Groundwork Basics – Part 2: Circles
Groundwork, it can be the bane of some people's and their horse's existence. Is there any other activity that is more cryptic and demanding than groundwork that you can do [...]
read moreGroundwork Basics – Part 1: Backing a Horse Up
There are many different concepts out there on why somebody might back a horse up when on the ground or in the saddle. Some do it as normal groundwork, some [...]
read moreCase Study – Avatar
For our first case study of 2016, I'd like to introduce Avatar. [responsive][/responsive] According to his owner, Avatar is a coming 4 year old Egyptian gelding. At our first introduction [...]
read moreGroundwork is the Foundation for Equine Partnership
This article is the beginning of the series of articles talking about groundwork and how it affects your partnership with your horse. As an introduction we'll talk about the what, [...]
read moreAcclimating Horses to Stepping on Ice
When riding our horses, it's important to acclimate them to many different terrains. If you ride solely in an arena then this may not apply to you, but if you [...]
read moreGroundwork Training in Water
Just like our sprinkler training, good horsemanship is about getting a horse used to the world around it and is a high priority. This technique generally works best if you [...]
read moreHorse Training for Sprinklers
Along with this post about training and acclimating horses to our world and the weird things that make them afraid, here is one that is a great summer activity for [...]
read moreGroundwork: Essential to do regularly
Besides keeping it physically healthy, one of the most important things you can do with your horse in it's life with you is groundwork. We find that groundwork is a [...]
read moreRiding Horses with Good Balance
One of the topics requiring discussion on the topic of rehabilitation is how and why a rider would balance themselves when on a horse. We find a lot of issues [...]
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