We don't want to shock you, but we will make you think !

🤔As riders we are naturally one side dominant and this will show in how your horse moves and performs unless you work yourself to sit equally and also to be aware of your stronger side or your unstable side. 
Awareness is crucial, as this is the beginning of doing something about it and finding a solution. (Before we blame the horse).

🤓But I also see horses with these patterns every single day... So no it's not always a crooked rider 

Telltale for me would be the way the hind end moves when horse is walking away from me.... among other things of course 
Just to name a few, there will be :
- more swing to one side, 
- a short stepping hind on the restricted side, 
- weight thrown onto the opposite shoulder etc etc... 

This pattern will also present for many other reasons as well but it’s VERY common to see from a wonky rider. 
- often the saddle is slipping to one side if it is the rider, or a very uneven horse
- there is reluctance to bend one way
- canter leads are not equal both reins
- the horse might be wearing his teeth unevenly
- ditto he might be wearing his feet unevenly
- fussing with his head and bit on one rein
- losing balance in pirouettes
- tipping his nose off centre 
- also showing big differences in crossing of legs in one direction compared to the other etc.

🧐 One or more of these things can be seen from my perspective. 

I love my job. Unravelling the riddles and patterns and working out how to improve the horse and the rider, and their connection or "elastic contact". 
 

😍 There's nothing more satisfying, than seeing a horse's eye sparkle and a swing in his stride, while the rider is smiling on top of the horse !
Even though it can be confrontational for some to hear what I see. I am sure that even when it's not what you want to hear or what you were expecting. Everyone appreciates the neutral but honest advice I give. 
 

😉 Balancing out your horse is obviously essential, if he is stuck going one way he won’t be developing strength and balance evenly.

Adding to the above mentioned: tension can be another of the many reasons you see this in the horse. 
Tension caused by ill fitting, or non-adapted tools. 
Bad fitting bridle,- bit,- reins... or even girth. 
Not to forget the saddle too... (but saddles are not our speciality).

☝️But just keep in mind: If after adjusting the tools and seeing a clear improvement in your horse...
If the horse after some time keeps slipping back into previous problems, then the rider is the logical next thing to look at.
As he or she will be likely to blame. 

Just something to keep in mind. For those that think that one 'golden bit or bridle' will solve all and every problem.😛
We can do a lot to help you... but we can't solve everything.
(Especially not if it is not due to wrong use of materials. Or wrong materials)

There are loads of stretches and exercises to help balance and stabilise your horse, how many riders work as hard on themselves? 

Just a sneek peek on my view !

Of I go now, to help solve the above mentioned issues.  😂