Straightness For Soundness Part 1

Straightness is the foundation of every sound, healthy, and happy horse. When a horse is crooked, even in subtle ways, it creates imbalances that can lead to poor posture, uneven muscle development, tension, and ultimately unsoundness. In Straightness for Soundness: Part 1, you’ll learn the essential principles of straightness and how to apply them in your everyday training. Through step-by-step lessons, I’ll show you how to: • Recognise and assess straightness in your horse. • Understand why crookedness causes so many common problems. • Find the “middle” — helping your horse align through their body. • Use targeted exercises to improve straightness and develop healthy movement patterns. • Spot key postural signs and evaluate straightness in motion. • See how correct alignment impacts muscle development, balance, and long-term soundness. This course gives you the knowledge and practical tools to start creating lasting improvements in your horse’s way of going, ensuring a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable partnership.