Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

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1076 | Being a Positive Influence this Christmas Dec 24, 2018

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What this episode is all about & how it can help you:-

Spread some positive energy around your equestrian network
Identify small and easy to do yet meaningful ideas you can use

It's Christmas...! In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast I want to give you some quick and simple ideas that will help you spread Christmas cheer now in your equestrian network. more... Happy Riding, Lorna

1075 | 4 Things You're Doing Wrong When Lunging Dec 17, 2018

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What this episode is all about & how it can help you:-

The problem with assuming your horse knows how to lunge
Understand why not using your lunging whip can stall your progress
Realise that you might just be blocking or stopping your horse
See that consistency is essential to successful lunging

Have you been struggling to make lunging 'work' for you and your horse? You're not alone! What if I was to tell you that, maybe, if you just changed a couple of key things you're potentially doing wrong, it might all change for you and your horse where lunging is concerned. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast I give you the run down of the top 4 mistakes I see riders (or 'lungers') make all the time when in the lunge arena with their horse. They might seem like little things, however, they have to potential to derail the best of intentions where lunging is concerned more... Happy Riding, Lorna Links mentioned in the episode:-

1074 | How Are You Showing Up for Your Horse Dec 10, 2018

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What this episode is all about & how it can help you:-

To understand where the conversation begins
How you can influence each ride before you get into the saddle
Start thinking about creating different rhythms for different routines
Begin 'checking yourself at the gate'!

In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast I want to remind you of how it is your responsibility as a rider to try to show up as the best version of yourself in the saddle. more... Happy Riding, Lorna

1073 | Why Your Position in Lunging is Everything Dec 03, 2018

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What this episode is all about & how it can help you:-

Understand the relationship between your position on the ground & in the saddle
Identify the difference between 'Neutral', 'Driving' and 'Resisting'
Know when to move into the 'driving' position
Know when to move into the 'resisting' position

In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast we are chatting about one of the biggest mistakes riders make when they are working their horse on the lunge Namely, not paying enough attention to where they are positioned in relation to their horse as they lunge. more... Happy Riding, Lorna

1072 | The 3 Mistakes Riders Make when Riding the Sitting Trot Nov 26, 2018

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What this episode is all about & how it can help you:-

Think different words which will help you to move differently
Stop holding on in the sitting trot
Understand how to balance rather than 'grip' with your legs

The sitting trot can be a challenge for many riders. Being told how to 'absorb the movement' which can leave you scratching your head. Or just move 'with the horse'. Another confusing term, especially when you have never managed it before. This is going to be a little different... Have you ever noticed how it is often easier if you're told what not to do, rather than what to do. Sometimes the 'don't do this' are easier to follow along with. You can identify yourself better in those more... Happy Riding, Lorna

1071 | Hokey Pokey or Swinging Legs While Riding Nov 19, 2018

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What this episode is all about & how it can help you:-

Understand how you are sitting in the saddle might be affecting everything
Realise the disastrous effects this can have on your overall position
Focus on 'feeling' what your leg is doing in order to improve things
Work in walk, then trot and then transitions

Be honest... Are you finding yourself doing the hokey pokey in the saddle more than you would like? Your right leg is in. Your right leg is out. In out, in out, shaking all about... Swinging legs are a huge issue for so many riders and what makes it all the more frustrating is that as soon as you begin to 'fix' your legs, well they seem to lose all effectiveness as well. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast we will chat about how you can begin to 'quiet' your legs by making some changes that actually have very little to do with your legs themselves more... Happy Riding, Lorna

1070 | Overcoming Resistance while Riding Nov 12, 2018

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What this episode is all about & how it can help you:-

Understand what resistance is in your horse
Start with taking steps back to simple
Realise the importance of rewarding every little positive element
Know how far to take each ride

Most riders have been there, some more regularly than others... You are mounted up, in the arena with your horse. Your plans are all laid out in your head for the upcoming schooling session or ride. And you are feeling positive and ready to get it done. However, you sense that your horse is, well, not feeling the same way. In fact, you get the distinct feeling that he would much rather be somewhere else, doing something else. It's not that he is being naughty, but rather uninterested and there is definitely resistance to what you are asking. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast I want to chat about how, very often, when this happens 'pushing on through' is not the best way of approaching your horse. I want to give you some other ideas that can get you both back on the same page with your focus and your more... Happy Riding, Lorna

1069 | Avoiding the Trampoline Effect in the Sitting Trot Nov 05, 2018

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What this episode is all about & how it can help you:-

Understand the influence of your weight on the approach
Learn how to 'open a door' for your horse
Begin shifting your weight over the fence
Effectively school on this to practice it

Are you struggling with your correct canter lead when landing from a fence? Perhaps you approach the fence on the one rein, however, the track or exercise requires a change of rein after the fence. You find that you often need to come back to trot in order to change lead. Or perform a flying change. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast we focus on your correct canter lead on landing from a jump. I will give you some practical tips you can implement the next time you ride. However, like all things in horse riding, it will take mindfulness and effort on your part. But the results are well worth it. more... Happy Riding, Lorna

1068 | Making a Success of Shorter Riding Times Oct 29, 2018

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What this episode is all about & how it can help you:-

Have a plan for what you are going to do
Get as much ready as you can in advance
Create and stick to a routine that works
Learn to say no to distractions…!

Many riders find that, from time to time due to other responsibilities, they have shorter riding times to spend in the saddle. If you are feeling like this right now, this is the episode for you. Today we are chatting about making the most of your time. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast I want to give you a few ideas on how to make the most of your riding time, when time is not on your side! In these situations, it is often easier to leave riding. However, this can lead to a bad habit setting in more... Happy Riding, Lorna

1067 | What Are 'the-Basics' When it Comes to Riding Oct 22, 2018

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What this episode is all about & how it can help you:-

Understanding the conversation is always happening
Your position
Your Aids
Understanding how your horse 'goes'

The 'basics in riding'... It sounds like a bit of a list for riders to master before they move on. And I suppose in a way, they are. Like most things, there are a few foundational pieces that, once you understand how they work, can be used to create a foundation for you & your horse going forward. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast we will chat about 4 of those 'basics' and also, where you will transition to after the basics have truly been mastered more... Happy Riding, Lorna

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