As riders, we know that training a horse involves a delicate balance of communication, trust-building, and physical conditioning. And, over the years, I have become more and more convinced of the power of simple ground pole exercises to help horses and riders. Whether they are ‘fancy’ poles or just straight-ish poles found in a forest or woods, these unassuming wooden…
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…
What a great way to describe a horse! As I read this rider’s email and plea for help, I could almost picture what was going on for them when working together. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast, I answer a listener’s question:- My horse is too spicy; please help! I feel that many riders may be struggling with…
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…
This is a big question for many riders, especially at certain times of the year when the wind can play a bigger role in your riding and training. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast I answer the question; Should I Train My Horse in the Wind? Should I Train My Horse in the Wind? This is a great…
