Horse training ground work

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!

You might think that the first steps to training a horse depend on the training style. But there are some lessons that every horse should learn.

Having owned horses for over 20 years, I have come to appreciate a horse with good, solid ground manners. Groundwork is something that can be worked on when it is raining, snowing or just plain too hot to ride. Young horses and old ones benefit from groundwork. The key to groundwork is to start slow and work your way up to more complicated behaviors. #horsegroundworkexercises #horse #groundworktraining #groundworkideas #groundwork #groundworkschedule #helpfulhorsehints

A guest post by Reese of Horses of the Ozark Hills. There he is right across from you, your horse. His feet beat the ground in a rhythmic pulse, his nostrils flare with his deep…

Fun groundwork training exercises you can use to teach your horse, pony, mule or donkey new skills. Encourage light, responsive movements and think outside the box with this free printable!

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Follow the Equine Balance Band mini series as work progresses from on the ground to under saddle.

Groundwork is an important part of training for every horse. Mastering these groundwork exercises should be a goal for every horse and rider.