Now, if you answer this with ‘because we’re up to our eyeballs in snow’… Okay, fair enough! However, if you answer this with ‘I don’t know’ or an answer that you, yourself, can quickly tear apart… This is for you! So many riders ‘say’ that they want to ride more. But the difference between the saying and the doing can…
What happens when the initial novelty of riding your horse begins to wear off? Like it or not, this will happen at some point. And when it does, one of the best ways to find a ‘spark’ again, is to become curious. For many riders, the initially satisfying ‘comfort zone’ ends up becoming the very thing that sets them off…
The canter. It is often so wonderful – until it’s not! And for this particular listener of the Daily Strides Podcast, the whole experience is being ruined by her knees. Specifically gripping with her knees in the canter. This can be a challenge for many riders, so today, I want to address it here in this episode of the podcast.…
It’s all well and good being able to get into the canter; but what happens if you can’t maintain the canter?! This is the challenge that one of the listeners to the Daily Strides Podcast is having with her horse. And she’s not alone! I received this same question from a few riders. So in this episode of the Daily…
As riders, we all know that falls are part and parcel of the whole riding experience. However, getting back in the saddle after a fall can be a sticking point for many riders. This can be due to fear, a lack of understanding, or just the realization that falls can and will happen! In this episode of the Daily Strides…
Whether your horse has been on a hiatus due to injury, winter hibernation, or life’s seasons, bringing them back into work can feel so exciting. And yet, it can also feel a little overwhelming for many riders. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast, we’ll explore how you can successfully build your horse’s fitness and bring them back to…
