FAQ

Click on the links for the answers to frequently asked questions about Straightness Training:

1. Where to STart?

2. Riders and ST

2.1. What if I am a complete beginner, is it not too complicated?

2.2. What if I am already an advanced rider, do I have to start from the beginning?

2.3. What if I do jumping / eventing / trail riding / NH / clicker training / western / …. Do I need to give up what I love?

2.4. What if I am completely on my own, without any help from an instructor?

2.5. What if I live in Ecuador / Brazil / Quatar / Russia / South Africa / …

2.6. What if I don’t have perfect conditions?

2.7. What if I get easily bored?

2.8. How to get the most out of my training sessions?

3. Horses and ST

3.1. What if I have a young horse (1,2,3 years old)?

3.2. What if I have an (already educated) older horse (4-20 y.o.)?

3.3. What if I have a senior horse (above 18)?

3.4. What if I have a special breed?

3.5. What if my horse has a very hot / lazy temperament?

3.7. What if I have a gaited horse?

3.6. What if I have a horse with (osteo)arthrises?

3.8. What if my horse is diagnosed “navicular disease”?

3.9. What if my horse is diagnosed “kissing spines”?

3.10. What if I have a horse who is recovering from an injury?

3.11. What if I have a horse with physical problems?

3.12. What if my horse is not suited for dressage?

3.13. What if I have a horse with mental issues?

3.14. What if my horse is nipping and biting?

3.15. What if my horse is pushy and bossy?

3.16. What if the vet says circles are not allowed?

3.17. What if my horse gets bored?

4. Tack and ST

4.1. What if I ride bitless?

4.2. Do I need a cavesson?

4.3. Where can I buy a cavesson?

4.4. Where can I buy a bareback pad?

4.5. What if I don’t want to use a whip?

5. Training

5.1. Can I mix Straightness Training with other types of riding?

5.2. What is the difference between the classical riding and Straightness Training?

5.3. Where do I start?

5.4. How often do I need to train?

5.5. What if it’s too hot / too cold / bad weather?

5.6. How many days a week and how many minutes each day?

5.7. What if I have a very busy live, can I integrate it easily?

5.8. What to do when my horse gets bored?

5.9. How to inspire your horse?

5.10. Should I use compound or isolation exercises?

5.11. Should I use +R or -R?

5.12. What if my horse can’t deal with pressure?

5.13. What if I experience difficulties with longeing?

5.14. What if my horse doesn’t understand my cue?

6. ST Programs

6.1. How can I join the ST Academy?

7. Workshops & Private lessons

7.1. Where can I find an ST Instructor?