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How to Build Strength Without Ridden Work

How to Build Strength Without Ridden WorkBy: Jenny Adamson Published on: 17/11/2025

Whether your horse is in rehab, having time off, or you’re simply short on daylight or good weather, non-ridden work can be one of the most powerful (and often overlooked) ways to build your horse’s physical and mental foundation.

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How to Build Strength Without Ridden Work

Winter Training: Keep Your Horse Moving, Strong & Happy

Winter Training: Keep Your Horse Moving, Strong & HappyBy: Jenny Adamson Published on: 03/11/2025

Winter can be a tricky time for horse owners. Shorter days, cold weather, and muddy arenas can make it harder to maintain a consistent routine — but it’s also the perfect opportunity to focus on safe, structured work that keeps your horse moving every day.

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Winter Training: Keep Your Horse Moving, Strong & Happy

The Hidden Signs Your Horse Isn't Using Their Core

The Hidden Signs Your Horse Isn't Using Their CoreBy: Jenny Adamson Published on: 27/10/2025

Without good core engagement, other areas of the body take the strain — the back tightens, the forehand becomes heavy, and the movement loses lift and freedom. That’s when you start to see recurring soreness, short strides, or general tension that never quite goes away.

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The Hidden Signs Your Horse Isn't Using Their Core

Building Strength Safely: The Step by Step Approach

Building Strength Safely: The Step by Step ApproachBy: Jenny Adamson Published on: 20/10/2025

If your horse is recovering from an injury, prone to stiffness, or just starting a conditioning journey, slow and careful strength work is the key. If you were unfit, weak, or recovering from an injury, you wouldn’t walk straight into the gym and start lifting heavy weights. The same principle applies to your horse — their body needs a gradual warm-up, activation, and gentle strength-building approach.

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Building Strength Safely: The Step by Step Approach

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