Letting Go to Level Up - The Messy Middle in Horse Riding

Have you ever started working toward something new in your riding where you intially felt excited, motivated, and ready to do the work... Only to realise halfway through that you might have bitten off more than you can chew?! If so, welcome to the messy middle! In this episode, we're diving into the phase of growth that most riders experience, but many allow to keep them stuck - and even turn back! It's the point where: Things feel worse before they feel better Your horse doesn't look as "pretty" as before Your aids feel awkward Communication gets a little jumbled You're tempted to go back to the way things were This is not failure; it's a sign that change is happening and this is the episode to encourage you to stick with it. Connection Membership Join a growing community of riders from around the world who are building consistent progress in the saddle, often without riding more. Inside Connection, you'll get access to our fortnightly Review & Planning Calls , live virtual group lessons, Q&A sessions, and a full library of on-demand audio horse riding lessons. Start your two-week cycle with us today: 👉 🐴 Restart & Reschool: Private Coaching Feeling stuck or uncertain in your riding and training? This 13-week 1-to-1 coaching program is designed to help you get unstuck and move forward with clarity and confidence. We'll work closely together to map out your next steps, troubleshoot your challenges, and get real results with your horse. 👉 ⏱️ 15 Minutes or Less Short on time? You don't need a full hour to make meaningful progress with your horse. This free resource gives you over 80 ideas for exercises, groundwork, mounted work, and mindset—all designed to help you move forward in your riding in 15 minutes or less. Perfect for busy riders or unpredictable days. 🎁 Grab it here: 💬 The Daily Strides Podcast Online Community Want to join other riders who are working alone but not feeling alone ? Come be part of our free Facebook group where we share inspiration, training ideas, behind-the-scenes updates, and mini-challenges like Your Signature Ride. We'd love to welcome you! 👥 Join the group: 🎧

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Letting Go to Level Up - The Messy Middle in Horse Riding is an episode from Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians by Strides for Success.com.

This episode is 16:39 long.

This episode was published on Feb 25, 2026.

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