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Why Your Horse Bends Better One Way — And What's Really Going On In Their Body

Why Your Horse Bends Better One Way — And What's Really Going On In Their Bodyby: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 10/08/2026

Why does your horse bend better one way? It's not a training problem — it's a whole-body pattern called locked short and locked long. Here's what it means and how to address it from the ground.

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Why Your Horse Bends Better One Way — And What's Really Going On In Their Body

In-Hand Work Isn't as Complicated as You Think — Here's Where to Start

In-Hand Work Isn't as Complicated as You Think — Here's Where to Startby: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 27/07/2026

Most horse owners think in-hand work isn't for them. Here's why they're wrong — and the simple building block approach that starts with standing square and ends with a horse who already knows shoulder-in.

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In-Hand Work Isn't as Complicated as You Think — Here's Where to Start

Two Exercises You Can Try With Your Horse This Week

Two Exercises You Can Try With Your Horse This Weekby: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 13/07/2026

Want to make a real difference to your horse's back and core this week? Here are two exercises to try today — one for the yard, one for the stable. Simple, effective, and your horse will thank you.

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Two Exercises You Can Try With Your Horse This Week

Is Your Horse Stiffer on One Rein?

Is Your Horse Stiffer on One Rein?by: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 08/06/2026

Is your horse stiffer on one rein? Here's why it happens and how in-hand work fixes it for good.

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Is Your Horse Stiffer on One Rein?

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