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Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians
Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

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

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I think it's safe to say that all equestrians use artificial aids when working with and communicating with their horses at some point.  And yet, for some reason, many riders see many of these things as being 'bad'.  However, for the most part, this is simply not true; especially if they are used correctly. If you use a saddle, a bridle, a head collar, a leadrope, a stable, an arena, a round pen, etc. etc. etc. when working with or training your horse, you are using artificial aids. And when they are used correctly, they can really be a help when explaining things to your horse and also helping your horse to develop strength through his body.  However, the keyword in that sentence is 'correctly'... Read More of This HERE

https://stridesforsuccess.com/1299-using-artificial-aids-when-training-your-horse

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If you enjoy jumping with your horse, riding that clear round is all important. Luckily there are a few key areas you can work on in your training that will help you to begin seeing more of them.  Adjusting the length of your horse's strides is just one of those. And it's also a pretty useful exercise for all horses and riders, jumping or not. If you can begin to intentionally help your horse to have either a shorter or a longer stride, it gives you both flexibility and adjustability in your riding In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast, I want to help you to begin to understand just how versatile this exercise is to have in your toolkit when it comes to riding your horse.   Read the Full Article HERE (it's a good one!)    https://stridesforsuccess.com/1298-adjusting-the-length-of-your-horses-stride-for-jumping   Resources:- Considerations When Creating a Jumping Schedule for Your Horse - Freebie! Connection; 10 audio horse riding lessons to use to help your jumping & Video Reviews   Join Our Online Community of Equestrians

 

As riders, we have all heard of the half halt.  Many riders use it regularly to, let's be honest, varying levels of success! And while it can be easy to say that your horse is just not all that responsive, and just leave it at that.  I think a better plan would be to tweak your approach and see if you can maybe get a better result.

And then commit to sprinkling half halts all over the arena when working with your horse; groundwork, lunging, and when riding.

You might be thinking "half halts during groundwork and lunging? Hardly!"  But in today's episode, I want to literally 'sell' you on the idea of learning, practicing, and incorporating these into your day-to-day sessions with your horse.  And then just allowing the results to speak for themselves :)

Read the Full Article HERE

https://stridesforsuccess.com/episode1296-sprinkling-half-halts-all-over-the-arena

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Training your horse alone can feel like a big responsibility.  And, let's be honest, for the most part, it is! And if you're anything like what I was like when I first began playing with this (with my saint of a pony), there's a good chance there are a couple of things 'missing' from your 'program'. You see, training a horse is a little like following a recipe.  Change one or two things around and you will get a completely different result! Today, I want to help you identify what might be missing in your training 'program' so that you know where to begin working. I've 'crowd-sourced this a little by referring to some of the most common challenges I get asked about by riders from all over the world... Okay, let's go!   Read the Full Article & All Related Links HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/episode1294-whats-missing-when-training-your-horse   Seeking Founding Riders…

If you are considering training your horse at home or alone (boarding at a barn, but don’t have a regular coach or trainer), make sure you check out the details of my upcoming brand-new program.

I’m looking for a limited number of riders to work in-depth with me and my team as we go through this program for the first time.  Get on the waitlist to be the first to find out all of the information… We start in early September. Get All the Details HERE (no obligation to join the program, just be the first to know all of the details :) )

Whether your horse has been on a hiatus due to injury, winter hibernation, or life's seasons, bringing them back into work can feel so exciting.  And yet, it can also feel a little overwhelming for many riders.  In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast, we'll explore how you can successfully build your horse's fitness and bring them back to work after a long break.

 1. Slow & Steady Wins the Race

Now, there is always a temptation to simply 'dive in' and start riding.  Full speed ahead!  But... As you know, this is not in your horse's best interest, especially long term when we are talking about soundness, training, and longevity.

Patience is one of your best friends here and while thinking about what you used to do with your horse when he was fit before can be inspiring, it is vital that you give him the time and the opportunity to get to that point again in his work and training.

Start slow with lots of road work and walking initially.  This steady work will help to increase his stamina to prevent injuries.  An initial 6-week 'build up' period can be useful to create and follow.  

 

Read the Full Article HERE

https://stridesforsuccess.com/1295-building-your-horses-fitness-coming-back-to-work-after-a-long-break

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Is there a golden rule about how often a horse should be worked? I'm not so sure.  However, when I have riders ask me how many days they should ride, I usually have a pretty standard answer... "It depends". And that is what I want to dive into today.   Helping you to figure out how many days to ride your horse each week. Read the Full Article & Links to Everything Mentioned HERE Seeking Founding Riders…

If you are considering training your horse at home or alone (boarding at a barn, but don’t have a regular coach or trainer), make sure you check out the details of my upcoming brand-new program.

