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 forward with your horse… Even when everything else feels chaotic.

If you've ever found yourself thinking, "I don't have time for a proper ride," this episode will show you how to make the most of the time you do have, and why short, focused riding sessions often create more progress than long, unfocused ones.

• Why a 10-minute plan can save your riding during busy seasons

• How to set up a smaller space to improve focus and reduce overwhelm

• Why "riding" doesn't have to mean being in the saddle

• The exact structure of the 10-minute riding plan

• What not to do when you're short on time

• Why intentional short rides often lead to better results than rushed long ones

• How to create momentum over 4–6 busy weeks using time windows, weekly focuses, and tracking

https://stridesforsuccess.com/episode1388-a-10-minute-riding-plan-to-keep-you-riding-when-life-gets-busy/

Join a growing community of riders from around the world who are building consistent progress in the saddle, often without riding more. Inside Connection, you'll get access to our fortnightly Review & Planning Calls, live virtual group lessons, Q&A sessions, and a full library of on-demand audio horse riding lessons. Start your two-week cycle with us today:
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Feeling stuck or uncertain in your riding and training? This 13-week 1-to-1 coaching program is designed to help you get unstuck and move forward with clarity and confidence. We'll work closely together to map out your next steps, troubleshoot your challenges, and get real results with your horse.
👉 https://stridesforsuccess.com/rr

Short on time? You don't need a full hour to make meaningful progress with your horse. This free resource gives you over 80 ideas for exercises, groundwork, mounted work, and mindset, all designed to help you move forward in your riding in 15 minutes or less. Perfect for busy riders or unpredictable days.
🎁 Grab it here: https://stridesforsuccess.com/15

Want to join other riders who are working alone but not feeling alone? Come be part of our free Facebook group where we share inspiration, training ideas, behind-the-scenes updates, and mini-challenges like Your Signature Ride. We'd love to welcome you!
👥 Join the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailystridespodcast

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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 and showing you how slow, steady work creates real, lasting progress for both you and your horse.

We'll cover:

• Where to begin when slowing things down (and why groundwork is the missing step for most riders)
• How to tell the difference between thinking forward and rushing so you know what's actually improving
• Why your first attempt at slow work might feel awful, and what that really means about your basics
• How to keep your horse (and yourself!) engaged when the work feels simple or repetitive
• What to do if you've been helicopter-riding and your horse falls apart when you stop helping
• Whether going slow affects fitness — and the mindset shift that makes all the difference
• How to know if your slow work is working by watching for specific changes in rhythm, balance, and responsiveness

If you're a rider working alone without a regular coach or trainer, this episode will help you feel more confident, more prepared, and far less overwhelmed about what "going slow" really looks like in practice.

Join a growing community of riders from around the world who are building consistent progress in the saddle, often without riding more. Inside Connection, you'll get access to our fortnightly Review & Planning Calls, live virtual group lessons, Q&A sessions, and a full library of on-demand audio horse riding lessons. Start your two-week cycle with us today:
👉 https://stridesforsuccess.com/join

Feeling stuck or uncertain in your riding and training? This 13-week 1-to-1 coaching program is designed to help you get unstuck and move forward with clarity and confidence. We'll work closely together to map out your next steps, troubleshoot your challenges, and get real results with your horse.
👉 https://stridesforsuccess.com/rr

Short on time? You don't need a full hour to make meaningful progress with your horse. This free resource gives you over 80 ideas for exercises, groundwork, mounted work, and mindset, all designed to help you move forward in your riding in 15 minutes or less. Perfect for busy riders or unpredictable days.
🎁 Grab it here: https://stridesforsuccess.com/15

Want to join other riders who are working alone but not feeling alone? Come be part of our free Facebook group where we share inspiration, training ideas, behind-the-scenes updates, and mini-challenges like Your Signature Ride. We'd love to welcome you!
👥 Join the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailystridespodcast

If this episode helped you, please consider subscribing to the podcast so you never miss a new one. Share it with a riding friend who could use a little extra clarity and encouragement. And if you have a moment, rating and reviewing the show really helps us reach more riders around the world.
Thank you for being part of the Strides for Success community!

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 uncomfortable truth that keeps so many riders stuck: not being willing to slow down in order to go faster later. We're stripping everything back to the foundational communication between you and your horse, the mindset of forwardness, and rebuilding from the beginning in a way that actually works.

Whether your horse feels like a rocket with a mind of its own… Or like they need a push and a prayer just to enter the arena; this episode will help you understand what's really going on, and what needs to happen next.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why "forward" has nothing to do with speed and everything to do with mindset

• The biggest communication gap that causes both rushing and slugging

• How groundwork becomes the key to changing your horse's willingness under saddle

• Why walk–halt transitions are the most underrated power tool in your riding

• How to know when you're ready to move on to trot and finally canter

• The 12-week framework that will rebuild responsiveness, confidence and connection

You don't need a different horse, you don't need to ride more. You just need to start at the beginning again, with the basics done correctly this time.

Let's dig in…
https://stridesforsuccess.com/episode1386-what-youre-not-willing-to-do-in-order-to-improve-your-riding/

Your next step if you're serious about creating actual progress in your training, without needing to ride more or change horses! Inside Connection, we're currently working through the Half Halt: first on the lunge, now in the saddle, and December is where everything clicks into place.

✔️ For riders working without a regular coach
✔️ Structured lessons + accountability so you stay consistent
✔️ A training rhythm that builds confidence, clarity & connection

Join us for the December Half Halt Training 🚀
👉 https://stridesforsuccess.com/join

This is our free, friendly Facebook group where you can share your wins, get support, ask questions, and connect with other riders who are also working alone, but not doing it alone anymore.

✔️ Weekly prompts & practical ideas
✔️ A space to stay motivated between rides
✔️ Real conversations with riders like you

Join us inside → https://facebook.com/groups/dailystridespodcast

If time is the reason you feel stuck… This is your lifeline! The "15 Minutes or Less" workbook gives you quick, focused exercises you can do on busy days to keep momentum going with your horse.

✔️ For riders short on time
✔️ No arena required
✔️ Keeps progress happening in tiny but powerful ways

Download it now → https://stridesforsuccess.com/15

If after listening you're thinking: "Yes, this is me. I need personal guidance through this process…", this is where we work 1–to-1 over 12 weeks to restart patterns, rebuild foundations, and reschool habits so you can move forward with certainty.

✔️ Tailored coaching for your exact partnership
✔️ Video reviews + clear assignments each week
✔️ Perfect for horses coming back into work or needing a clean slate

Learn more → https://stridesforsuccess.com/rr

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