What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- The importance of your mood and mirroring Being mindful of what you are bringing to the conversation How building rhythm can lead to relaxation Creating routines that work for you and your horse As riders, it is easy to only think of relaxation when it comes to riding…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Chose your measuring system – Imperial or Metric Practice stepping things out Use the ‘drawing a line’ method if you are nervous Learn how to ‘walk’ a basic 5 non-jumping canter stride distance Do groundpoles or gridwork seem like a lot of hard work for you due to…
What this episode is all about:- Mistake 1:- Overestimating the amount of poles and complexity of exercise Mistake 2:- Incorrectly mapping the distance or adjustments Mistake 3:- Not realising how much influence you have over your horse If you have been riding for any length of time, you are probably well versed on the benefits of groundpoles. In fact, I…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- What is impulsion What is necessary for you to maintain impulsion How to know if the energy is “falling out” Working towards consistent impulsion We have all been there… In the saddle and wanting to do something. You ask for ‘more’ but instead of being able to harness…
What this episode is all about:- Rhythm & Relaxation Suppleness Contact & Connection Impulsion & Straightness Groundpoles… So many riders work with them on a regular basis with their horses. However many riders struggle to work on specific areas in their training while using the groundpoles. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast we are going to focus on…
What this episode is all about:- Myth No. 1:- Riders are either natural or they’re not Myth No. 2:- ‘Feel’ takes years to learn Myth No. 3:- I need to have… Myth No. 4:- I’ll ruin my horse if… Myths and legends… Most things have few surrounding them. Horse riding is no different and I often find that simple mindset…