Best Horsebackriding Podcasts (2024)

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Tailoring Your Aids to Your Horse 11:59

10d ago11:59

11:59

Just like us, all horses are different. They all interact with the world in their unique way. Their reactions and their responses. What would happen if you tailored your interactions with your horse specifically so that your horse can best understand and follow along? If each 'horse conversation' was a special one? If you could tailor your aids to …

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Confidently Assessing Walk on a Different or New Horse 15:09

16d ago15:09

15:09

Whether you've just purchased a new horse, or the opportunity to regularly ride a different horse, the first few rides can feel a little daunting. Especially if you are coming back to riding after a break or you're used to riding another horse. One of the best things you can do is to begin assessing where you are both at in terms of training and co…

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Getting Through Tough Times in Your Riding 14:46

24d ago14:46

14:46

Deciding to work towards something specific in your riding is a good thing. And, usually, you will feel positive about that decision, and all the work involved to get there, initially. Until you realize you must 'do' the work - and the novelty starts to wear off a little! Riding, just like most things, will involve effort. Especially when you are w…

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Is Your Horse 'Herd Sour' or 'Buddy Bound'? 23:53

27d ago23:53

23:53

Sign Up for the NEW & Free Groundwork Webinar HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/webinar/ Horses are herd animals by nature. They will always choose to be with 'their herd' when they feel uncomfortable or worried about something. And this can become a big problem for riders. This is partially due to training and development requiring both horse and…

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Tips When Trying Out a New Horse 15:11

1M ago15:11

15:11

Fancy taking a walk with me for 21 days and chat all things horse & riding related? If so, make sure you get signed up for the 2024 Equestrian Fitness Challenge The link is here:- https://equestrianfitnesschallenge.com/24 Finding your perfect new horse, for many riders, can also mean having to ride a lot of horses in order to find ‘the one’. It is …

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Feeling Tired 20 Minutes into a Ride? Here's What to Do... 18:31

1M ago18:31

18:31

Join the all-new 100% free 2024 Equestrian Fitness Challenge HERE That feeling. When you had the best of intentions about what a ride was going to be like for you and your horse. Only to realise, 15 to 20 minutes into the ride, that you are 'beat'! Your legs are just not doing what you want them to do. Your head and shoulders feel like they weigh a…

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[REPLAY] Improving Your Effectiveness as a Rider 14:58

1M ago14:58

14:58

Sign Up for the All New 2024 EQuestrian Fitness Challenge and take a walk with me for 21 days as you become a better version of yourself in the saddle HERE https://equestrianfitnesschallenge.com/24 How many hours do you devote to training your horse each week? Have you ever considered that you might just be the 'team member' that needs more work...…

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Not Feeling Like a Typical Equestrian? 14:44

2M ago14:44

14:44

Sign up for the 100% Free All New 2024 Equestrian Fitness Challenge HERE Walk, yoga, and learning more about 'being' a rider as you join me on a 21-day journey... https://equestrianfitnesschallenge.com/24 What does the typical equestrian look like? Apparently not like a lot of the typical equestrians that I know! Let me explain; recently I asked ri…

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[REPLAY] The Direct Relationship Between Your Fitness and Your Riding 14:34

2M ago14:34

14:34

Sign up for the all-new 2024 Equestrian Fitness Challenge HERE Walk with me for 21 days and watch how it transforms your riding! https://equestrianfitnesschallenge.com/24 Do you find yourself huffing and puffing after a couple of rounds of canter with your horse? Or perhaps you feel exhausted after only 20 minutes into a lesson? You find yourself w…

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A Groundpole Exercise for Riding in a Smaller Space 14:29

2M ago14:29

14:29

Download Your Copy of the Groundpole Layout for This Episode HERE https://stridesforsuccess.com/1322-download It is easy to become ‘stuck’, both physically and mentally, when riding in a smaller space. As riders, we tend to ‘slow things down’ to the point where we lose forwardness. Forwardness, both physical and mental, is essential to riding anyth…

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Developing Independent Aids in Your Riding 16:51

2M ago16:51

16:51

Sign up for the all new 100% free 2024 Equestrian Fitness Challenge... It's walking and yoga based (no workouts) and packed full of tips, ideas, concepts, and ways to improve your self as a rider https://stridesforsuccess.com/efc24 And share with a horsey friend... The more the merrier :) Ask any rider what they want to make happen when it comes to…

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Breaking the Habit of Poor Posture in Your Riding 17:14

