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Using Lunging to Help Your Horse Build Responsibility

As both a rider and trainer of your horse, one of your responsibilities is to help your horse build responsibility. In order for riders and their horses to take their training further, both sides of the team need to show up and work together.

This cannot happen if we, the riders, are trying to control all of the moving parts. And so, this can bring up a few questions for riders...

How can I begin to help my horse work 'with' me, rather than just 'for' me? And how can I develop his confidence so that he feels ready to take on some of the responsibility?

Now, I believe that the responsible way to do this is to be consistent and invest time. I also think that this part of the learning should be approached in a few different ways. In the saddle, on the ground, and on the lunge or long lines. This way we can both explain, allow, and respond to our horses from lots of different perspectives. And this, in turn, allows them more opportunities to develop their 'responsibility muscle'.

Recently I spoke about how to begin doing this while riding. You can read or listen to that article/episode HERE. However, today, I want to dive into a personal favorite of mine; lunging.

3 Days to Success Full Lunging - Free Training

Have you tried lunging before - and ended up with a horse running wildly in circles around you?! Or maybe you tried, and the outcome was a horse standing square to you, with no intention of EVER circling around you?! Or are you just a little nervous to start lunging at all? The struggle can be real, eh?!

I have a fantastic free training for you to 'Successfully Get Started with Lunging (whether it's your first time or your 121st time to try this) in 3 Days' and you can sign up (for free) BY CLICKING HERE or visiting https://stridesforsuccess.com/3days

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Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

en-usNovember 08, 2022

Stop Trying to Control Your Horse!

For years, I was all about control when it came to horses. I wanted to understand how to control them better, and how I could help riders do this… Until, one day, I realized I was working under a false pretense! You see, I figured something out. It was like an ‘oh wow’ moment.

There is no way to control a horse – or at least a way to do this that encourages the development and training of horse and rider.

And I really and truly believe that if more riders could understand this, they can make progress far more quickly. And enjoy the whole training journey a whole lot more as well… In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast, I am diving into all of the reasons that trying to control your horse is actually holding you both back from doing more in your work together.

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Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

en-usOctober 24, 2022

3 Keys To More Consistent Contact

Contact can often look effortless for some horses and riders. And yet, for many other riders, consistent contact can seem like an enigma. Any efforts at consistency tend to lead to heaviness. Or a complete lack of any contact! So where is this fine line between consistent, quality contact and washing lines?

In order to develop contact with your horse, I feel that you must first understand what a 'good' contact is. This can often be confusing for many riders, so let's start there...

Creating Consistent Contact

As you begin working on this with your horse the next time you ride, remember that contact must be developed over time. Both you and your horse must have the necessary strength and development physically and mentally in order to maintain true contact.

There are numerous audio horse riding lessons available to you inside of Connection that you can use to create this with your horse. Get started working on this today by joining HERE

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Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

en-usOctober 04, 2022

Introducing the Canter to Walk Transition

So you are a place in your canter where you want to begin to do a little ‘more’. After a quick ‘google’ of all the different exercises, you see a canter to walk pop up a few times. Canter to walk?! Without a handbrake?! Yes, and even better, this will begin to prepare you and your horse for so much more to come.

The canter to walk transition can seem daunting when we begin to think about it first. However, once you and your horse have begun working successfully in a few key areas, it does not have to be as complicated as maybe you believe it is.

The First Few Canter to Walk Transitions

So, before we go any further with this, I feel that it’s important to realize that the first few transitions probably won’t be your best work! It is completely normal for your horse to include a few, usually wobbly, steps of trot in before he reaches walk. This is okay.

Very often, the first few attempts at the canter to walk, even with all of the preparations, can look and feel a little like a child learning to walk! Hesitant, unbalanced, and looking for support.

Keep in mind that canter to walk is not something your horse will do a lot by himself. And going direct from canter to a balanced, rhythmic walk is definitely not something you will see happening among horses in a field!

This can mean that you will have to both explain and encourage your horse to perform this transition. And, depending on where you are in your training, that may take some time.

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Free Half Halt Riding Lesson

If the canter to walk seems a little too daunting, I would love to help you begin seeing changes where you are right now in your riding. The half halt is the perfect place to begin this process. You can begin today by signing up for my free audio horse riding lesson on the topic.

Created so that you can listen while you ride; you and your horse together, this training will help both you and your horse become more responsive and ‘working together’.

