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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Sunday Strides: What Pattern Are You Practicing (Without Realising It)?
So often, riders practice their riding without ever realising what they’re actually reinforcing. And more often than not, it’s the exact habits or tension patterns that are holding them back... In this episode of Sunday Strides, we’re talking about the unconscious patterns that sneak into your riding. Whether it’s physical (like tension in your left side) or mental (like self-doubt or over-analysis), these patterns become the default if we don’t intentionally interrupt them. You’ll hear a real-life example of a rider who changed everything with just one tweak in her lesson, and how you can use this same approach in your own ride this week. We’ll also kick off a fun new challenge in just a few days that builds on this exact idea 🎉 In This Episode, You'll Discover: Why most riders are reinforcing their blocks, without even realising it How your body and mind create patterns that feel automatic (even when they aren’t helpful) A simple story that shows how one intentional change can shift everything Real ideas you can try this week to disrupt an old habit A sneak peek at the Your Signature Ride Challenge launching this Tuesday! Links & Resources Mentioned: 🧭 Free Training – How to Turn Your Phone into Your Instructor Discover how to ride with more intention using your phone and a few simple tools: 👉 stridesforsuccess.com/video 🐴 Join Connection – Formerly Daily Strides Premium If you’re ready to actually do the thing you’ve been learning, Connection is the best next step. Weekly ride plans, live support, and audio horse riding lessons to work on. 👉 https://stridesforsuccess.com/connection 📣 Restart & Reschool – Private Coaching Feeling like your horse (or your mindset) needs a reset? Work 1:1 with Lorna to get back on track in your riding with confidence and clarity. 👉 https://stridesforsuccess.com/rr 👯♀️ Join the Free Facebook Group – The Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians Meet other riders who are improving their riding solo – one stride at a time. 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailystridespodcast 🍷 Equine’n’Wine Podcast! For something fun, light, and a little cheeky, tune into Lorna & her sister Emma-Jane as they sip wine and chat all things horses. 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equinenwine/id1832643897 What to Do Next: 🎧 After you listen, take 30 seconds to pause and ask yourself: What pattern might I be unconsciously practicing in my rides? Then, decide on one small change to try this week. And don’t forget—Tuesday’s episode kicks off a challenge that will help you take this even further in the saddle (and have a bit of fun along the way 😉)
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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Learning to Wait for the Jump (Originally Ep #1031)
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 🚀 Take the Next Step with Restart & Reschool If you’re working through sticky moments like this — refusals, hesitation, or confusion about your own position — you don’t have to figure it out alone. Inside Restart & Reschool, I’ll coach you step-by-step so you can create clarity in your aids, confidence in your timing, and consistency in your training. 👉 Enroll now: stridesforsuccess.com/rr 🎥 Free Resource: How to Use Video for Rider Feedback Want a quick win today? Grab my free training on how to use video to improve your riding. You’ll learn how to film yourself, what to look for, and the simple changes that can make the biggest difference. 👉 Get it here: stridesforsuccess.com/video 🐴 Join the Daily Strides Podcast Community Come join other riders who are committed to making every ride great inside the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians Facebook Group. Share your experiences, get support, and connect with riders who “get it.” 👉 Request to join here: Daily Strides Podcast Online Community
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