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

• Recognise how confusing the two can lead to you becoming 'stuck'
• Understand what a symptom is
• Realise that this confusion can impact both horse and rider
• Use the 'Because' line of thought to identify the root cause

Is there something in your riding that, no matter what you do, just does not improve or change? Maybe you've tried different exercises both in and out of the saddle, but the result is the same. The 'problem' frustratingly either remains the same, or gets worse! If this sounds familiar to you, I want to offer a slightly different approach to whatever it is that you are trying to 'fix' or improve.... more...

Happy Riding, Lorna

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

• Become clearer on what you are responsible for when riding
• Learn what your horses responsibilities are when being ridden
• Realise that correcting and controlling are two very different things
• Begin working towards the 'ideal situation' in your riding

Do you like when there is someone always looking over your shoulder? Initially it may help to get you doing something correctly. However, over time you will begin to resent the other persons 'watching' and 'interfering'. more...

Happy Riding, Lorna

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

• Understand why napping can become a learned 'go to' behaviour for your horse
• See how seemingly 'little things' can quickly escalate to 'bigger things'
• Use your horses short concentration span to your benefit here
• Become clear on how to make your horse 'want' to do what you ask

Napping... Whoever decided that this was a good word to describe what is literally the equine equivalent of a two-year old throwing a tantrum? When we speak of napping outside of equestrian circles, we think of peaceful 'cat naps'. However, when we think of napping as it relates to horses; it is almost the opposite scenario that springs to mind!. more... Happy Riding, Lorna

Improve your riding today by joinng us here http://stridesforsuccess/join/

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

• Become clearer on what you are responsible for when riding
• Learn what your horses responsibilities are when being ridden
• Realise that correcting and controlling are two very different things
• Begin working towards the 'ideal situation' in your riding

Do you like when there is someone always looking over your shoulder? Initially it may help to get you doing something correctly. However, overtime you will begin to resent the other persons 'watching' and 'interfering'. more... Happy Riding, Lorna

Improve your riding today by joinng us here http://stridesforsuccess/join/

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

• Understand why a good transition means a better canter all round
• Begin working on better timing of the 'ask'
• Realise how gripping with your legs is negatively impacting the transition
• Ride smoother, more responsive trot to canter transitions

Cantering; maybe one of the most enjoyable things to do on a horse. However, for many riders the transition from trot to canter is one that rarely goes smoothly!. more... Happy Riding, Lorna

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

• Understand why groundwork is essential when working with your horse
• Begin thinking about the importance of your position when on the ground
• Realise that your horse might not know what you are asking or saying
• Start becoming more mindful of your aids on the ground

Here's a question for you... Where do all of your conversations with your horse begin and end? And where do you spend most time interacting with your horse on a daily basis? The answer to both of these questions is 'on the ground'. more... Happy Riding, Lorna

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

• Figure out how to choose a theme or topic
• Be specific about what you are going to do with each of the two horses
• Align your schooling with the goals for each of the two horses
• Understand that adjustments are often essential

Planning what to work on with your horse is often a task that many riders neglect. Often this is due to having failed at making it simple enough that you can follow. This 'threat' doubles when you add a second horse into the mix. more... Happy Riding, Lorna

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

• Understand what long lining is
• Be clear on the necessary 'prerequisites'
• The benefits of having a competent 'helper'
• Get started with the basics in long lining

Have you ever tried your hand at long lining? Many riders feel that the 'barrier to entry' is just a little too high for them to be successful with it. After all, there are now two ropes to get tangled up in...!. more... Happy Riding, Lorna

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

Understand what long lining is

Be clear on the necessary 'prerequisites'

The benefits of having a competent 'helper'

Get started with the basics in long lining

Have you ever tried your hand at long lining? Many riders feel that the 'barrier to entry' is just a little too high for them to be successful with it. After all, there are now two ropes to get tangled up in...!.

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

• Recognise that new can often mean uncomfortable
• Think differently about 'upgrading' your riding
• Begin to make room for improvement
• Have appreciation for what has got you this far in your riding

Have you ever noticed how, when you begin working on improving something, things can feel a little like they are falling apart initially. Getting worse rather than better! You become all worried that you have ‘broken’ something which, perhaps wasn’t exactly as you wanted it to be, but it worked! In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast we are going to find out why this happens and what you can do to actually let this benefit you and move you forward in your riding. more... Happy Riding, Lorna