Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

Do You Need a Change With Your Horse?

When did you last try something completely new with your horse? Something neither of you expected to be particularly good at straight away? As riders, it's easy to conf

You Can't Control Your Horse - But You Can Influence

Have you ever felt like if you stopped managing every little detail in the saddle, the whole ride would fall apart? Maybe your horse gets a little quick in trot. Maybe

Why Self-Carriage Matters More Than Most Riders Realise

A lot of riders think they need a better outline, smoother transitions, or a horse who feels more "together"… But underneath all of that is a deeper question:- Can your

Sunday Strides:- Mental Suppleness; The Identity Shift That Unlocks Better Riding

Letting go is hard. Especially when what you're letting go of feels like who you are. In this episode of Sunday Strides, Lorna explores the idea of mental suppleness as

Letting Go to Level Up - The Messy Middle in Horse Riding

Have you ever started working toward something new in your riding where you intially felt excited, motivated, and ready to do the work...  Only to realise halfway throu

Sunday Strides:- A Challenge for the Week with Your Horse

One Pole = Endless Possibilities. Why do we overcomplicate our riding, when often the biggest breakthroughs come from doing less?! In this episode of Sunday Strides,

Are You Bracing when Working with Your Horse?

What happens when you expect the worst in your riding? More often than not, you brace! And when you brace, your horse feels it. In this episode, I'm diving into what

A 10-Minute Riding Plan to Keep You Riding When Life Gets Busy

Life doesn't always leave space for long, luxurious rides, but that doesn't mean your riding has to slide backwards. In this episode, Lorna shares a simple, intentional 1

Going Slow to Speed Up – Your Riding Questions Answered

Slowing down in your riding can feel frustrating, especially when you're eager to move forward or feel like you "should" be doing more. In this episode, I'm answering the

What You're Not Willing to Do in Order to Improve Your Riding

If you've ever felt like things in the saddle are either happening at 100km/h with you just hanging on, or your horse feels like the handbrake will not release no matter

Sunday Strides:- The Quiet Power of Simply Being With Your Horse

Your Energy Begins the Conversation From the moment your horse becomes aware of you, before any halter, tack, or aids, the conversation has already started. In this episo

[Encore] Strides Revisited: Riding alone? Are you Making Progress in Your Riding? (Originally Ep #986)

You're in the arena. It's just you and your horse. No trainer. No instructor. Just the two of you - riding alone.  This probably wasn't the plan, yet here you are. And if

Turning Your Reviews into a Plan when Riding Alone

Whether you're training your own horse or simply trying to get back into the saddle more consistently, planning when riding alone can feel like a guessing game. In this e

Sunday Strides: Know What's "Normal" for Your Horse

How well do you really know your horse? Not just how he feels under saddle, but how he is when you're not riding? This week on Sunday Strides, I'm inviting you to do so

[Encore] Strides Revisited: Applying the Click Your Fingers Rule to Your Riding (Originally Ep #1085)

Most riders think they're balanced, until something unexpected happens! This episode brings you back to one simple, brutally honest test: If your horse disappeared bene

Why Your Horse Is Hollow and How to Start Fixing It

Have you ever felt your horse suddenly "drop out" from underneath you?  It can feel like his back becomes a little shallow underneath you, his head and neck lift, energy

Sunday Strides: It's Okay to Change the Plan Sometimes!

"Make the plan… but stay supple in your approach." In this short and sweet Sunday episode, Lorna shares a real-life moment from the past week where sticking to the plan

[Encore] Strides Revisited: Dealing with a Horse who Spooks & Spins (Originally Ep #856)

Few things feel as unsettling as when your horse suddenly whips around and bolts. It can knock your confidence quickly, especially if it becomes a repeated habit. This

Why Your Half Halt Isn't Working

If you've ever wondered why your half halt isn't working, you're not alone. The half halt is one of the most commonly referenced tools in riding, yet it's also one of the

Sunday Strides: Stop Buying and Start Doing the Work!

Ever find yourself clicking "add to cart" on another shiny new piece of tack or training tool, hoping this one will fix it all? In this week's Sunday Strides episode, w