Horse ground work exercises

Here are some great ways to work with your horse and not only build trust, but confidence and communication as well.

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!

Simple groundwork exercises to help improve your horse’s suppleness and balance 🐴🐎🏇 #horsefactbook #horsefacts #horselovers #horses #eqlife #supplehorse #groundwork #horsegroundwork #horsepoles #polework #horseowner #horseownertips #poleworkhorses #horsetraining #newowner #horsebalance

**CAVALLETTI WITH 4 POLES** I know that dreaded feeling of pulling out 15 poles on a cold dark night only to ride for 30 mins to have to drag them all back away again!! So I have created my favourite Top 8 exercises to work on and ONLY 4 POLES are required!!!! Nice and quick and easy! Work on 1 exercise per week- meaning you have 8 weeks of different layouts!!

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If your horse is having behavioral issues, it might be time to take them back to the basics of groundwork. Here's are some helpful groundwork tips. | #ihearthorses #groundwork #horsebackriding #horseownertips #horses #ilovehorses #iloveanimals

These are great for helping calm down a nervous horse and focus their attention back on you.

Groundwork exercises for horses in the form of in-hand polework is like pilates, and just five minutes a day can make a difference

Horse training book: 101 Ground Training Exercises for Every Horse and Handler by Cherry Hill

Improve your horse's core with two easy in-hand exercises

A horse which has little or no manners when being handled on the ground can be problematic and present challenges. Depending on what bad ground…

To clarify, eight exercises using four jumps each. The fifth exercise is only for the very brave, and I would not attempt it at home :) A reminder: poles can be used as substitutes for jumps. I do …

They are easy to do at home (all you need is a reasonably flat surface and a few poles) and great to do when your riding options are limited.

I still struggle at times getting a smooth canter transition. How to ask for the canter can be tough, especially with a new horse.

Getting into a training groove with your horse takes time and patience, but by using less resistance and more reward, you can make training time a more positive experience for both you and your horse. Get our tips on resistance-free horse training here! #horsetrainingtips #equinepartnership #libertyhorsetraining #equinecommunication #horselove #savvyhorsewoman

At some point, most riders have wished for something like a magic pill, a solution that will instantly alleviate nagging training issues. Since that is impossible, the next best thing is an arsenal of arena routines whose execution will improve your horse. The exercises in this article will give you a looser, more balanced horse, and will create engagement without excessive effort.