This girl has been making great progress on the ground. She is learning to listen to my body language, relax around moving objects and noises, and respond to my cues.
Groundwork is the foundation for everything and it can sometimes be overlooked. Creating a willing partner on the ground first sets you up for success in the saddle!
Getting your horse used to things touching them in “touchy” areas is crucial in developing a well rounded, broke horse.
As you can see in this video, I am not pulling hard or causing any pain to this mare, and I release the pressure as soon as she relaxes or stops reacting. Remember, horses learn from the release of pressure, not the pressure itself.
Soon she will learn that the answer to something new or scary is to relax and trust me!
Laying a horse down is still one of my favorite things to do!
It really humbles them and builds a lot of trust. With some time and patience you can achieve anything!
One of the most important things to do for your horse is stretching before you ride. Especially when spring comes around and they are stiff and out of shape, it is a good idea to work this into your riding routine!
Just some thoughts on creating a more willing horse on a day when they feel a little fresh or difficult!
A great way to test how solid your horse’s foundation is to expose them to a variety of things!
As you can see in this video, Jazzy isn’t at all concerned about a building being pushed over and loud noises!
Tips on properly leading your horse!
Jake has had some issues with being caught. He liked to run from me and turn away.
Now, on his first day of roundpenning, he is doing much better!
Here’s just a short explanation of how to correctly apply pressure to your horse!
Wishing you a relaxing weekend as Jazzy seems to be having!