2M ago17:14

17:14

100% FREE 2024 Equestrian Fitness Challenge The Equestrian Fitness Challenge is BACK! And 2024's Challenge is both brand spanking new - and completely different! 21 Days of walking & yoga... Let's GO! Sign Up Today at https://stridesforsuccess.com/efc24 Whether you realize it or not, incorrect or bad posture is hurting your riding. And your horse's…

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Sexual Abuse in the Horse Industry: A Conversation with Annette Paterakis on Isolation, Hope, and Healing 40:10

2M ago40:10

40:10

TW: Descriptions of grooming, sexual abuse as a minor. Listen with care. Growing up in the Netherlands, Annette Paterakis rode ponies competitively and had Olympic aspirations. However, transitioning to riding horses was difficult, and teenage Annette found herself going from top placings to being eliminated in the show ring. With dreams and invest…

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Opening Up as a Rider - Practicing Expansion 11:32

2M ago11:32

11:32

Make sure that you're on my newsletter list to get more on this topic and so, so much more for riders who are working the majority of the time alone with their horse... https://stridesforsuccess.com/newsletter Have you ever considered how different it could all be if you could open up more as a rider? Specifically around how, physically in the sadd…

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Exercises when Riding in a Smaller Space 13:45

2M ago13:45

13:45

Join Daily Strides Premium TODAY and get all 4 exercises straight to your phone https://stridesforsuccess.com/dsp If there is one place where the ‘endless circle’ reigns supreme, it is in the small arena… Or any smaller space riders find themselves having to make use of for prolonged periods. In fact, this was the very reason I began the Daily Stri…

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Why Play Is Key for Building “Try” in Your Horse, and How to Do It with Tik Maynard 56:38

3M ago56:38

56:38

When you picture adding “play” into your horse’s training, what comes to mind? Do you imagine your horse chasing around a large ball or nosing carrots out of a container? Or maybe you see your horse trotting joyfully behind you as you run? The fact is, play can look like a lot of different things, but it doesn’t have to be any of the above. Play’s …

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Self Assessment and Your Riding – Your Comeback to Riding 20:40

4M ago20:40

20:40

So you’re back in the saddle. It feels amazing and you love how each ride is jam-packed with learning new things and rediscovering little things you’d forgotten. However, once the initial excitement begins to wear off, you’ll probably start thinking about how to improve your skills. Self-assessment is a skill all riders can practice and improve. An…

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It Doesn't Have to Feel This Stressful: What Your Nervous System Has to Do with Performance, with Natalie Hummel 1:05:52

4M ago1:05:52

1:05:52

Why do competitions make our hearts hammer, mouths go dry, and hands tremble? We may never get nervous riding at home, but as soon as we step into that show ring (or clinic, or in front of peers, or riding a difficult horse), it can feel like something primal just takes over. As it turns out, that is exactly what’s happening. Competition (whether y…

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Your Riding Comeback - Creating Something You Love! 14:34

4M ago14:34

14:34

In order to make your riding comeback a lasting one, you will have to begin spending more time in the saddle than you have been recently. It makes sense, right?! And yet, while clocking up those minutes and hours in the saddle each week can initially 'seem' to be a win... They are likely working against you and your horse in the long run. This is b…

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Your Comeback to Riding; The First 4 Rides... 19:00

4M ago19:00

19:00

So you've committed to get back into regular riding again. And, you're taking it a step further this year by focusing on specific outcomes or goals to work towards in your riding and with your horse. But the 'goal' and the 'first ride back' are MILES apart! In fact, very often the comeback to riding can feel a little overwhelming for many riders. H…

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How to Make Horse Riding a Priority Again in Your Life 14:53

4M ago14:53

14:53

If horse riding has fallen down the priorities ladder in your life, you may - like many riders - want to push it back up the list. You know, get it back up somewhere near the top so that you can really feel like it is truly something that defines 'you' again... Unfortunately, making horse riding a priority again can be one of those 'easier said tha…

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Toplines: Spotting Pain, Dysfunction, and Myths that Need to Be Busted with Ansley Bevan 58:07

4M ago58:07

58:07

Muscle tension and underdevelopment are a precursor to injury, making topline development crucial to keeping horses healthy and sound. Elasticity through the back allows horses to move freely, support riders, and meet our performance expectations. So why do so many performance horses have underdeveloped muscles and signs of discomfort? Unfortunatel…

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What is Stopping You From Riding More? Part 2 14:47

5M ago14:47

14:47

So many riders 'say' they want to ride more. But making it happen is an entirely different matter altogether. Identifying why you are not riding more is key to overcoming this. And by 'identifying' I mean going deeper than those initial reasons or excuses that simply scratch the surface. This is Part 2 of exploring this topic for you and your ridin…