Get your free audio horse riding lesson HERE

Or visit https://stridesforsuccess.com/halt

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Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

en-usSeptember 26, 2022

Step Up Your Riding with the Walk to Canter Transition

This transition is a personal favorite of mine. To ride and to help other riders as well. I really do believe that the walk to canter transition can help you and your horse to connect more to each other. It can help you to have more clarity over your canter aids, and your horse to become more responsive. And you both to develop so that your training can progress forward.

In fact, the walk to canter can help horses and riders progress in ways that they don’t even realize they are. It introduces a certain level of collection to the ride. For many riders, this is one of the best introductions to this as it feels very natural and ‘in flow’.

You can begin introducing, or refining, the existing transition from the walk to canter today in your training by focusing on a few different elements.

All of the links to the other episodes are HERE, on the article to go with this episode

https://stridesforsuccess.com/episode1256-step-up-your-riding-with-the-walk-to-canter-transition/

Find the Gaps in Your Horses Training using this free audio series available for you to listen to in a private podcast feed - so just as easy as listening to the Daily STrides Podcast :) You can sign up for free HERE or visit https://stridesforsuccess.com/free

Get the Walk to Canter & Flying Changes Audio Horse Riding Lessons Today!

All are available for you on a Private Podcast Feed that delivers them straight to your phone, so you can listen as you ride your horse. Your own time, your own arena, your own horse... More Details HERE

Connection is an online membership for equestrians working alone to train their horse without a coach or trainer.

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Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

en-usSeptember 20, 2022

Could Poor Posture be Ruining Your Transitions to Canter?

The transition into canter is one that always gives us opportunities to develop and improve as riders. And it can do the same for our horses as well. And yet, for many riders, improvement is frustratingly slow! The good news is that it doesn’t have to be this way.

Canter and transitions into the canter are one aspect of horse riding that can improve quickly, often with just the smallest of tweaks applied.

The key is to be strategic about what you are tweaking. And be willing to look out for the effect it has on yourself, your horse, and the transition in general. One of the simplest ‘tweaks’ you can apply is around improving your posture when you ride. By simply ‘sitting differently’ you can transform the transition for the better.

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Start the Improve Your Canter 4-week program with your horse today HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/canter

Find the Gaps in Your Horse's Training, starting today, with this free training for equestrians training their horses alone and without the help of a trainer or coach. CLICK HERE to join or visit https://stridesforsuccess.com/free

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Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

en-usSeptember 12, 2022

When Your Horse 'Runs' From Trot into the Canter

Riding, just like life, is about enjoying the journey rather than just the destination. However, when you're transitioning from the trot into the canter - and your horse seems determined to show you just how fast he can actually trot beforehand; well, the journey is not all that enjoyable!

I don't know of a single rider who enjoys the 'rush' of a horse running from trot to canter. It is bouncy, unbalancing, and, sometimes, scary. Also, it more often than not sets up a canter that feels like all of the above as well.

The good news is that there are a few things you can do, starting today, to begin re-schooling this behavior; for you and your horse.

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Setting Up Each Ride as a Stepping Stone in Your Training

Every time you interact with your horse, there is the possibility of improving your communication and understanding. However, planning and intention must be present for each ride to be an actual stepping stone. Having one without the other will not give you the outcome you are hoping for.

Creating the plan and setting the intention is key to each ride becoming a valuable link in the chain of progress as you train your horse.

And this begins with you deciding where you are going and how you want to get there...

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Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

en-usAugust 15, 2022

Becoming More Balanced without Stirrups

There is a point in every rider's journey where balance becomes less about staying on and more about increasing overall effectiveness. However, in order to positively influence the horse, the rider needs to begin working on developing better balance.

I feel that one of the best ways to do this is by developing independent aids. Independent from both the influence of each other's movement. And independent from any potential 'speed wobbles' our horse might experience when working together.

So, all of that being said, becoming more independent through your body will encourage better balance overall; for you and your horse. For the month of August 2022 inside of Connection, we are focusing on "Developing Independent Aids While Riding". If you want step-by-step riding plans to help you achieve this, make sure you join Connection and check out August 2022's training.

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Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

en-usAugust 08, 2022

How Your Horses Talents Can Help Develop His Weaker Points

We all have talents. Things that seem to come naturally to us and that we excel at. Your horse is the same. And, in my experience, when we approach training our horses with the idea that we are helping them develop their talents, everyone is happier.

