Best Ridinginstructor Podcasts (2025)

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Sunday Strides: Different Seasons, Different Solutions 5:05

12h ago5:05

5:05

Have you ever felt frustrated because what used to work in your riding, your training, or even your schedule - suddenly just… doesn’t? You’re not alone. In this episode of Sunday Strides, Lorna shares why it's normal (and even a positive sign!) when old systems stop fitting your current life - and why learning to adapt is the key to lasting progres…

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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Are You Blocking a Better Trot with Your Seat (Originally Ep #1228) 17:56

4d ago17:56

17:56

If your horse’s trot feels a little "meh" - and not the light, airy, expressive movement you dream of - you might unknowingly be the one getting in the way... In this encore episode, we're revisiting one of the most powerful conversations you can have with your horse: how your seat can either create space for better movement - or accidentally block…

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Rising Trot - Learning How to Post a 'Better' Way & Getting Past the Up Downs 18:34

5d ago18:34

18:34

There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of finally 'getting' the rising trot as a beginner rider… But what if the way you first found success—your trusty “up downs”—is now what’s holding you back? In this episode, we’re exploring how the rising trot evolves far beyond rhythm and balance. I’m breaking down how posting to the trot is actually a t…

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Sunday Strides: Regrouping Rather than Throwing in the Towel 6:02

8d ago6:02

6:02

This week didn’t go as planned. And if yours didn’t either - you’re not alone. In this episode of Sunday Strides, I’m sharing what I do when life throws everything off course. From illness and exhaustion to just plain overwhelm, we all face moments where our riding plans feel impossible to follow through on. But here’s the key: One bad day doesn’t …

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[Encore] Strides Revisited: 4 Ways Your Hands May be Wrong While Riding (Originally Ep #1137) 15:21

10d ago15:21

15:21

Do you ever feel like your hands are sending mixed signals to your horse? If you’ve been trying to improve your contact, connection, or communication in the saddle - but things still feel off - this Strides Revisited episode is for you. Originally aired in February 2025 as Episode 1137, this conversation dives into four of the most common (and snea…

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Developing Steady Hands as You Ride Your Horse 14:13

13d ago14:13

14:13

Do your hands seem to have a mind of their own when you're riding? You're not alone—and the good news is, unsteady hands aren't usually the real issue. They're often a symptom of deeper balance, stability, or position problems in your riding. Whether you find yourself constantly shortening your reins or unintentionally using your hands for balance,…

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Sunday Strides: Just Get On – No More Waiting 5:11

15d ago5:11

5:11

Welcome to the very first episode of Sunday Strides – the new weekly series from the Daily Strides Podcast designed to get your mindset right before the week begins. These episodes are short (under 5 minutes), unscripted, and packed with the motivation, truth, and tough love you need to get back in the saddle—even when it’s not perfect. In this epi…

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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Developing Your Seat in the Canter (Originally Ep #1139) 15:12

18d ago15:12

15:12

Do you ever feel like the more effort you put into canter, the worse your seat becomes? You're not alone... In this encore episode of the Daily Strides Podcast, we're revisiting a popular lesson: Developing Your Seat in the Canter. Originally aired in March 2020, it’s packed with timeless insights for riders who feel stuck, disconnected, or frustra…

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Securing Your Swinging Lower Leg in Trot and Canter 15:45

20d ago15:45

15:45

Have you ever noticed your lower leg swinging like a windscreen wiper while you're trotting or cantering? You’re not alone—and here’s the good news: your swinging lower leg is not the real problem. It’s a symptom of something deeper going on in your riding. Whether your horse is tuning you out… or rocketing off when you didn’t mean to ask for more—…

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Why Basics Aren’t Just for Beginners 15:03

23d ago15:03

15:03

Feel like you're stuck going in circles with your horse - even though you've been riding for years? You're not alone, and you're definitely not doing it wrong. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians, Lorna Leeson helps you reframe the basics… not as boring, beginner stuff, but as the real foundation for making lasting progress…

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Stuck? Your 90-Day Riding Reset Starts Here! 16:36

