Have you ever felt like you and your horse just aren't meeting the jump together? You see the fence, you've chosen your line… and yet, right at the last stride, things fall apart. More often than not, the issue isn't your horse... It's your timing.

In this replay of Episode 1031: Learning to Wait for the Jump, we dive into one of the most common challenges riders face: jumping ahead of their horse. When you tip forward too soon, your horse can feel dropped, lose confidence, and start refusing or ducking out.

The good news? A simple shift in your position and timing can completely change the outcome, for both you and your horse.

Listen to the episode and get all the links HERE

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why your timing matters when it comes to building confidence over fences

• How your jumping position should change depending on the fence

• Practical ways to train yourself to "wait" for the jump

• The difference between following your horse vs. going first

• How small, uncomfortable tweaks can create big breakthroughs in your riding

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Lunging is one of the most underestimated training tools riders have at their disposal. Yet so many riders miss the key ingredient that makes lunging truly effective; your position!

In this Strides Revisited episode, you'll discover how where you stand in relation to your horse can make the difference between "going nowhere slowly" on the circle and having a clear, forward, focused training session.

This conversation ties directly into what we've been talking about this week on the podcast. That, often, one small perspective shift can unlock a massive breakthrough in your riding and training.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why your position on the ground has the same impact as your seat in the saddle

• How to identify neutral, driving, and resisting positions while lunging

• What happens when you're too far ahead or behind your horse on the circle

• Why allowing your horse to turn in breaks the connection, and how to fix it

• How to create small shifts in your position that result in big changes in your horse's way of going

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💬 Your position matters. On the ground, in the saddle, and in your mindset. This Strides Revisited episode will remind you how powerful a small shift can be.

Have you ever felt like you're doing all the "right things" in the saddle, and yet your horse still doesn't seem to get the memo? Maybe they won't go forward, maybe they cut in on the circle, or maybe they just find clever ways to avoid what you're asking.

In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast, I'm sharing why the problem often isn't the exercise you're doing… but the perspective you're coming from. Sometimes a small perspective shift can be the key to your next riding breakthrough.

I'll walk you through real-life examples from riders I've worked with in virtual live lessons: lunging issues, canter transitions, gripping with the knees, and refusals at fences. In each case, the transformation came from seeing things differently, making one small tweak, and allowing the horse to respond in a new way.

🎧 Listen in to discover how you can start creating breakthroughs in your own training today.

Inside This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why perspective shifts often feel "wrong" at first, and why that's a good thing

• How moving your position while lunging can make forward the only option

• Why waiting in canter transitions can change everything

• How releasing your knees can transform balance and softness

• Why watching yourself on video is one of the fastest ways to improve

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Restart & Reschool: Your 13-Week Path to Progress

Sometimes it's hard to see your own blind spots, even on video! That's where coaching makes all the difference.

Inside Restart & Reschool, I'll work with you and your horse for 13 weeks to help you step out of frustration and into clarity. Together, we'll uncover the small perspective shifts that create lasting change in your riding.

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Improving Your Riding & Training

Your next riding breakthrough doesn't have to come from learning a new exercise or drilling harder in the arena. Sometimes, it's as simple as shifting your perspective and giving yourself the chance to see what's really happening.

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Most riders think of the halt as simply… stopping.

Pull the reins, horse stops - job done.

But what if I told you that each halt you ride could be one of the most powerful training tools you have? That, with a little intention, your halts could improve your balance, posture, communication... And your horse's focus, engagement, and responsiveness?

In this Strides Revisited episode, we're heading back to a favourite from August 2021 to help you see the halt in a whole new light. We'll explore:

• Why the halt should be treated like a movement, not a full stop

• The difference between a horse who "steps into" a halt and one who's dragged into it

• How working on your halts on the ground, on the lunge, and under saddle can transform your whole ride

• The tiny tweaks in your own position and aids that make a massive difference to your horse's response

When you start seeing each halt as an opportunity rather than an ending, you'll begin to notice more clarity, more connection, and better quality in every part of your riding.

Listen to the full episode, read the blog, and get all the links over at:- https://stridesforsuccess.com/episode1203

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Ever feel like if you didn't get it right the first time, it must not be for you? This week's Sunday Strides is your reminder that confidence isn't born from perfection; it's built through repetition.

So many riders get discouraged when things don't go well on the first try. But what if showing up again (and again) is exactly what's required?