Unfortunately, it is common practice for many people to focus on weaknesses. Both in the human and in the horse! And so many riders create training programs and riding plans based on what their horse is not so talented at doing.

Doing something over and over again that you struggle with is not a recipe for happiness or success!

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Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

en-usAugust 01, 2022

How Flexion Can Transform Your Riding & Training with Your Horse

I find it a little mind-boggling how, the longer we spend developing ourselves as riders, the more we need to unlearn. Especially when it comes to those first one or two initial horse riding lessons!

Using your hands and arms to 'steer' the horse is one of those things. And, flexion is often one of the best concepts to help riders become clearer on this. And more open to other possibilities when it comes to their aids, their riding, and steering their horse.

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The Best Question to Ask Yourself when You’re in the Saddle…

Have you noticed how, for many people, the longer they spend in the saddle, the less curious they become about a lot of things ‘riding related’? Now, other riders are the exact opposite, they want to go deeper and further in all aspects of riding. Which is fantastic.

If you have found yourself doing something for the sake of just doing something with your horse, I want to challenge you today.

I want to give you a simple, extremely powerful way to both gain clarity, and assess yourself while you ride.

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Improve Your Riding Skills Today With This Simple Exercise…

Can changing one thing really help you to improve your riding? I think so, and the great news is that regardless of how well you ride, you can begin to implement this the very next time you’re in the saddle.

This exercise is suitable for you to ride in walk, trot, and canter. It is also something you can use for lateral work and even grids and jumping.

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Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

en-usJuly 11, 2022

Establishing Flow in the Space Between Jumps

Jumping is one of those things most riders love or hate. In my experience, their personal preferences depend on how well they can use the space between jumps. If every jumping track feels like a tug of war from start to finish, it’s easy to see how jumping itself won’t be all that enjoyable. The same applies if the rider feels like they are doing the work for both themselves and their very uninterested, laid-back, and uninspired horse!

One of the best ways to improve your jumping is to work on the space between jumps. This will improve the overall experience for both horse and rider…

But simply saying the space between jumps can sound a little overwhelming. After all, we really are only ‘jumping’ for a tiny amount of time. The rest is spent working inside of this ‘space’. I think there are a few key areas you can begin to improve, to help both you and your horse get more out of working over fences.

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Why Improving Your Accuracy Will Improve Your Engagement in Your Riding

Accuracy can seem like a dull and boring concept when riding horses. Sure, if you are going to compete in dressage or show jumping, accuracy can become really important. But what about if you are simply a rider, working alone with your horse, trying to improve your overall skills? Is accuracy still as important?

I'm going to say yes, accuracy is important. And it is an excellent way of actually establishing and building engagement with your horse.

Now, granted, accuracy and engagement might seem like they have nothing to do with each other initially. How could do something at a specific point in the arena or in the conversation help with engagement? And the answer is "more than you can even begin to realize".

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Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

en-usMay 23, 2022

How to Become a Better Rider in 90 Days

It’s probably safe to assume that you want to improve as a rider, right? That, if becoming a better rider in 90 days was guaranteed, you’d probably follow the plan and do the work? Well, the good news is that, regardless of where you are in your riding right now, you can indeed improve over the coming 90 days (or 3 months). However, it will involve a little planning, preparation, and commitment in order to make it all happen.

Using the previous 90 days in your riding to create a plan to improve over the coming 90 days is a fantastic way to continue to make progress as a rider.

However, it will require a little work upfront in both reviewing and planning. Looking back at what happened and then using that information to make better decisions and take better actions going forward is where it all begins. So that being said… Let’s dive into your past 90 days and see what you can learn that will kickstart the coming 90 and help you become a better rider.

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Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

en-usMay 20, 2022

Cantering on the Lunge? Here’s How to Make it Work…

Here’s a confession; for years I used to think of cantering while on the lunge as just something I did to ‘finish the session’. It was like something that I could check off a list. There was no intention behind it (only to get it done),

And with any cantering happening while on the lunge, there was definitely no thought put into using the time or gait to develop the horse.

Which, now, seems so bizarre! Why would I have even bothered with it when there was no set focus or intention?! It really does seem like madness; except for one thing…

Every week, I see so many riders making the same mistake. Cantering endless circles while on the lunge – without a single thought about why and what it might achieve or work towards…

Transitioning Into the Canter

Let’s start at the beginning with this one. I love thinking about the similarities between what happens when riding and what happens when lunging. Meaning, if you were to ride a ‘good’ transition from trot to canter, what would you consider before ‘asking’?

