Horse training

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

This is the first of a two-part article about a special horse of mine named Bellagio (barn name Geo), a nine-year-old Warmblood gelding I’ve had for about three years. He is super sensitive and doesn’t have a lot of natural confidence. When he came to me he was very explosive, would react at the slightest thing, and was becoming very dangerous to ride.

It takes on average 4-6 weeks to break in a horse in but that time span is based on several assumptions. If all the handling and preparatory work has been done properly then it should be plain sailing. The horse’s temperament and character can also dictate how smoothly the process ... Read More

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

Practicing some simple groundwork will help make your horse easier to handle and more responsive under saddle. Check out these exercises.

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Trust building exercises to do with your horse that is all on the ground. Builds confidence and trust in horse and handler.

Teaching a horse to lay down is an extremely difficult trick that will require patience, practice, and a horse with the right temperament.