also know what actions I want to take in order to deal with the situation.

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Re-Defining the Rhythm in the Canter with Your Horse Feb 28, 2022

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There are some things that many of us simply accept in life. Rainy days. Horsehair is everywhere in Spring. The rhythm in the canter. And yet, while we cannot change the weather (okay, debatable) and we definitely cannot get around the necessary loss of the winter coat…

The Rhythm in the canter is definitely something we can have a more positive influence over when we ride – rather than simply accepting what is.

And yet, it can seem daunting! Many riders find that when they attempt to begin doing this, they tend to lose the canter altogether. They quickly find themselves back in the trot. Or the canter has lost its 3 beat sequence – so it's technically no longer a canter!

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Are Your Outdated Expectations Ruining Your Riding Progress? Feb 21, 2022

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Isn't it amazing how so many riders just seem to 'know' what will happen each time they ride? They have certain expectations that, almost magically, seem to always come true for them. Unfortunately, the keywords in that sentence are 'for them'.

I see time and again how riders, regardless of what is really happening, will define each ride based on their beliefs and expectations.

And, for most of these riders, these beliefs and expectations are simply untrue or unrealistic. Meaning that they are creating a cycle where they simply repeat the same ride, the same month, the same year, over and over again with their horse.

And all because they are unaware of how much their expectations are impacting their outcome.

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Syncing Your Seat in the Canter with Your Horse Feb 14, 2022

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All riders can be put into one of two categories when it comes to the canter… Those who can move their seat in the canter with their horse – and those who can't. This is a bitter pill to swallow for those on the 'can't' side of the fence. And yet, it is something that they would secretly love to be able to do.

Having the ability to control your seat in the canter completely changes how much influence you have in the gait – and it is a lot more comfortable.

So, if you've been stuck in the 'can't' camp for longer than you would like, this is how to finally move forwards into the 'can' camp…

It's All About Practice

And not just any old practice. I am talking perfect practice. Doing the same, middle-of-the-road things over and over again, hoping for a different result is madness. Rather spend less time, but more intention and focus in order to make your practice work for you.

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Improving Your Horses Canter with Groundpoles Feb 07, 2022

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The canter and using groundpoles; as the song goes, these are a few of my favorite things! And I especially love how, with a few well-placed and simple groundpoles, the canter can begin to become more intentional, rhythmic, and balanced. The added bonus is that so does the rider… So, that being said, let's improve the canter for you and your horse…

Today, I want to give you a few simple, easy to follow tips so you can begin effectively using groundpoles in your training program with your horse to improve the canter

You see, once you and your horse are comfortable cantering together 'on the flat' (no poles involved), groundpoles can really begin to help you both to develop on from here.

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Increasing Your Effectiveness as a Rider - For You And Your Horse... Jan 31, 2022

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Hours and hours… This is how long most riders devote each week to developing and training their horse. And yet, many riders fail to realize that they are the 'cap' on their horse's further progress.

Eventually, your effectiveness as a rider will determine what your horse can actually do with all the training you devote to him or her…

So it makes good sense to spend time each week thinking about, planning and then taking action on your own development. Your own conditioning, training, fitness, nutrition, social time, rest, and all of the other things that we plan for our horses.

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Are You Blocking a Better Trot with Your Seat? Jan 24, 2022

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Let's be honest; many riders don't really long for a 'better trot' in their riding. In fact, most are quite happy to simply work with what they already have right now and see the trot as a filler. A part of the ride that gets you from one thing to the next.

And trotting, by its very nature, doesn't really help change this! The rhythm can often have a slightly hypnotic effect on riders. Lulling them into a contented 1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2, regardless of how good the trot is – or isn't.

In this episode, I want to begin helping you to turn your mind towards a better trot. What would it look like for you and your horse? And how would it feel for you and your horse? Finally, how prepared are you to actually allow this better trot to happen underneath you? Will you be able to move with it? Or will you begin to block it with your seat?

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Setting Boundaries that Work with Your OTTB / Retired Racehorse Jan 17, 2022

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It can seem like a strange topic for many OTTB riders and owners. One that, initially, may not seem all that important. And yet, for many OTTBs, the lack of boundaries is the number one frustration. And, it is something that can eventually undermine the whole relationship between horse and rider.

Setting boundaries requires that both you and your horse are part of a conversation about what is acceptable and what's not.

And, it is important to consider all aspects of your relationship with your horse when setting your boundaries. From working together on the ground to lunging, and then to riding. All areas matter. Strong, well-thought-out boundaries are similar to having a great measuring stick to use when it comes to developing your partnership and relationship together.

Having strong boundaries allows both you and your horse to know what is 'acceptable' behavior and what is not.

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