A horse is straightened when
- it is straight on a straight line along its longitudinal axis,
- the longitudinal axis is adapted to this on a curved line so that the rear hooves are in line with the tracks of the front hooves,
- his hind legs are in sideways walks in the direction of movement and not sideways thereof
- there is an even support to both rider's hands
- circles and voltes are equally easy to ride and only one hoof trace is visible
- the horse doesn't throw its neck
- the horse lets the rider sit straight and does not press on one side.
Straight horse in a turn © Victoria Rubly
To check if the horse is walking under the rider in a rhythmic covering manner, you can ride straight ahead towards a mirror and observe if the hindquarters are moving to one side. Furthermore, riding off the track can show the rider if the horse stays straight without leaning against the board.
