Ground Training
Training on the ground is the foundation for all work with horses. A horse that is confident, relaxed and respectful on the ground will easily transfer this same attitude to work under saddle.
Heather teaches her students that through their energy, intention and body language they can affect their horse’s behavior, on and off the lead line.
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Heather long lines Nugget |
Sample exercises are:
- Leading
- Standing quietly
- Crossing obstacles
- Trailer loading and unloading
- Respecting space
- Giving to pressure (ex: dropping head on command)
- Free lunging and lunging on a line
- Teaching a horse to be caught
- Accepting bridling
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Kodi groundwork |