In this short pep talk, I'm sharing why the real breakthroughs happen after the first awkward, messy attempts, and how committing to repeat with intention is the secret to true progress with your horse.

Whether you're learning a new skill, restarting after a break, or supporting your horse through retraining, this one is for you 💛

✨ What You'll Hear in This Episode:

• Why it's totally normal to feel awkward when trying something new

• The damaging belief that you should be good at something the first time

• Why clarity and confidence are built, not found

• How to create progress through repetition, tweaking, and consistency

• A practical challenge for this week: choose something you'll try again, on purpose

💬 Ready to Make Progress in Your Riding?

If you've been feeling stuck, unsure, or like you're constantly starting over, you're not alone.

This is the final week to apply for Restart & Reschool, my private coaching program designed to help you retrain yourself and your horse with support, structure, and real momentum.

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📧 Or just email me directly: [email protected] Let me know what's going on with you and your horse, and we'll take it from there.

🔁 Catch Up On This Week's Podcast Episodes:

• Tuesday: Why You're Still Not Riding Like You Want To (And What to Do About It)

• Thursday (Strides Revisited): Creating an Initial Program for Your OTTB or Ex-Racehorse

👉 Let's Connect:

• Join the conversation in our Daily Strides Podcast Online Community

• Let me know what you're committing to this week by emailing [email protected]

Have you recently welcomed an OTTB (Off-the-Track Thoroughbred) into your life, only to feel overwhelmed by where to even begin?

This episode is all about helping you build a solid foundation for your ex-racehorse. Whether your Thoroughbred just left the track or has been with you for a while, this episode will guide you through how to create a clear, step-by-step plan to move forward confidently in your training.

Ex-racehorses are incredibly athletic, intelligent, and versatile, but those same qualities can make retraining feel confusing or frustrating if you don't have a system in place. This episode will show you how to simplify the process, communicate clearly, and set both you and your OTTB up for long-term success.

🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why your OTTB needs an adjustment period (and not necessarily months in a field)

• How to help your horse learn a completely new language of riding and handling

• The difference between fitness and strength development, and why it matters

• Why clarity and intentionality are essential in every ride you take

• How to work with your horse's intelligence and sensitivity, not against it

• Why hopping from method to method creates confusion and gaps in training

• The power of sticking to a progressive, adaptable plan

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Inside this 13-week journey, I'll help you: ✔ Identify & fill the gaps in your OTTB's training ✔ Develop a rhythm in your riding that leads to consistent results ✔ Regain confidence and clarity in your own approach

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Are you stuck in that cycle of wanting to ride… But not actually riding the way you want? Or maybe you're not riding at all right now, even though the tack, the horse, and the arena are all sitting there, waiting for you?!

In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians, we're getting honest about the real reason so many riders stall out in their progress. (Spoiler alert: it's not motivation.)

I'm walking you through a simple 4-step process to get back into the saddle, or back into the right kind of saddle time... This week. Yes, this week!

This process works whether you're returning to riding, restarting your horse's training, or simply feeling stuck in a rut. The key is clarity. And we're going to create that together, one tiny step at a time.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why knowing what needs to be done isn't enough to get unstuck

• How to set a clear, specific goal for the next 6 months of your riding

• The simple way to spot the real gaps between where you are and where you want to be

• How to choose one small action to take in the next 3 days, and why that's the key to building momentum

• Why clarity comes after action, not before

The full article for this, with all of the examples and links, is at:- https://stridesforsuccess.com/episode1374-why-youre-still-not-riding-like-you-want-to-and-what-to-do-about-it-this-week/

Tell Me What You're Committing To...

I would love to hear what you decide to do with this episode!

👉 Email me at [email protected] and let me know:

• Your specific 6-month riding goal

• One gap you've identified

• And the tiny action you're committing to take in the next 72 hours

Let's celebrate your step forward together 🙌

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We have regular live sessions, practical challenges, and loads of encouragement to help you move forward in your riding.

Interested in Restart & Reschool?

If this episode resonates with you and you'd love more personal guidance to restart or reschool your horse, or even just yourself in the saddle, then my Restart & Reschool coaching program might be exactly what you need.

It runs every quarter, and I work privately with a small group of riders to help them:

• Build consistency

• Close the training gaps

• And finally ride the way they know they're capable of

If the current round is full, don't worry! You can still apply now to get early access to the next one.

