Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

• Sunday Strides: Just Get On – No More Waiting

  Welcome to the very first episode of Sunday Strides – the new weekly series from the Daily Strides Podcast designed to get your mindset right before the week begins. These episodes are short (under 5 minutes), unscripted, and packed with the motivation, truth, and tough love you need to get back in the saddle—even when it’s not perfect. In this episode, we’re talking about the trap of waiting for the “perfect time” to ride and why that’s costing you real progress with your horse. Because here’s the truth: You don’t need a perfect plan. You need to just get on. 🐴 What You’ll Hear in Today’s Pep Talk: Why waiting for ideal conditions is slowing you down How imperfect action builds confidence The mindset shift you need to ride more consistently A direct challenge to ride this week—even if it’s messy The difference between riders who grow… and those who don’t 🎯 Want Help Knowing What to Do Once You’re On? Inside Daily Strides Premium, you’ll get: ✅ Weekly audio-guided riding plans ✅ Step-by-step lessons to follow in real time ✅ Support, structure, and progress without needing a trainer by your side ✅ A private podcast feed so you can listen anywhere This month inside DSP: We’re working on groundwork and lunging over poles -perfect if your horse needs a reset, or you want to build connection before getting back in the saddle. 👉 Join Daily Strides Premium here ⏱️ Short on Time? Grab your free copy of 15 Minutes or Less – a guide packed with quick, effective exercises you can ride today. 🎁 Download the Freebie 💬 Join the Conversation: Inside the Daily Strides Podcast Facebook Group, we’re sharing weekly riding goals and holding each other accountable. ➡️ Join the group here Tell us what you’re committing to this week after listening to the episode! 🔁 Love Sunday Strides? Make sure you’re following the Daily Strides Podcast on your favorite platform and share this episode with a rider who needs a little motivation today. 🎧 Subscribe, share, and let’s ride together. 📌 Quick Links Recap: Join DSP: https://stridesforsuccess.com/dsp Download the Freebie: https://stridesforsuccess.com/15 Join the FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DailyStridesPodcast

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• [Encore] Strides Revisited: Developing Your Seat in the Canter (Originally Ep #1139)

  Do you ever feel like the more effort you put into canter, the worse your seat becomes? You're not alone... In this encore episode of the Daily Strides Podcast, we're revisiting a popular lesson: Developing Your Seat in the Canter. Originally aired in March 2020, it’s packed with timeless insights for riders who feel stuck, disconnected, or frustrated in the canter. This episode will help you: Understand the difference between following and forcing in the canter Use the "clothes hanger" analogy to create true postural alignment Recognize how shoulder tension and over-efforting are sabotaging your seat Learn why carrying yourself is step one in developing a supple, effective seat Discover how to use the half-halt with your seat—without blocking your horse Whether you're a returning rider, a bit rusty, or just ready to upgrade your seat… this episode is your starting point. Read the full blog post HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/episode1139-developing-your-seat-in-the-canter/ 🎯 Ready to Ride Better in the Canter? 💪 Get stronger, more balanced, and more aware in the saddle with the free 👉 Equestrian Fitness Challenge It's 21 days of walking and 'yogaing' designed for riders, to help you feel more secure and effective in every gait - including the canter. 🐴 Want to Go from Being a Passenger to Being a Rider in the Saddle? Join the waitlist for Returning to Riding, to make sure you get notified of my new upcoming live training to help you do just that.  👉 ReturningtoRiding.com 💬 Let’s Make Every Ride Great If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review the Daily Strides Podcast on your favorite app. Your support helps more riders find the show and start making real progress in their riding. 🎧 Know another rider who’s struggling with their seat in the canter? Send this episode their way or share it in your riding group! 💬 Join the Conversation Inside Our Free Online Community Want more support in your riding journey? Join the Daily Strides Podcast Online Community—a free space where riders like you come together to ask questions, share wins, and stay motivated. 🎉 Join us here → Daily Strides Podcast Online Community Let me know what stood out to you in this episode - and how your seat feels in the canter these days. I’d love to hear your thoughts inside the group 💛

