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Why Most Horses Aren't Ready To Work When You Pick Up The Reins

Why Most Horses Aren't Ready To Work When You Pick Up The Reinsby: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 01/06/2026

Before you pick up the reins, your horse's body needs to be ready. Here's what most owners miss.

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Why Most Horses Aren't Ready To Work When You Pick Up The Reins

Your Horse Isn't Being Difficult — They're Telling You Something

Your Horse Isn't Being Difficult — They're Telling You Somethingby: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 25/05/2026

Resistance, stiffness, tension — your horse is telling you something. Here's how to listen.

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Your Horse Isn't Being Difficult — They're Telling You Something

Most People Are Exercising Their Horse… Not Training Them

 Most People Are Exercising Their Horse… Not Training Themby: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 04/05/2026

There’s a difference between: Doing exercises…and training your horse. Exercises are individual pieces. Training is how those pieces are put together over time. And this is where things often get stuck. Because you can be doing all the right exercises… But if they’re not part of a clear structure, they won’t create lasting change.

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 Most People Are Exercising Their Horse… Not Training Them

Your Horse Isn’t Stiff — You’re Just Seeing the Result of This

Your Horse Isn’t Stiff — You’re Just Seeing the Result of Thisby: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 13/04/2026

If you’ve ever felt like one rein is harder… your horse feels stiff… or something just isn’t quite even… You’re not alone. This is one of the most common things I see. And it’s easy to label it as stiffness. But in many cases, what you’re feeling isn’t actually stiffness at all.

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Your Horse Isn’t Stiff — You’re Just Seeing the Result of This

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