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Your Horse Isn’t Stiff — You’re Just Seeing the Result of This
by: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 13/04/2026If 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.
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.
Is Your Horse Straight?
by: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 06/10/2025Crookedness is something you can’t just ride through. Every horse has a stronger side, a weaker side, and little ways of compensating — and those imbalances quietly hold back strength, balance, and long-term soundness. Ignoring it is like trying to build a house on a wonky foundation — it just won’t work.
Crookedness: The Silent Drain on Your Horses Energy & Comfort
by: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 18/08/2025🐴 Crookedness isn’t just a training issue. It’s a whole-body imbalance that affects posture, comfort, energy use — and even your horse’s long-term soundness.
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