Horse groundwork

Groundwork = Secret Conditioning - While it is widely used for gentling young horses and teaching basic skills, groundwork also offers the possibility for a notable amount of conditioning. When consistently and strategically practiced, it can improve muscle tone, basic metabolic function, and neuromuscular patterns.

Groundwork exercises should be a crucial start to any early training regime. Here I outline five of my favourite groundwork exercises for horses!

Have you ever heard a rider say that they don’t do groundwork with their horse because it's boring? Here are 6 reasons why you should.

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Whether your horse is experienced or just starting his ridden career, long-reining can improve his way of going and benefit his training. Find out more here

Successful groundwork relies on having numerous exercises and routines in your repertoire. Read on to…

Here are some great ways to work with your horse and not only build trust, but confidence and communication as well.

As a beginner, there are few basic groundwork exercises that you should consistently work on until you have mastered them with your horse. I've also made a FREE printable .PDF Training Log!

Safe and smart groundwork can help build the foundation for a confident, well-behaved horse.

Groundwork is a fantastic way of maintaining your horse’s fitness and helping to keep their brain occupied, as well as building on the trust between handler and horse. Groundwork can include: lunging, long reining and free schooling...

These are great for helping calm down a nervous horse and focus their attention back on you.

If your horse is having behavioral issues, it might be time to take them back to the basics of groundwork. Here's are some helpful groundwork tips. | #ihearthorses #groundwork #horsebackriding #horseownertips #horses #ilovehorses #iloveanimals

By using natural horsemanship groundwork techniques, you can develop a stronger bond with your horse.