1201. Putting One Thing onto Autopilot in Your Riding This Month

Author: Lorna Leeson
Published: Mon 28 Jun 2021
Episode Link: https://stridesforsuccess.com/episode1201

Have you ever wondered how some riders seem to effortlessly connect with their horse when riding? It genuinely seems like they are doing nothing in particular, and there is clearly an ongoing conversation, or magic, happening.

The secret to seemingly effortless riding is to begin, one by one putting a basic on autopilot - and then revisiting and upgrading them regularly

The basics in riding are all the seemingly small, but vitally important, things that are essential to developing as a rider. They are like the foundations.

Choosing a 'Basic on Autopilot' This Month

I think that there are a few key areas that you can begin looking at putting onto autopilot in your riding. Now, obviously, each of these topics is pretty sizeable and has many different facets to them; there are no 'quick wins' and 'one solution fit all' here.

1. Following & Allowing with Your Seat
2. Your Position & Posture
3. Your Basic Aids
4. Bending & Turning
5. Trotting (transitions and what you do while trotting)
6. Cantering (transitions and what you do while cantering)

If you look at any rider who is having a great, connected conversation with their horse, they are not worrying about any of these things... They are not continuously 'fixing' their position. Or trying to turn their horse. They are certainly not still trying to figure out basic trotting and canter.

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1201. Putting One Thing onto Autopilot in Your Riding This Month