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

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

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

• Use this simple 'rule' in your day-to-day riding
• Know 'when' to apply this rule in your riding
• Begin to take responsibilities for your own balance in the saddle
• Make the necessary transition in your riding, from passenger to rider

Imagine if there was something you could actively 'do' every moment you're in the saddle that would almost guarantee that you're in the 'right place at the right time'.. There is. And it involves abiding by a non written 'rule' regarding your position. This episode of the Daily Strides Podcast is all about that rule and how you can use it, beginning today, in your riding. Your position is so important more... Happy Riding, Lorna

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

Use this simple 'rule' in your day-to-day riding

Know 'when' to apply this rule in your riding

Begin to take responsibilities for your own balance in the saddle

Make the necessary transition in your riding, from passenger to rider

Imagine if there was something you could actively ‘do’ every moment you’re in the saddle that would almost guarantee that you’re in the ‘right place at the ri

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

• Realise that you do not 'turn the horse'
• Set up circumstances that will help make each bend successful
• Understand that you have to 'allow' your horse to actually ride through the bend
• 'Support' your horse rather than 'control' your horse

Have you ever considered how many times you ride a bend, corner or circle on each single ride? The fact is that every ride at some point after you get into a saddle, you are going to have to turn around. more... Happy Riding, Lorna Other Posts and Episodes that Relate to This Topic:-