Rollkur, broken at the third, roached back, stiff, resistant. These are all terms we have come across at some stage throughout our riding careers, writes Leanne O’Sullivan

Horses were not built to carry people. Yet we expect them to understand our aids and perform at intense levels from a young age. A lack of proper training and understanding on the rider’s part can mean limited performance ability, musculoskeletal injuries and confusion between horse and rider.