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• Securing Your Swinging Lower Leg in Trot and Canter

  Have you ever noticed your lower leg swinging like a windscreen wiper while you're trotting or cantering? You’re not alone—and here’s the good news: your swinging lower leg is not the real problem. It’s a symptom of something deeper going on in your riding. Whether your horse is tuning you out… or rocketing off when you didn’t mean to ask for more—this episode will help you understand what's actually causing the instability and how to finally fix your swinging lower leg in a way that lasts. Read the full blog post HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/episode1364-securing-your-swinging-lower-leg-in-trot-and-canter In This Episode of the Daily Strides Podcast, You’ll Discover: ✅ Why your lower leg swinging is rarely the actual problem ✅ What to check in your rising/posting trot technique that could be causing the swing ✅ How your shoulders in canter are secretly sabotaging your leg stability ✅ What to do instead of "holding" your leg still (spoiler: that doesn’t work!) ✅ The missing link between your seat, balance, and leg aids that could change everything 🎯 3 Actionable Steps to Begin Fixing Your Swinging Lower Leg Today: Record yourself riding this week to pinpoint exactly when your leg begins to swing (trot? canter?). Refine your rising/posting technique—think diagonally forward, not straight up and down. Check your shoulders in the canter—they may be causing imbalance that your lower leg is reflecting. 🎉 Join the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians Online Community Want more support as you work on your position and improve your riding? Come join me and thousands of other equestrians inside the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians Online Community on Facebook. Ask questions, share your riding wins, and get free trainings to help you make consistent progress - especially if you train your horse alone. 👉 Join us here 👇 Don’t Miss the Free Training Coming Soon If you’re ready to upgrade the basics in your riding and move past frustrating habits like a swinging lower leg, hop on the waitlist for my free online training at: 🌐 www.returningtoriding.com We’ll dive into the habits that are holding you back—and how to build new ones that support your riding right now. ✨ Want Guided Audio Lessons for Every Ride? If you're ready to improve your riding every time you swing into the saddle, come join us inside Daily Strides Premium. You’ll get: Structured riding plans delivered as audio horse riding lessons Weekly virtual LIVE group horse riding lessons A clear focus for each ride - so you’re never wondering what to work on Fortnightly Live Review & Planning co-working sessions Support and coaching to keep you on track Monthly Live Q&A to get your questions answered Step-by-step progression, even when riding alone 🎧 Listen, ride, and improve—every day. 👉 Join Daily Strides Premium Here 💛 Subscribe, Rate & Review If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your podcast app. Your reviews help more equestrians discover the show and make every ride great. 💌 And if you know a rider who struggles with a swinging lower leg, please share this episode with them! 📌 Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Join the Free Training Waitlist – Returning to Riding Daily Strides Podcast Online Community – Facebook Group  

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• Why Basics Aren’t Just for Beginners