The transition into canter will only be as good as the quality of the trot asking for it – and the quality of the preparations for the ‘ask’.

Meaning that the trot must be moving forwards, not running. And the rider (the lunger) must invest a little time, energy, and focus in preparation for the transition itself.

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Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

en-usMay 19, 2022

Improving Your Horses Canter with Groundpoles

The canter and using groundpoles; as the song goes, these are a few of my favorite things! And I especially love how, with a few well-placed and simple groundpoles, the canter can begin to become more intentional, rhythmic, and balanced. The added bonus is that so does the rider… So, that being said, let’s improve the canter for you and your horse…

Today, I want to give you a few simple, easy to follow tips so you can begin effectively using groundpoles in your training program with your horse to improve the canter

You see, once you and your horse are comfortable cantering together ‘on the flat’ (no poles involved), groundpoles can really begin to help you both to develop on from here.

Increasing Your Effectiveness as a Rider - For You And Your Horse...

Hours and hours… This is how long most riders devote each week to developing and training their horse. And yet, many riders fail to realize that they are the ‘cap’ on their horse’s further progress.

Eventually, your effectiveness as a rider will determine what your horse can actually do with all the training you devote to him or her…

So it makes good sense to spend time each week thinking about, planning and then taking action on your own development. Your own conditioning, training, fitness, nutrition, social time, rest, and all of the other things that we plan for our horses.

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Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

en-usJanuary 31, 2022

Are You Blocking a Better Trot with Your Seat?

Let’s be honest; many riders don’t really long for a ‘better trot’ in their riding. In fact, most are quite happy to simply work with what they already have right now and see the trot as a filler. A part of the ride that gets you from one thing to the next.

And trotting, by its very nature, doesn’t really help change this! The rhythm can often have a slightly hypnotic effect on riders. Lulling them into a contented 1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2, regardless of how good the trot is – or isn’t.

In this episode, I want to begin helping you to turn your mind towards a better trot. What would it look like for you and your horse? And how would it feel for you and your horse? Finally, how prepared are you to actually allow this better trot to happen underneath you? Will you be able to move with it? Or will you begin to block it with your seat?

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Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

en-usJanuary 24, 2022

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Using Lunging to Help Your Horse Build Responsibility

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3 Days to Success Full Lunging - Free Training

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Get Support & Guidance in Your Riding

Stop Trying to Control Your Horse!

Links to More Helpful Stuff:-

Join My Online Communities for Equestrians

3 Keys To More Consistent Contact

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Creating Consistent Contact

More Training & Support

Introducing the Canter to Walk Transition

The First Few Canter to Walk Transitions

Free Half Halt Riding Lesson

Get Support & Guidance in Your Riding

Step Up Your Riding with the Walk to Canter Transition

Get the Walk to Canter & Flying Changes Audio Horse Riding Lessons Today!

Get Support & Guidance in Your Riding

Could Poor Posture be Ruining Your Transitions to Canter?

Get Support & Guidance in Your Riding

When Your Horse 'Runs' From Trot into the Canter

Read More...

Get Support & Guidance in Your Riding

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Setting Up Each Ride as a Stepping Stone in Your Training

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Get Support & Guidance in Your Riding

Becoming More Balanced without Stirrups

Get Support & Guidance in Your Riding

Additional Links to Help You:-

How Your Horses Talents Can Help Develop His Weaker Points

Read More...

Get Support & Guidance in Your Riding

Additional Links to Help You:-

How Flexion Can Transform Your Riding & Training with Your Horse

Read More...

Get Support & Guidance in Your Riding

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The Best Question to Ask Yourself when You’re in the Saddle…

Get Support & Guidance in Your Riding

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Improve Your Riding Skills Today With This Simple Exercise…

Get Support & Guidance in Your Riding

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Establishing Flow in the Space Between Jumps

More Training & Support

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Why Improving Your Accuracy Will Improve Your Engagement in Your Riding

More on this Topic:-

Join Our Online Communities for Equestrians

How to Become a Better Rider in 90 Days

Cantering on the Lunge? Here’s How to Make it Work…

Transitioning Into the Canter

Improving Your Horses Canter with Groundpoles

Increasing Your Effectiveness as a Rider - For You And Your Horse...

Are You Blocking a Better Trot with Your Seat?