Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

Lunging is one of those rare things to do with horses that has a pretty low ‘barrier to entry’. Getting started is pretty easy and ‘do-able’ for most riders. All that is needed is a few essentials an…

So how do you know if your horse is really engaged? For many riders, we know that it is important, however, we struggle to make it happen consistently. When your horse’s core is engaged, it means tha…

Setting goals and making plans can feel like a waste of time when your horse is continuously tossing or throwing his head about. If you have a horse who reacts this way when being ridden, you will ag…

Does your horse go from 0 to 120 in half a stride whenever he sets his sights on a jump?  If so, you will probably agree with me that jumping is definitely not the thing you find most enjoyable to do…

So how do you become a ‘better’ rider?  What should you be focusing on in order to make progress regarding your communication skills in the saddle? I believe there are three specific areas that, if y…

The conversations with your horse begin with the conversation going on in your head. Your conversation with yourself. So many riders create stories to explain why things are the way they are. We do t…

It is possibly one of the first things you heard when you initially took up the reins. Yet, it is one of the most enduring struggles riders have in the saddle. And even when it is mastered on the fla…

Where should I start? Have you ever found yourself wondering about this with your horse? The beginning is the obvious answer. However, sometimes the beginning is not as simple to pin-point. This is e…

Do you have an OTTB or ex-racehorse that has just made the transition from the racetrack? Or maybe your thoroughbred has been with you for a while, but you’re just struggling to make progress and mov…

Some days does it feel like a mammoth task just to get your horse to put one foot in front of the other? He has no motivation whatsoever to do anything with any hint of enthusiasm or energy… But firs…

The opportunity to work with a young or green horse comes with great responsibility. You have the potential to place a lasting imprint on this horses riding career; and his opinion of being ridden in…

Do you have an OTTB or ex-racehorse that has just made the transition from the racetrack? Or maybe your thoroughbred has been with you for a while, but you're just struggling to make progress and mov…

Have you ever considered how, in order to be a good rider, you must be a good actor? Don't worry too much if you haven't, you're not alone... Many riders fail to see the connection between these two …

What this episode is all about and how it can help you:-

• Realise what true balance is when riding
• See that both you and your horse are responsi…

What this episode is all about and how it can help you:-

• Get clear on what an independent aid isn't!
• Understand what an independent aid is...
• G…

• Realise that contact is a result of other things
• Understand what 'forwardness' is and why it is so important
• See the role you play in the forw…

• Realise that contact is a result of other things
• Understand what 'forwardness' is and why it is so important
• See the role you play in the forw…

• Understand what inside and outside are when it comes to your aids
• Take the confusion out of applying your aids correctly
• Get started reframing …

• Understand what inside and outside are when it comes to your aids
• Take the confusion out of applying your aids correctly
• Get started reframing …

• Understand why you need to remain relaxed
• Make sure you have a plan before you begin
• Refrain from the one thing most riders do which actually m…