Sunday Strides: Become Curious about Q4 and What You Can Do
What if the final quarter of the year was the perfect time to quietly experiment with what's next? In this week's Sunday Strides, Lorna invites you to rethink the end of the year, not as a time to wind down, but as a chance to try things on. To become curious about what your riding could look like in 2026 by gently testing the waters now, while the pressure is low and the possibilities are wide open. Whether you're considering a new goal, working on connection, or coming back to riding after time off, this short episode will help you use Q4 as a quiet launchpad for big future wins with your horse. “What would it look like to experiment now, so you enter January with real clarity and momentum already built?” What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Why October, November & December are a great time to experiment in your riding How curiosity (not pressure) can drive more consistent, joyful progress Ways to start lightly testing your 2026 riding goals now, without overwhelm How to avoid the “goal-setting trap” of waiting until January to figure it all out The power of laying foundations now, so you’re ready to fly in the new year Join our amazing free community where we’re helping riders like you find clarity, connection, and confidence, one stride at a time. 👉 Join the DSPodcast Online Community Ready to Start Aligning Your Practice with Your Progress? Here are a few resources to support you this week: 🎁 Free Training – How to Turn Your Phone Into Your Riding Instructor** Get better results from every session—without needing a coach in the arena! 💬 Connection Membership https://stridesforsuccess.com/join Weekly live lessons and training, private podcast feed, and support to help you ride with purpose. Monthly themes keep you aligned and moving forward. 🐴 Restart & Reschool Private Coaching https://stridesforsuccess.com/rr Want help identifying and fixing the habits holding you and your horse back? Work 1-to-1 with me to move from stuck to progress. And if you’re looking for something more relaxed and casual, come join me and my sister Emma-Jane over on our second podcast Equine’n’Wine! We talk horses, riding life, and everything in between. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equinenwine/id1832643897
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Why Your Riding Falls Apart Under Pressure (and How to Fix It)
Have you ever spent weeks practicing something in your riding, only for it to completely fall apart the moment you’re under pressure? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians, Lorna shares a heartwarming story from her son’s first school concert that perfectly mirrors what happens when riders and horses step out of their comfort zones. You’ll discover why even after all your careful practice, things can still go “wonky” when pressure shows up, and how those very moments can become the foundation for confidence, growth, and a stronger partnership with your horse. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why practice and pressure feel completely different, and how to use both to your advantage How to reframe mistakes so they become confidence builders, not confidence crushers What to do when things go sideways in the saddle (because they will!) Three real rider examples that prove progress doesn’t require perfection Simple mindset shifts to help you stay consistent, compassionate, and in sync with your horse Key Takeaway Your confidence isn’t built when everything goes right. It’s built in those imperfect, unpredictable, “wonky” moments, when you keep showing up, keep riding, and keep communicating with your horse anyway. Pressure doesn’t mean failure. It’s just feedback showing you where to focus your next bit of practice. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Your Signature Ride Challenge → Practice applying gentle “pressure” in a fun, no-judgment way. https://stridesforsuccess.com/ride Restart & Reschool Private Coaching → Work 1-to-1 with Lorna to turn your practice into progress. Find out more https://stridesforsuccess.com/rr Connection Membership → The online space where real riders learn, plan, and stay consistent with their horses. https://stridesforsuccess.com/join The Daily Strides Podcast Online Community → Continue the conversation with other riders who listen to the podcast. Share your own “wonky” moments, ask questions, and celebrate progress inside our free Facebook community. Join Here
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Sunday Strides: Are You In Alignment with What You Want?
