Straightness – The Horse Magazine

Crookedness: The Shadow Side of Straightness

April 26th, 2023
As he promised in his last article, Paul has returned ready to 'face a beast that has challenged some of the greatest equestrian minds and bodies throughout history. A Beast That Can Block All Your Knowledge of Collection.' Crookedness: Read Article 4 Comments »

The Roots of Straightness – What it is, and how to achieve it…

February 16th, 2022
Straightness - it's the challenge that faces each and every dressage rider, every day. One of the world's great dressage theoreticians, Erik K Herbermann has a detailed program to set you on the right - and straight - path... Read Article Comments Off

Debbie McDonald working on straightness

August 28th, 2020
Debbie McDonald may still be celebrating her birthday, but all over the world, riders celebrate the wisdom, tact and elegance, that Debbie has brought to the dressage arena... Read Article Comments Off

Clemens Dierks and the German Training Scale

May 22nd, 2018
Clemens Dierks and the GermanTraining Scale - Straightness, not as easy as it sounds, but it's essential... Read Article Comments Off

The Basics of Dressage with Christian Thiess: Exercises to straighten the Horse

February 5th, 2018
The straightening of the horse is one of the most important goals to be achieved in horse training, if not the most important. In the six element scale of preparation, straightening takes fifth place. Just as a reminder, the scale of the preparation is: Rhythm Relaxation Acceptance of the bit Impulsion Straightening Collection This means […] Read Article 2 Comments »