{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Using Half Halts on the Lunge to Build Balance","description":"Have you ever been lunging your horse and found yourself saying, \u201cWhoa there, Tonto!\u201d a few too many times? That moment when your horse suddenly goes from calm and focused to rushing around the circle, tripping over their own legs? In this episode of The Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians, Lorna dives into why rushing on the lunge is rarely about disobedience, and almost always about balance. You\u2019ll learn how to use half halts on the lunge to help your horse build rhythm, relaxation, and self-carriage, while becoming more aware of how your own posture, tone, and timing shape every stride. If you\u2019re ready to create smoother, more connected rides, on the ground and in the saddle, this one\u2019s for you. \ud83d\udca1 Next Steps for Riders Inside Connection, we\u2019re spending the next few months mastering Half Halts.  From the lunge to the saddle. This episode fits perfectly into that theme, helping you refine timing, feel, and contact in every stride. \ud83d\udc49 Join Connection at https:\/\/stridesforsuccess.com\/join to follow along and begin improving your balance, communication, and results with your horse. If you\u2019re ready for more direct coaching and personalized feedback, explore Restart & Reschool Private Coaching; helping you go from stuck to certain in your riding and training https:\/\/stridesforsuccess.com\/rr \ud83e\udef6 Stay Connected Join the conversation with other riders who are training alone inside the Daily Strides Podcast Online Community on Facebook, a free space to share wins, ask questions, and get inspired https:\/\/facebook.com\/groups\/dailystridespodcast And don\u2019t forget to follow, subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast so other riders can find it too! ","author_name":"Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians","author_url":"https:\/\/stridesforsuccess.com\/daily-strides-horse-podcast\/","html":"