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The Truth About Crookedness
by: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 23/02/2026Crookedness has been framed as a training flaw, a rider problem, or something that should disappear if you just ride straighter, add more leg, or school harder. But here’s the truth: crookedness is not a failure. It’s a natural starting point. And when we misunderstand it, we often end up creating tension, compensation, and long-term issues instead of strength and balance.
3 Common Straightness Myths
by: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 16/02/2026Straightness is one of the most talked-about goals in training…and one of the most misunderstood. Because most riders think straightness is something you create from the outside. But in reality? Straightness is something the horse can only offer when their body is capable of it.
10 Minute Daily Routine to Build Strength & Balance
by: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 09/02/2026A simple 10-minute daily routine, built around the right exercises, can make such a profound difference to your horse’s strength, balance, and long-term soundness.
3 Straightness Progressions
by: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 02/02/2026After winter, many riders notice old patterns creeping back in. You’re putting in the work, but straightness seems elusive. The truth is, straightness isn’t something you correct in one moment. It’s something you build progressively, by working with the body instead of against it.
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