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3 Straightness Progressions
by: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 02/02/2026After 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.
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.
Why 'Head Down' Doesn't Equal Core Engagement
by: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 11/08/2025It’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
From Braced to Balanced
by: Jenny AdamsonPublished 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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