Straightness in Both Horse and Rider - The Training Scale

When I was first starting out as a rider, I thought that straightness was a simple and easy concept. I remember the first time someone told me that one of the hardest things to do on a horse was to ride a straight line.  I didn't believe them!  However, turns out they might just have been right... Keep in mind that whenever you are working on the lower steps of the scale,  you are doing so with an eye on the top steps. And when working on the top steps, you are doing so through the filters of the lower steps of the scale. What is Straightness? It's a bit of a trick question; the simple answer is 'when I ride a straight line', right?  Well, yes... And part of straightness is definitely being able to ride and work on a straight line.  But what about riding a straight line through a bend? Read More Find the Gaps in Your Horses Training - Free Audio Training https://stridesforsuccess.com/free Let's Work Together:- Daily Strides Premium Newsletter Lunging for Riding 'Back to School for Your Horse' Special Connect with Lorna Connect on Instagram @stridesforsuccess https://instagram.com/stridesforsuccess Connect on Facebook https://facebook.com/stridessuccess  Join the Free Private Communities Connect in the Mindset & Fitness for Equestrians Private Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/SFS30DayRiderFitnessChallenge Connect in the Virtual Stable Lounge Private Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1499737810323191 Join the 2021 Equestrian Fitness Challenge:- Sign up for the free RIDING challenge Additional Resources:- The Training Scale for You And Your Horse Training Scale Series; Intro – Putting the Pieces Together for You & Your Horse Training Scale Series; Part 1 – Rhythm Training Scale Series; Part 2 – Suppleness Training Scale Series Part 3 - Contact Training Scale Series Part 4 - Impulsion