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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://StridesForSu ...
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When it comes to horses, riding, and training rhythm is often misunderstood and taken for granted. I think this is because horses are generally good at creating a pattern, but also, we tend to simply accept the first version of rhythm that's served up to us! And while that version will certainly be a pattern, it's the quality we need to begin payin…
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Want to create more consistency in your riding and make the most of each interaction with your horse? Join Daily Strides Premium today CLICK HERE While many people associate driving a Ferrari with happy things, most riders know that ‘riding’ the Ferrari of the yard is not that enjoyable at all! Riding a horse who rushes and runs everywhere is usual…
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You can get all of the details for the Connection Partnership Program HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/cpp As a rider, I bet that part of what you love about being an equestrian is the bond that you have with your horse. However, this bond, for many riders, takes time to develop and strengthen. This is because building a connection with your hors…
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Find out more about Daily Strides Premium HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/dsp Being on a horse who is determined to run as fast as he possibly can towards every pole, fence, or jump that he sees is nerve-wracking! There are many reasons your horse might do this. And assuming that you have ruled out discomfort or pain, then retraining can begin. …
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What would happen if you went 'all in' on one specific area of training or developing with your horse for the next 90 or so days? If you laser focus every interaction to support and strengthen the thing you want to improve or make happen? As I'm writing this, there are about 90 days left in the year, which ties in nicely with goals, etc. However, w…
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Let's take a hack together today while you work with your horse on stride adjustment. So often, the energy that is available to us while out on a hack can be harnessed into new or 'challenging' work. This can help you and your horse when you get back into the arena. As with all things in horse riding, the level of training you and your horse find y…
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How often do you get out on the trail with your horse? There are no right or wrong answers to this question. However, I find it interesting how most riders fall into 2 categories when it comes to trail riding or hacking with their horse. They see it purely as a way to relax or unwind with their horse. And then you have a smaller 2nd group who under…
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Start being consistent in your riding today with Daily Strides Premium It's always great to get out of the arena, so let's do it today - together! And not just to relax and chill, I want to help you use the energy of being out of the arena to improve the quality of your halt. The halt is a movement that many riders fail to use in their training. An…
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Become consistent in your riding - starting today - with Daily Strides Premium There are a number of things that, when we speak about working with our horses, can feel almost impossible for some riders. This is especially true if your horse is very 'laid-back' or 'lazy'. Other riders are working on channeling energy, etc. and you feel like if you c…
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Can you remember exactly how this date was last month for you and your horse? What about the month before? Didn't think so... And yet, maybe you're like so many other riders and have a complete aversion to writing things down! Why is that?! I know that I love writing down 'things that have yet to happen'. You know, planning and creating 'to-do' lis…
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Become more consistent in your riding with Daily Strides Premium There is this lovely place that you will reach with your horse in your training where you are working together. Both of you are invested in creating a desired outcome. This point is usually when you can begin to create and maintain consistent contact. It’s like an unwritten agreement …
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Are you happy with where you are right now in your riding journey? If you’ve been feeling a little stuck or ‘behind’ regarding progress for you and your horse, today is the day you can begin changing all of that; whether you make it to the yard right now, or not. The key to feeling better about yourself as an equestrian is to take action and actual…
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Contact is something so many riders want to achieve when working with their horses. However, it’s always worthwhile remembering that your horse was not born knowing how to be ridden. This means that contact is something both of you must learn about and then refine through your work together. For many horses, the challenge is made even more difficul…
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Just like us, all horses are different. They all interact with the world in their unique way. Their reactions and their responses. What would happen if you tailored your interactions with your horse specifically so that your horse can best understand and follow along? If each 'horse conversation' was a special one? If you could tailor your aids to …
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Whether you've just purchased a new horse, or the opportunity to regularly ride a different horse, the first few rides can feel a little daunting. Especially if you are coming back to riding after a break or you're used to riding another horse. One of the best things you can do is to begin assessing where you are both at in terms of training and co…
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Deciding to work towards something specific in your riding is a good thing. And, usually, you will feel positive about that decision, and all the work involved to get there, initially. Until you realize you must 'do' the work - and the novelty starts to wear off a little! Riding, just like most things, will involve effort. Especially when you are w…
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Sign Up for the NEW & Free Groundwork Webinar HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/webinar/ Horses are herd animals by nature. They will always choose to be with 'their herd' when they feel uncomfortable or worried about something. And this can become a big problem for riders. This is partially due to training and development requiring both horse and…
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Fancy taking a walk with me for 21 days and chat all things horse & riding related? If so, make sure you get signed up for the 2024 Equestrian Fitness Challenge The link is here:- https://equestrianfitnesschallenge.com/24 Finding your perfect new horse, for many riders, can also mean having to ride a lot of horses in order to find ‘the one’. It is …
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Join the all-new 100% free 2024 Equestrian Fitness Challenge HERE That feeling. When you had the best of intentions about what a ride was going to be like for you and your horse. Only to realise, 15 to 20 minutes into the ride, that you are 'beat'! Your legs are just not doing what you want them to do. Your head and shoulders feel like they weigh a…
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Sign Up for the All New 2024 EQuestrian Fitness Challenge and take a walk with me for 21 days as you become a better version of yourself in the saddle HERE https://equestrianfitnesschallenge.com/24 How many hours do you devote to training your horse each week? Have you ever considered that you might just be the 'team member' that needs more work...…
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Sign up for the 100% Free All New 2024 Equestrian Fitness Challenge HERE Walk, yoga, and learning more about 'being' a rider as you join me on a 21-day journey... https://equestrianfitnesschallenge.com/24 What does the typical equestrian look like? Apparently not like a lot of the typical equestrians that I know! Let me explain; recently I asked ri…
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Sign up for the all-new 2024 Equestrian Fitness Challenge HERE Walk with me for 21 days and watch how it transforms your riding! https://equestrianfitnesschallenge.com/24 Do you find yourself huffing and puffing after a couple of rounds of canter with your horse? Or perhaps you feel exhausted after only 20 minutes into a lesson? You find yourself w…
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Download Your Copy of the Groundpole Layout for This Episode HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/1322-download It is easy to become ‘stuck’, both physically and mentally, when riding in a smaller space. As riders, we tend to ‘slow things down’ to the point where we lose forwardness. Forwardness, both physical and mental, is essential to riding anyth…
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Sign up for the all new 100% free 2024 Equestrian Fitness Challenge... It's walking and yoga based (no workouts) and packed full of tips, ideas, concepts, and ways to improve your self as a rider https://stridesforsuccess.com/efc24 And share with a horsey friend... The more the merrier :) Ask any rider what they want to make happen when it comes to…
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100% FREE 2024 Equestrian Fitness Challenge The Equestrian Fitness Challenge is BACK! And 2024's Challenge is both brand spanking new - and completely different! 21 Days of walking & yoga... Let's GO! Sign Up Today at https://stridesforsuccess.com/efc24 Whether you realize it or not, incorrect or bad posture is hurting your riding. And your horse's…
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