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When it comes to straightness and collection, polework is a rider’s secret weapon, dressage trainer Jess Carr tells Helen Milbank

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As mentioned earlier, we’re looking to develop a path that is reasonably close to neutral. This can be slightly rightward or leftward, depending on whether you want to play with draws or fades. The main thing is that it’s consistent. These four exercises will help.

Understand the ideal strike point before building up your strike quality through a foolproof three-step process.

Rhythm, balance and suppleness are all key for ridden work, and in-hand exercises can improve this vital trio before a rider climbs into the saddle, says veterinary physiotherapist Cherelle Hopgood