I’m looking for a limited number of riders to work in-depth with me and my team as we go through this program for the first time.  Get on the waitlist to be the first to find out all of the information… We start in early September. Get All the Details HERE (no obligation to join the program, just find out all of the details :) )

I remember the excitement I felt when I began working with my pony 'alone' at home in the fields when I was younger.  The feeling that anything was possible if I was only willing to put in the consistent effort and work. And the feeling that there was just so much to do and so little time to do it!   My mind was racing with thoughts of ground pole exercises, schooling movements, jumping grids, fitness training, etc., etc., etc.  All of the 'exciting' stuff I had seen other riders get up to in the pony magazines I got as a treat a couple of times a year. And after speaking with thousands of adult riders over the years, I think they also experience those same feelings.  Except as an adult, when training your horse alone, those feelings of initial excitement can often turn into overwhelm pretty quickly! In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast, I want to chat about the very first concept I believe all horses and riders should work on in their training.  And I want to help you begin to think of this as the absolute foundation of everything else you do with your horse. Especially if you are training your horse alone.   Read the Full Article & Easily Find All of the Revelant Links HERE   Seeking Founding Riders…

If you are considering training your horse at home or alone (boarding at a barn, but don’t have a regular coach or trainer), make sure you check out the details of my upcoming brand-new program.

I’m looking for a limited number of riders to work in-depth with me and my team as we go through this program for the first time.  Get on the waitlist to be the first to find out all of the information… We start in early September. Join the Waitlist HERE (no obligation to join the program, just be the first to know all of the details :) )

Have you ever begun following a recipe and it's all going great, until... You realize that you are missing an ingredient.  And whether it is an absolutely key ingredient or a more 'supporting' ingredient, it matters. Because at the end of the process, what you've made is not exactly what you had in mind when you began... Training your horse at home can sometimes feel like this.  You get a few days or weeks into it, only to find your momentum grinds to a halt when you don't have access to a key piece of equipment. Today, I want to help you identify what you will need (the basics) to get started and what you might like to add further down the line. After all, the equipment when training your horse is almost as important as the plan. Read the Full Article and All Relevant Links HERE Seeking Founding Riders...

If you are considering training your horse at home or alone (boarding at a barn, but don't have a regular coach or trainer), make sure you check out the details of my upcoming brand-new program. 

I'm looking for a limited number of riders to work in-depth with me and my team as we go through this program for the first time.  Get on the waitlist to be the first to find out all of the information... We start in early September. Join the Waitlist HERE (no obligation to join the program, just be the first to know all of the details :) )

It's one of those things that, initially, can sound both amazing and terrifying at the same time. Training your own horse. And maybe you have been thinking about undertaking this journey yourself, yet feel a little apprehensive about what's required.  Because let's face it, it can be a daunting goal to set.  Not only do you have to be 'able' to do it.  You also have to commit to following it through...

In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast, I will lay out exactly what you need to be able and ready for if you do decide to train or retrain your horse. To decide if you truly have both the rider and trainer skills to make this work for you both.

Read the full article that includes relevant links HERE

Seeking Founding Riders...

If you are considering training your horse at home or alone (boarding at a barn, but don't have a regular coach or trainer), make sure you check out the details of my upcoming brand-new program.

I'm looking for a limited number of riders to work in-depth with me and my team as we go through this program for the first time.  Get on the waitlist to be the first to find out all of the information... We start in early September. Join the Waitlist HERE (no obligation to join the program, just be the first to know all of the details :) )

Your time or your money; it's an age-old toss-up!  For the most part, most things can be improved, strengthened, corrected, or achieved when we invest either time or money towards it. And, for the most part, you can excel in the progression if you are able to invest both.  And training your horse is no different. And while many will argue that training a horse requires both time and money, for many riders it's possible, or necessary, to offset one with the other.  It will simply depend on your unique situation. Like everything else, there are pros and cons to consider with each approach.  In this episode, I want to help you understand which choice may be better for you.  Investing your time or investing your money when it comes to training your horse. Read the Full Article and all of the relevant links HERE... Seeking Founding Riders...

If you are considering training your horse at home or alone (boarding at a barn, but don't have a regular coach or trainer), make sure you check out the details of my upcoming brand-new program.

I'm looking for a limited number of riders to work in-depth with me and my team as we go through this program for the first time.  Get on the waitlist to be the first to find out all of the information... We start in early September. Join the Waitlist HERE (no obligation to join the program, just be the first to know all of the details :) )