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3 Straightness Progressions

3 Straightness ProgressionsBy: Jenny Adamson Published 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

Is Your Horse Straight?

Is Your Horse Straight?By: Jenny Adamson Published on: 06/10/2025

Crookedness 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.

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Why 'Head Down' Doesn't Equal Core Engagement

Why 'Head Down' Doesn't Equal Core EngagementBy: Jenny Adamson Published 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

From Braced to Balanced

From Braced to BalancedBy: Jenny Adamson Published on: 04/08/2025

🔑 Core Strength Is the Missing Link. Many horses have never learned how to properly engage their postural muscles — especially if they’ve been ridden in a way that over-emphasised head carriage or outline over body awareness.

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