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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?

Strong Back, Happy Horse

Strong Back, Happy Horseby: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 23/03/2026

Most horse owners care deeply about their horses and want to do the best for them. But there’s something many riders simply haven’t been taught - a horse’s back is not automatically strong enough for riding. And riding alone does not necessarily build the strength needed to carry a rider properly.

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Strong Back, Happy Horse

10 Minute Daily Routine to Build Strength & Balance

10 Minute Daily Routine to Build Strength & Balanceby: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 09/02/2026

A simple 10-minute daily routine, built around the right exercises, can make such a profound difference to your horse’s strength, balance, and long-term soundness.

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10 Minute Daily Routine to Build Strength & Balance

Why 'Head Down' Doesn't Equal Core Engagement

Why 'Head Down' Doesn't Equal Core Engagementby: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 11/08/2025

It’s easy to assume that if a horse looks soft in the contact, has their nose tucked in, or shows a curved neck, they must be working “correctly.” But what’s often happening underneath is: A dropped back A tight, braced neck Hindlimbs disengaged And a core that’s switched off

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Why 'Head Down' Doesn't Equal Core Engagement

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