How are you showing up for what you say you want in your riding? In this quick Sunday Strides pep talk, we’re diving into the powerful (but often uncomfortable) truth: you can’t receive what you’re working toward if you’re not in alignment with it. Many riders set goals like building confidence, improving their seat, or developing better contact. But then... - They avoid the saddle - Rush through rides stressed - Or keep drilling the same old exercises and expecting a different result In this episode, Lorna invites you to pause and check in: Are your actions aligned with your intentions? Are your habits and mindset helping, or quietly sabotaging, your goals? Are you creating space for the results you say you want to actually arrive? Because real progress in your riding often starts within... Want More Support in Aligning Your Riding? ✅ The Signature Ride Challenge Write your name with your seat and leg aids. A fun (and free) GPS challenge that helps you finally put your knowledge into action. Join the Signature Ride Challenge here:- https://stridesforsuccess.com/ride ✅ Connection Join our monthly membership for grounded, joyful, rider-aligned progress — with weekly group audio lessons, mindset support, and a clear plan every month. Learn more about Connection here:- https://stridesforsuccess.com/join ✅ Restart & Reschool Private Coaching Feeling stuck? Ready for structured support and transformation? Restart & Reschool gives you 13 weeks of 1:1 coaching to move from stuck to certain in the saddle. Check out Restart & Reschool here:- https://stridesforsuccess.com/rr Let's Keep the Conversation Going Come share your takeaways (or your aligned action for the week!) inside the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians Facebook group. It’s completely free and full of like-minded riders who want to show up better in the saddle. Join us here » Subscribe to the Daily Strides Podcast on your favorite app so you never miss a mini pep talk or full training episode.
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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Returning to Riding Week 1 Day 2 (Originally Ep #827)
Have you ever felt like you're just a passenger when riding? Or like you've forgotten how to “feel” your horse underneath you? In this Strides Revisited episode, we’re bringing you Week 1, Day 2 of the Original Returning to Riding Program; a guided audio ride designed to help you gently reconnect with your horse and yourself in the saddle. Whether you’re returning to riding after a break or simply want to become more intentional with your seat and rhythm, this ride will help you: Tune into your horse’s natural rhythm Re-establish balance and posture through your seat Begin riding from feel, without overthinking every step Build quiet confidence, ride by ride It’s a simple, supportive lesson to help you get back into your body and into the moment with your horse. Special Offer for Podcast Listeners 🎧 Love this ride? You can get the entire 6-week Returning to Riding audio program, plus all the bonuses - for less than $50! 👉 Use this special link to unlock your 50% discount (no expiry!): https://training.stridesforsuccess.com/offers/9JG8NhCv?coupon_code=ORTR_BLOG More Support for Returning Riders Want private coaching as you rebuild your confidence and skills in the saddle? Check out Restart & Reschool Private Coaching to work with me 1-to-1 and create a personalized plan for you and your horse. Mentioned in This Episode: Returning to Riding Audio Program – 50% Off Restart & Reschool Private Coaching The Signature Ride Challenge; Free Lesson & Workbook Let’s Connect Join the free Daily Strides Podcast Online Community on Facebook It’s the best place to get support, encouragement, and fun ideas for you and your horse.
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Your Riding Isn’t Improving? Learning More Might Not Help…
Do you ever feel like you're constantly learning new things—but your riding still isn’t improving? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why so many riders get stuck in the learning loop: collecting content, planning obsessively, and overthinking every ride - without actually making progress in the saddle. You’ll hear real stories from three riders I’ve worked with inside Restart & Reschool Private Coaching, and how they moved from stuck and frustrated to focused and confident again. The secret? It wasn’t more knowledge. It was action. Whether you’ve been out of the saddle for a while, feel like you’ve plateaued, or just want to ride better with less stress—this episode is for you. 🎯 In This Episode: The “content collecting trap” keeps riders stuck Why learning alone doesn’t create progress Real breakthroughs from 3 different riders How short, focused rides can change everything What to do when fear or perfectionism holds you back An invitation to take your first step with the Your Signature Ride Challenge 🧭 Links Mentioned: → Join the FREE Signature Ride Challenge: https://stridesforsuccess.com/ride → Get 50% Off the Original Returning to Riding 6-Week Audio Program: https://training.stridesforsuccess.com/offers/9JG8NhCv?coupon_code=ORTR_BLOG → Work with Me in Restart & Reschool Private Coaching: https://stridesforsuccess.com/rr → 15 Minutes or Less Freebie: https://stridesforsuccess.com/15 💬 Let’s Continue the Conversation: Are you inside the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians Facebook Group yet? Join other riders who are taking part in the Signature Ride Challenge and supporting each other’s progress. It’s free and you’re invited! → Join the Facebook Group
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