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What is Stopping You From Riding More? Part 1 15:14

5M ago15:14

15:14

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 be a big one. Which, when …

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Becoming Curious to Reigniting Passion and Progress in Your Riding 17:38

5M ago17:38

17:38

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 down a path of 'same old, sam…

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Tempo, Pace, and Rhythm: It’s Not Just Semantics. With Hunter/Eq Judge Rob Van Jacobs 1:00:29

5M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

“More impulsion!” Most of us have heard our coaches cry – usually accompanied by a hearty clap or imitation of riding forward. But what does ‘impulsion’ actually mean to you, your trainer, or the judge scoring you? By listener request, we’re breaking down riding terms that have mystified riders for years. Caroline is joined by Rob Van Jacobs, a USE…

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It’s 4:30 AM and Your Goals are Calling, with Paralympian Amelia White 1:02:41

5M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Amelia White was just 18 years old when she was the victim of a traumatic car accident that changed her entire life. A university student and active eventer, Amelia suddenly found herself out of school, out of the saddle, and in ongoing surgeries. Despite doctors’ best efforts, Amelia was left with a permanent disability that required her to change…

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How to Change a Spooky Horse into a Thinking Horse, with Josh Nichol 1:07:29

6M ago1:07:29

1:07:29

There’s no taking the spook out of a horse. As prey animals, horses will always want to run away first. Combine this fact with modern breeding programs that produce lighter, more responsive horses and many of us may find ourselves riding with a pounding heart and sweaty palms, fearing that inevitable spook. But a spooky horse isn’t a problem; it’s …

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Evolve Your Student/Trainer Relationship, with Annette Paterakis 56:05

6M ago56:05

56:05

Thinking about all the ways our sport needs to evolve can be overwhelming. When there are so many organizations, individuals, and stakeholders we want to inspire change in. However, evolving the sport doesn’t need to start at the top. It can start with you right now; with your mindset as a rider or trainer. Annette Paterakis is a mindset coach for …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Horsebackriding Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians

Lorna Leeson

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Equestrian Voices

NOELLE FLOYD

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Tailoring Your Aids to Your Horse 11:59

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Confidently Assessing Walk on a Different or New Horse 15:09

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Getting Through Tough Times in Your Riding 14:46

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Is Your Horse 'Herd Sour' or 'Buddy Bound'? 23:53

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Tips When Trying Out a New Horse 15:11

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Feeling Tired 20 Minutes into a Ride? Here's What to Do... 18:31

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[REPLAY] Improving Your Effectiveness as a Rider 14:58

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Not Feeling Like a Typical Equestrian? 14:44

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[REPLAY] The Direct Relationship Between Your Fitness and Your Riding 14:34

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A Groundpole Exercise for Riding in a Smaller Space 14:29

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Developing Independent Aids in Your Riding 16:51

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Breaking the Habit of Poor Posture in Your Riding 17:14

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Sexual Abuse in the Horse Industry: A Conversation with Annette Paterakis on Isolation, Hope, and Healing 40:10

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Opening Up as a Rider - Practicing Expansion 11:32

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Exercises when Riding in a Smaller Space 13:45

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Why Play Is Key for Building “Try” in Your Horse, and How to Do It with Tik Maynard 56:38

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Self Assessment and Your Riding – Your Comeback to Riding 20:40

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It Doesn't Have to Feel This Stressful: What Your Nervous System Has to Do with Performance, with Natalie Hummel 1:05:52

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Your Riding Comeback - Creating Something You Love! 14:34

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Your Comeback to Riding; The First 4 Rides... 19:00

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How to Make Horse Riding a Priority Again in Your Life 14:53

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Toplines: Spotting Pain, Dysfunction, and Myths that Need to Be Busted with Ansley Bevan 58:07

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What is Stopping You From Riding More? Part 2 14:47

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What is Stopping You From Riding More? Part 1 15:14

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Becoming Curious to Reigniting Passion and Progress in Your Riding 17:38

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Tempo, Pace, and Rhythm: It’s Not Just Semantics. With Hunter/Eq Judge Rob Van Jacobs 1:00:29

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It’s 4:30 AM and Your Goals are Calling, with Paralympian Amelia White 1:02:41

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How to Change a Spooky Horse into a Thinking Horse, with Josh Nichol 1:07:29

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Evolve Your Student/Trainer Relationship, with Annette Paterakis 56:05

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