Send me an email to [email protected] and I'll share all the details.

🐎 Ready to Start Riding with Clarity & Confidence?

Don't let another week pass by spinning your wheels…

Take one small step toward your 6-month goal today, and let that action begin the momentum you've been missing.

Listen now, and then email me your commitment at [email protected]

In this episode of Sunday Strides, we're exploring a common, but quietly damaging, belief many riders hold:

"If I was truly capable, I wouldn't need help."

Whether you've just begun leasing, you're training solo, or you've always dreamed of being an independent rider, today's message is for you.

I share why needing support doesn't make you any less capable… In fact, it often means you're getting closer to your next breakthrough.

And I gently redefine what guidance really is: not control or correction, but structure, perspective, and encouragement, especially when you're feeling stuck, messy, or unsure.

🧭 In This Episode:

• Why trying to do it all alone leads to slow (or no) progress

• How reaching out for help can accelerate your success, not slow it down

• A powerful metaphor from the racetrack that illustrates why focus and momentum need backup

• What structure really offers; freedom, not restriction

• An invitation to shift the way you view coaches, teachers, and guides in your journey

You're not giving up. You're choosing growth. And sometimes, growth means inviting the right person to walk beside you.

🐴 Ready for More?

If this message resonates with you and you'd like some personal support in your riding journey, there are a few ways to work with Lorna.

👣 From virtual coaching to guided riding plans, you'll find support that matches your goals and your rhythm. 💬 Just email: [email protected] to start the conversation.

📣 Let's Keep the Conversation Going...

Join the free Daily Strides Podcast Online Community on Facebook. This is where riders from all over the world can share their wins, ideas, and questions, and continue these Sunday Strides topics together. 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailystridespodcast

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Have you ever tried something during a lesson and nailed it. Only to fall flat the next time you rode on your own?!

In this episode, we're revisiting a powerful conversation around confidence, communication, and the three essential elements of becoming a better rider: emotional, mental, and physical development.

Confidence isn't something you magically have or don't. It's something you can build, and sometimes even borrow.

Whether you're retraining an OTTB, restarting after time out of the saddle, or simply trying to improve on your own, this episode will help you take stock of what's really going on when things aren't working.

Inside this episode:

• What it means to "borrow confidence", and why it works

• Why mental clarity must go beyond "knowing the thing"

• The emotional patterns that block physical progress

• How to check your beliefs before you check your aids

• Why your outside leg might not be doing what you think it's doing...

The full blog post with all of the links is at:- https://stridesforsuccess.com/episode1185

Restart & Reschool: Private Coaching

If you feel like you should be further along in your riding... But your confidence keeps stalling, or you're not sure what to focus on, this is your invitation to start fresh...

Restart & Reschool is 13 weeks of personal coaching to rebuild trust, rhythm, and structure in your riding. We'll fill the gaps in your riding, your horse's training, and your mindset, step by step, together.

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💌 I'd Love to Hear from You

What's one thing you're going to change after this episode? Did you spot a blind spot in your riding, or your mindset?

📩 Send me an email at [email protected] and tell me. I read every email, and you might even get a short personal video back from me!

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Ever feel like you're working so hard in the saddle… but nothing's changing?

In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians, we're exploring the key difference between training and retraining, and why understanding this shift can unlock your next breakthrough.

Whether you're working with an OTTB, returning to riding after a break, or helping your horse transition to a new job or discipline, this concept will help you see the real reason progress feels slow (or stuck).

We'll cover:

• How to tell if you're training or retraining (for both you and your horse)

• Why retraining is more emotionally charged and what that means in practice

• The 5 signs you're stuck in a retraining loop

• Why unlearning is just as important as learning in your riding journey

• Practical ways to move forward, including how to use video and coaching to shorten your progress path

This episode is your invitation to pause, reassess, and choose the right strategy, so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

What You'll Learn 🐴:

• What makes retraining harder than training (and why that's okay!)

• How emotional habits in horses and riders impact progress

• Why that recurring issue might be a retraining challenge, not a new training need

• Real-life rider and horse examples you'll probably recognize

• How to use the 5-question "Training or Retraining" test to figure out your next steps

Read the full post and get all the links at:- https://stridesforsuccess.com/episode1373-are-you-training-or-retraining/

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