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...

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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.

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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.

• 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

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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 🎉

• 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!

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🎧 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 😉)

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

• 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

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.

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Lunging is one of the most underestimated training tools riders have at their disposal. Yet so many riders miss the key ingredient that makes lunging truly effective; your position!

In this Strides Revisited episode, you’ll discover how where you stand in relation to your horse can make the difference between “going nowhere slowly” on the circle and having a clear, forward, focused training session.

This conversation ties directly into what we’ve been talking about this week on the podcast. That, often, one small perspective shift can unlock a massive breakthrough in your riding and training.

• Why your position on the ground has the same impact as your seat in the saddle

• How to identify neutral, driving, and resisting positions while lunging

• What happens when you’re too far ahead or behind your horse on the circle

• Why allowing your horse to turn in breaks the connection, and how to fix it

• How to create small shifts in your position that result in big changes in your horse’s way of going

If you’re feeling stuck with your horse or frustrated that training isn’t moving forward, the Restart & Reschool Coaching Program will help you create real momentum. You’ll get the clarity, step-by-step guidance, and personalized support to finally move past those sticky spots in your riding.

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Want to start seeing what’s really happening in your training sessions? I’ve created a free resource to help you use video for instant feedback in your day-to-day riding. It’s a simple, practical way to spot patterns, track progress, and make smarter decisions each time you ride.

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💬 Your position matters. On the ground, in the saddle, and in your mindset. This Strides Revisited episode will remind you how powerful a small shift can be.

Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the “right things” in the saddle, and yet your horse still doesn’t seem to get the memo? Maybe they won’t go forward, maybe they cut in on the circle, or maybe they just find clever ways to avoid what you’re asking.

In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast, I’m sharing why the problem often isn’t the exercise you’re doing… but the perspective you’re coming from. Sometimes a small perspective shift can be the key to your next riding breakthrough.

I’ll walk you through real-life examples from riders I’ve worked with in virtual live lessons: lunging issues, canter transitions, gripping with the knees, and refusals at fences. In each case, the transformation came from seeing things differently, making one small tweak, and allowing the horse to respond in a new way.

🎧 Listen in to discover how you can start creating breakthroughs in your own training today.

• Why perspective shifts often feel “wrong” at first, and why that’s a good thing

• How moving your position while lunging can make forward the only option

• Why waiting in canter transitions can change everything

• How releasing your knees can transform balance and softness

• Why watching yourself on video is one of the fastest ways to improve

Recording yourself might feel daunting, but it’s the simplest way to spot your blind spots. That’s why I created a free step-by-step guide:

👉 What if recording yourself for 5 minutes could change everything?

This guide shows you exactly how to set up your phone, what to look for, and how to use the footage to spot small tweaks that lead to big results.

Sometimes it’s hard to see your own blind spots, even on video! That’s where coaching makes all the difference.

Inside Restart & Reschool, I’ll work with you and your horse for 13 weeks to help you step out of frustration and into clarity. Together, we’ll uncover the small perspective shifts that create lasting change in your riding.

👉 Learn more here: stridesforsuccess.com/rr

Looking for consistent lessons, structure, and accountability in your riding? Connection is my monthly membership that helps riders make steady progress with their horse, especially if they’re riding alone without a trainer.

Inside, you’ll find:

• A monthly live virtual group riding lesson

• Themed collections of audio lessons and training

• Live review & planning sessions to keep you on track

• A place to get all of your riding and training-related questions answered

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Want to connect with other riders who are improving their riding step by step? The Daily Strides Podcast Online Community is our free Facebook group where you’ll find:

• Conversations around each new podcast episode

• Mini-challenges to inspire your training

• A place to ask questions and get support

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Your next riding breakthrough doesn’t have to come from learning a new exercise or drilling harder in the arena. Sometimes, it’s as simple as shifting your perspective and giving yourself the chance to see what’s really happening.

🎧 Tune in now, grab the free video resource, and start making small changes that lead to big results with your horse.

Most riders think of the halt as simply… stopping.

Pull the reins, horse stops - job done.

But what if I told you that each halt you ride could be one of the most powerful training tools you have? That, with a little intention, your halts could improve your balance, posture, communication... And your horse’s focus, engagement, and responsiveness?

In this Strides Revisited episode, we’re heading back to a favourite from August 2021 to help you see the halt in a whole new light. We’ll explore:

• Why the halt should be treated like a movement, not a full stop

• The difference between a horse who “steps into” a halt and one who’s dragged into it

• How working on your halts on the ground, on the lunge, and under saddle can transform your whole ride

• The tiny tweaks in your own position and aids that make a massive difference to your horse’s response

When you start seeing each halt as an opportunity rather than an ending, you’ll begin to notice more clarity, more connection, and better quality in every part of your riding.

Listen to the full episode, read the blog, and get all the links over at:- https://stridesforsuccess.com/episode1203

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Listen now and make your next halt count for more than just stopping your horse…