26d ago16:36

16:36

Feeling stuck in your riding or horse training? You’re not alone — and more importantly, you’re not broken. In this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians, Lorna Leeson shares a powerful and practical approach to getting unstuck: a structured, intentional 90-day reset. Whether you're plateauing in the saddle, unsure how to move forwar…

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Begin to Transform Your Riding using 'Autopilot' (Without Letting Bad Habits Take Over) 14:56

1M ago14:56

14:56

Have you ever found yourself mid-ride thinking, “Wait… what am I doing right now?” Maybe your heels are creeping up, your reins have slipped, or your posture’s gone missing… You’re not alone. And more importantly - you’re already riding on autopilot. The key is making sure that what’s on autopilot is actually moving you and your horse forward. In t…

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Using Your Thoughts to Put Better Habits on Autopilot in Your Riding 17:55

1M ago17:55

17:55

Join the Returning to Riding Waitlist at https://returningtoriding.com How often have you felt overwhelmed about remembering and doing all of the things when it comes to your riding? Perhaps you find yourself looking at more experienced riders and wondering "How do they do it?". Maybe you feel at a loss because "As soon as I start with something di…

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Learning to Identify Unhelpful Thoughts in Your Riding 22:58

2M ago22:58

22:58

Join the Returning to Riding Waitlist at https://returningtoriding.com Have you ever noticed how quickly things can shift from good to tense during a ride? One moment you're feeling relaxed and confident, and the next, you realize that your shoulders have crept up to your ears, your hands are gripping onto those reins for dear life, and, maybe, you…

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The Click Your Fingers Rule: Putting Your Position on Autopilot in Your Riding 11:14

2M ago11:14

11:14

Join the Returning to Riding Waitlist:- https://returningtoriding.com Imagine if there was something you could actively ‘do’ every moment you’re in the saddle that would almost guarantee that you’re in the ‘right place at the right time’. There is. It involves abiding by the 'Click Your Fingers Rule' regarding your position. And look, I get it: tal…

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Are You 'Sitting There'? How To Know if You're Stuck in Passenger Mode! 16:17

2M ago16:17

16:17

Join the Returning to Riding Waitlist:- https://returningtoriding.com You hop into the saddle, ready for a great ride. But before you know it, you’ve spent most of the session adjusting your hands, correcting your position, and just ‘fixing’ yourself. All while your horse just plods along! Sound familiar? Don't worry, you're not alone... Ask yourse…

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Back to Riding? Improve Your Seat, Hands & Balance on Day 1 22:15

2M ago22:15

22:15

So you desperately want to get back in the saddle on the regular again. And you definitely feel excited. But you're also feeling more than a little overwhelmed! The big looming question is "What do I do on that first ride?!" Stop panicking because today, I will guide you through exactly what to do on that first ride... Step by step with your horse.…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Ridinginstructor Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

Lorna Leeson

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Sunday Strides: Different Seasons, Different Solutions 5:05

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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Are You Blocking a Better Trot with Your Seat (Originally Ep #1228) 17:56

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Rising Trot - Learning How to Post a 'Better' Way & Getting Past the Up Downs 18:34

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Sunday Strides: Regrouping Rather than Throwing in the Towel 6:02

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[Encore] Strides Revisited: 4 Ways Your Hands May be Wrong While Riding (Originally Ep #1137) 15:21

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Developing Steady Hands as You Ride Your Horse 14:13

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Sunday Strides: Just Get On – No More Waiting 5:11

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[Encore] Strides Revisited: Developing Your Seat in the Canter (Originally Ep #1139) 15:12

1
Securing Your Swinging Lower Leg in Trot and Canter 15:45

1
Why Basics Aren’t Just for Beginners 15:03

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Stuck? Your 90-Day Riding Reset Starts Here! 16:36

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Begin to Transform Your Riding using 'Autopilot' (Without Letting Bad Habits Take Over) 14:56

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Using Your Thoughts to Put Better Habits on Autopilot in Your Riding 17:55

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Learning to Identify Unhelpful Thoughts in Your Riding 22:58

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The Click Your Fingers Rule: Putting Your Position on Autopilot in Your Riding 11:14

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Are You 'Sitting There'? How To Know if You're Stuck in Passenger Mode! 16:17

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Back to Riding? Improve Your Seat, Hands & Balance on Day 1 22:15

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