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Is Your Horse Stiffer on One Rein?
by: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 08/06/2026Is your horse stiffer on one rein? Here's why it happens and how in-hand work fixes it for good.
Why Flexible Horses Move Better
by: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 30/03/2026You can have a horse that looks “fit”, but still feels stiff, heavy, or uneven to ride. More often than not, the missing piece isn’t more work. It’s flexibility. Because without it, your horse physically can’t move as well as they’re capable of — no matter how hard they try.
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 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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