Sunday Strides: Are Your Training Wheels Helping or Holding You Back?

You know those little supports that help keep things upright while you find your balance? In riding, we have them too, let's call them 'training wheels' ;).

And while they’re brilliant for getting started, there comes a time when they’re no longer helping… They’re holding you back.

In this short and powerful episode, Lorna shines a light on the invisible aids and supports riders often lean on for far too long. From boundary fences to artificial aids, and the well-worn track around the outside of the arena... It’s time to ask: What training wheels have outlived their usefulness in your riding?

“What got you here, won’t get you there. Let go of what’s holding you in place, one finger at a time if you must!”

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What “training wheels” look like in horse riding (and how to spot yours)

• Why some aids and tools help at first but hinder long-term

• How to know when it’s time to let go and move on

• The difference between relying on boundaries vs. creating your own channel of communication

• How small shifts in mindset and awareness unlock big progress in the saddle

🌿 Ready to Ride Without Training Wheels?

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Inside our signature membership, you’ll find structure, support, and smart lessons that guide your next step, whether that’s letting go of the arena fence, a training gadget, or your own doubts.

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Restart & Reschool: Private Coaching is for riders who are ready to upgrade everything, seat, aids, mindset, and training structure. You don’t need more hours in the saddle. You need to make the ones you do have count.

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💡 This Week’s Riding Prompt:

What are you holding on to that helped you, but is now holding you back?
Pick one "training wheel" and start letting go.