Start / Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians / Begin to transform your riding using autopilot without letting bad habits take over

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

15 min • 25 mars 2025

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 this episode of the Daily Strides Podcast, I’m breaking down how to reset your riding habits, step by step. These are simple shifts you can start using right away to ride more intentionally — and confidently.

🎯 What you’ll learn:

How to identify and remove resistance in your setup
Why environmental “checkpoints” can change your riding
How to stack better habits onto your current routine
The power of tracking and rewarding your progress
Why perfection isn’t the goal — but consistency is

Whether you're returning to riding or just feeling a little stuck, this episode will help you build better habits in the saddle - starting today.

Read the full article on this topic (and access all links) HERE

https://stridesforsuccess.com/episode1361-begin-to-transform-your-riding-using-autopilot

🎧 Listen now and download your free checklist to implement what you learn. 🌟 Sign up for the waitlist at ReturningtoRiding.com to join the upcoming live training.

Online Training to Help Your Riding

Connect with Lorna online:-

- - - Connect in the Daily Strides Podcast Online Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailystridespodcast
    - Connect in the Virtual Stable Lounge Private Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1499737810323191

Senaste avsnitt

Sunday Strides: The Secret Is Doing It Again… And Again

13 juli | 4 min

[Encore] Strides Revisited: Creating a Program for Your OTTB or Ex-Racehorse (Originally Ep #1111)

10 juli | 15 min

Why You’re Still Not Riding Like You Want To (And What to Do About It This Week)

8 juli | 12 min

Sunday Strides: Needing Support Doesn't Mean That You're Less Capable

6 juli | 6 min

[Encore] Strides Revisited: 3 Things You Must Work on to Become a Better Rider (Originally Ep #1185)

3 juli | 14 min

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

Senaste avsnitt

Sunday Strides: The Secret Is Doing It Again… And Again

[Encore] Strides Revisited: Creating a Program for Your OTTB or Ex-Racehorse (Originally Ep #1111)

Why You’re Still Not Riding Like You Want To (And What to Do About It This Week)

Sunday Strides: Needing Support Doesn't Mean That You're Less Capable

[Encore] Strides Revisited: 3 Things You Must Work on to Become a Better Rider (Originally Ep #1185)

Are You Training or Retraining? Why Figuring This Out Changes Everything

Sunday Strides: You Can’t Fix What You’re Not Willing to See

[Encore] Strides Revisited: 3 Exercises to Ride While on a Circle with Your Horse (Originally Ep #1220)

What Your Videos Can Tell You (That You Won't Feel in the Saddle)

[Encore] Strides Revisited: Turn on the Forehand; A Basic to Revisit This Week (Originally Ep #1162)

Virtual Riding Lessons: How to Set Up & Succeed With Remote Coaching

Sunday Strides - Can A.I. Help Your Riding? Or Is It a Shortcut to Avoid!

[Encore] Strides Revisited: Leg Yielding to Refine Your Asking Aids in the Saddle (Originally Ep #1165)

3 Shortcuts in Your Riding a Pivo Can Help You See & Change

Sunday Strides - Time Travelling Using Video in Your Training

[Encore] Strides Revisited: 3 Steps to Better Canter Transitions (Originally Ep #1026)

Video to Improve Your Riding & Training When Working Alone

Sunday Strides - Using Restrictions to Find New Opportunities in Your Riding

Stop Wasting & Start Investing Your Time with Your Horse

5 Ways to Improve Your Riding When You’re Working Alone

Sunday Strides – Embracing the Discomfort of Learning

[Encore] Strides Revisited: Position Faults that are Potentially Holding You Back in Your Riding (Originally Ep #1026))

Finding the 1 Domino in Your Riding that Changes Everything

Sunday Strides: Different Seasons, Different Solutions

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

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

Sunday Strides: Regrouping Rather than Throwing in the Towel

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

Developing Steady Hands as You Ride Your Horse

Sunday Strides: Just Get On – No More Waiting

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

Securing Your Swinging Lower Leg in Trot and Canter

Why Basics Aren’t Just for Beginners

Stuck? Your 90-Day Riding Reset Starts Here!

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

Using Your Thoughts to Put Better Habits on Autopilot in Your Riding

Learning to Identify Unhelpful Thoughts in Your Riding

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

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

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

Getting Back in the Saddle; Can Things Be Even BETTER Than Before?

Getting Back in the Saddle: Overcoming Mental Blocks & Old Identities

Enjoyment v's Perfection; Release the Pressure!

Has Tension Been Holding You Back in Your Riding?

15 Minutes or Less with Your Horse... For 90 Days?

5 Reasons You're Struggling with Lunging - Part 2 Your Horse

5 Reasons You're Struggling with Lunging - Part 1 - You!

How Virtual Horse Riding Lessons Can Transform Your Riding

Reviewing Your Riding Videos Part 2 - Your Horse

Reviewing Your Riding Videos Part 1 - You, the Rider

Using Video as a Tool for Your Training

Why Not All Rhythm is Equal when Riding

A Retraining Plan if Your Horse Rushes & Runs!

Building a Connection with Your Horse

Retraining Rushing Jumps; Starting with the Rider First

The Right Type of Consistency in Your Riding & Training

Have Fun Hacking - Stride Adjustment in Walk and Trot While on the Trail

Why You MUST Include Trail Riding in Your Horse's Training

Have Fun Hacking; Halt & Go...

Is your Horse Ignoring You? Or Naturally Laid-Back? Find Out...

Using Reviews to Transform Your Riding

Understanding How You Influence the Channel of Energy

Inspiring You to Become Intentional in Your Riding & Training

What Your OTTB Believes About Contact Right Now…

Tailoring Your Aids to Your Horse

Confidently Assessing Walk on a Different or New Horse

Getting Through Tough Times in Your Riding

Is Your Horse 'Herd Sour' or 'Buddy Bound'?

Tips When Trying Out a New Horse

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

[REPLAY] Improving Your Effectiveness as a Rider

Not Feeling Like a Typical Equestrian?

[REPLAY] The Direct Relationship Between Your Fitness and Your Riding

A Groundpole Exercise for Riding in a Smaller Space

Developing Independent Aids in Your Riding

Breaking the Habit of Poor Posture in Your Riding

Opening Up as a Rider - Practicing Expansion

Exercises when Riding in a Smaller Space