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Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

by Lorna Leeson

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Do You Need a Change With Your Horse?

September 8, 2026 · 13 min

When did you last try something completely new with your horse? Something neither of you expected to be particularly good at straight away? As riders, it's easy to confuse consistency with repeating the same familiar exercises over and…
You Can't Control Your Horse - But You Can Influence

April 15, 2026 · 20 min

Have you ever felt like if you stopped managing every little detail in the saddle, the whole ride would fall apart? Maybe your horse gets a little quick in trot. Maybe they lose balance, rush, lean, or wobble. And before you know it, you…
Why Self-Carriage Matters More Than Most Riders Realise

April 11, 2026 · 15 min

A lot of riders think they need a better outline, smoother transitions, or a horse who feels more "together"… But underneath all of that is a deeper question:- Can your horse maintain their own body without you micromanaging every…
Sunday Strides:- Mental Suppleness; The Identity Shift That Unlocks Better Riding

March 1, 2026 · 7 min

Letting go is hard. Especially when what you're letting go of feels like who you are. In this episode of Sunday Strides, Lorna explores the idea of mental suppleness as a rider; and why it's just as important as physical suppleness in the…
Letting Go to Level Up - The Messy Middle in Horse Riding

February 25, 2026 · 17 min

Have you ever started working toward something new in your riding where you intially felt excited, motivated, and ready to do the work... Only to realise halfway through that you might have bitten off more than you can chew?! If so…

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Sunday Strides:- A Challenge for the Week with Your Horse

February 22, 2026 · 4 min

One Pole = Endless Possibilities. Why do we overcomplicate our riding, when often the biggest breakthroughs come from doing less?! In this episode of Sunday Strides, Lorna challenges you to strip things right back. No fancy setups. No…
Are You Bracing when Working with Your Horse?

February 18, 2026 · 16 min

What happens when you expect the worst in your riding? More often than not, you brace! And when you brace, your horse feels it. In this episode, I'm diving into what bracing when working with your horse really looks like (physically…
A 10-Minute Riding Plan to Keep You Riding When Life Gets Busy

December 4, 2025 · 13 min

Life doesn't always leave space for long, luxurious rides, but that doesn't mean your riding has to slide backwards. In this episode, Lorna shares a simple, intentional 10-minute riding plan that keeps you connected, consistent, and moving…
Going Slow to Speed Up – Your Riding Questions Answered

November 26, 2025 · 25 min

Slowing down in your riding can feel frustrating, especially when you're eager to move forward or feel like you "should" be doing more. In this episode, I'm answering the most common questions riders sent in after last week's conversation…
What You're Not Willing to Do in Order to Improve Your Riding

November 20, 2025 · 17 min

If you've ever felt like things in the saddle are either happening at 100km/h with you just hanging on, or your horse feels like the handbrake will not release no matter how you ask... This episode is for you! Today, we're diving into the…
Sunday Strides:- The Quiet Power of Simply Being With Your Horse

November 16, 2025 · 4 min

Your Energy Begins the Conversation From the moment your horse becomes aware of you, before any halter, tack, or aids, the conversation has already started. In this episode, we explore how your energy sets the tone for the entire…
[Encore] Strides Revisited: Riding alone? Are you Making Progress in Your Riding? (Originally Ep #986)

November 15, 2025 · 14 min

You're in the arena. It's just you and your horse. No trainer. No instructor. Just the two of you - riding alone. This probably wasn't the plan, yet here you are. And if you're like most riders, it's not the riding alone that's the…

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About the show

If you are tired of riding the endless circle, or you're struggling to find inspiration for your riding each week, this is the podcast for you. The Daily Strides Podcast is for equestrians wanting to learn more, stay inspired, and continue to move the conversation between horse and rider forward. Each episode provides step by step guided instruction on different aspects of riding, groundwork, and lunging your horse or pony. All episodes have a full blog post published at https://StridesForSuccess.com. New episodes are published every Monday. Say goodbye to the endless circle and hello to intentional interaction with your horse in a way that you both enjoy, that you both benefit from, by subscribing to the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians today and Let's Make Every Ride Great