Latest from Groundwork for horses
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This simple but demanding groundwork exercise will boost your horse’s coordination and core stability -
Two poles, three exercises, 10 minutes: this core workout boosts your horse’s strength and footwork when you don’t have time to ride -
Try this asymmetric in-hand exercise to build your horse’s topline and strengthen his weaker side -
The versatile in-hand pole setup that will give your horse plenty to think about – even in walk -
How a straight line of poles can improve your horse’s agility and hoof-brain coordination from the ground -
Improve your horse’s lateral work from the ground with this single-pole exercise -
Boost your horse’s balance, symmetry and core strength with this simple in-hand polework pattern -
No time to ride? Use this quick and easy to set up in-hand pole layout to engage your horse mentally and physically -
Teach your horse to rein-back from the ground to engage their core and release tension -
Try this exercise to encourage your horse to engage his hindleg from the ground -
3 quick muscle-building exercises that make a valuable addition to your horse’s daily routine -
Why in-hand work could be the missing piece in your dressage training: four simple exercises to build your horse’s strength, suppleness and focus -
‘Show him he has a choice’: liberty trainer shares her tips for how to connect with a horse, and indicate you’re listening -
Is your horse pushy or bargy? These three simple groundwork exercises can help establish your personal space, improve your communication and keep you safer -
Is your horse difficult to catch? These simple groundwork exercises will encourage your horse to come to you -
Is your horse spooky to ride? Try these three simple groundwork exercises to help them focus and feel more relaxed -
‘A broader experience of life off the leadrope’: Emma Massingale reveals the liberty training exercises you need to start your journey -
Want to get started with liberty training? The chances are you’re already doing it with your horse -
‘I never make a horse do anything – I suggest, he responds’: how long-reining could take your horse from unbacked youngster right up to grand prix