  Feel like you're stuck going in circles with your horse - even though you've been riding for years? You're not alone, and you're definitely not doing it wrong. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians, Lorna Leeson helps you reframe the basics… not as boring, beginner stuff, but as the real foundation for making lasting progress in the saddle. Whether you're returning to riding after a break or have been riding for decades, this episode will help you understand how revisiting the fundamentals with intention can reignite your progress, rebuild your confidence, and deepen the connection with your horse. Read the full blog post and get all of the links HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/episode1363-why-basics-arent-just-for-beginners 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why experienced riders often feel stuck — and how to move through it How “the basics” evolve as your riding improves The difference between beginner basics and advanced fundamentals How your position, posture, and aids create (or block) communication Why continuous refinement is the key to consistent, confident rides How to make the basics your superpower — not your punishment 🐴 This Episode is Perfect For You If: You’re a returning rider who wants to get back in the saddle with clarity You’ve lost momentum in your training and don’t know where to start again You feel frustrated that you’re working on things you “should’ve mastered” You want to ride with more feel, awareness, and effectiveness You’re ready to turn the basics into breakthroughs ✍️ Take Action from This Episode: Identify one foundational skill—like transitions, turning, or your position—that you can intentionally focus on during your next 3 rides. Join the waitlist for the Returning to Riding Program so you're the first to know when enrollment opens. Register for the Free Live Training Webinar where we’ll walk through exactly how to spot and upgrade the basics that matter most to you right now. 🔁 Join the Returning to Riding Program Waitlist Ready to rebuild your riding confidence and start making consistent progress again? Lorna’s Returning to Riding Program is designed specifically for riders who are coming back after a break or navigating a plateau. It’s the structured, supportive system you need to reconnect with your horse — and yourself. 👉 Join the Waitlist Here 📩 Or email [email protected] 💬 Want Support & Accountability? You don’t have to figure it out alone. Inside the Daily Strides Podcast Online Community, riders like you are working on the same things — basics, breakthroughs, and better communication with their horses. 💬 Join us here: stridesforsuccess.com/group 🔗 Resources Mentioned Returning to Riding: Join the Waitlist Daily Strides Podcast Community: Join the Group 📌 Connect with Lorna Website: www.stridesforsuccess.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @stridesforsuccess Facebook: Daily Strides Podcast Online Community 🎙️ Subscribe & Review Loving the podcast? Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! And if this episode helped you reframe the basics, please leave a 5-star review — it helps other riders discover the show and get back on track in the saddle. 💬 Quote from the Episode “Basics are not something you leave behind. They're something you keep refining—because they’re the secret to moving forward in your riding.”

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• Stuck? Your 90-Day Riding Reset Starts Here!

  Feeling stuck in your riding or horse training? You’re not alone — and more importantly, you’re not broken. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians, Lorna Leeson shares a powerful and practical approach to getting unstuck: a structured, intentional 90-day reset. Whether you're plateauing in the saddle, unsure how to move forward with your horse, or overwhelmed by inconsistent results, this episode gives you the exact steps to create momentum — and keep it going. Plus, Lorna opens up about her own journey through a frustrating period of feeling stuck and the rules she created to finally turn things around. Read the full blog post (and get all the links) HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/episode1362-stuck-your-90-day-riding-reset-starts-here 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why riders and horses both get stuck — and how to recognize the signs How to create a 90-day riding and training plan that actually works The power of simple rules and personal commitment How to stay motivated through the dips and distractions Lorna’s personal experience with hitting a plateau and how she bounced back Why accountability and clarity are key to staying on track 🐴 This Episode is Perfect For You If: You’re a rider training alone without a regular instructor You’ve lost momentum in your riding or feel like you’re going in circles Your horse’s training progress has plateaued or feels inconsistent You want structure, motivation, and real progress in the next 90 days You’re ready to commit to change, even if it feels uncomfortable ✍️ Create Your Own 90-Day Reset Plan Start by defining where you want to be in 90 days. Set 3–5 clear, non-negotiable rules that will support that vision. Then, write them down and commit to showing up — no matter what life throws at you. Need help putting your plan together? Scroll down for a powerful next step… 🔁 Join “Restart & Reschool: Private Coaching” Ready for personalized support in your riding and training journey? Lorna’s Restart & Reschool Private Coaching Program is designed specifically for riders training solo. Get access to weekly audio lessons, virtual check-ins, tailored feedback, video reviews, and more. 👉 Learn more here 📩 Or email [email protected] 🤝 Share Your Plan & Get Support Inside the Daily Strides Podcast Online Community, we’re cheering each other on, one stride at a time. Share your 90-day plan, post your rules, and get real accountability from like-minded riders. 💬 Join us here: https://stridesforsuccess.com/group 🔗 Resources Mentioned: Restart & Reschool: Private Coaching Program Daily Strides Podcast Community 📌 Connect with Lorna: Website: www.stridesforsuccess.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @stridesforsuccess Facebook: Daily Strides Podcast Online Community 🎙️ Subscribe & Review: Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! And if this episode helped you, please leave a 5-star review — it helps other riders find the show and get back on track with their horses. 💬 Quote from the Episode: “You need structure. You need clarity. You need a finish line. And that starts today — not next Monday, not after your next tack upgrade, and not when the weather is better.”

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