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Planning towards shorter days

Planning towards shorter daysby: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 05/10/2026

Worried about keeping on top of your horse's training this winter? Here's how to turn a few good sessions into an actual plan.

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Planning towards shorter days

Autumn Planning: Building Your Winter Routine

Autumn Planning: Building Your Winter Routineby: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 21/09/2026

Start your horse's autumn planning now. Build a winter routine with quick, effective in-hand exercises that boost strength, straightness and mobility.

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Autumn Planning: Building Your Winter Routine

Why Your Horse's Front End Feels Heavy — The Hidden Muscles Doing the Real Work

Why Your Horse's Front End Feels Heavy — The Hidden Muscles Doing the Real Workby: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 14/09/2026

Discover the hidden thoracic sling muscles that stop your horse falling on the forehand. Learn why they matter and how to build a lighter, stronger stride.

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Why Your Horse's Front End Feels Heavy — The Hidden Muscles Doing the Real Work

3 Straightness Progressions

3 Straightness Progressionsby: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 02/02/2026

After 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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3 Straightness Progressions

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