Developing Straightness Part 3: Stop Turning With the Inside Rein

Straightness doesn’t come from pulling the inside rein. In this video, I break down two exercises that teach your horse to stay straight and balanced on the circle using outside aids only. You’ll learn how to: • Turn your horse without relying on the inside hand • Improve responsiveness to the outside leg and rein • Create true bend without sacrificing straightness • Fix drifting, falling in, or overbending on the circle This concept is essential for Training through First Level and directly impacts your scores for straightness, contact, and balance. If your horse ignores your leg, feels heavy in the hand, or loses alignment on circles, this video will help you create clearer communication and better self-carriage. ▶️ Watch Parts 1 & 2 of the Developing Straightness series to build the full foundation. Watch more of my dressage competition rides and horse training videos here on my channel. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment if this helped you or if you want to see more straightness exercises. #dressage #developingstraightness #dressagetraining #equestrian #horsetraining