Groundwork is important for many reasons but listed below are the three most important reasons that horses should have a good foundation in groundwork, with a reputable trainer.

First, improve and build upon your relationship with your horse through grooming.

Grooming simulates what the horses naturally do in herds. Horses will stand facing each others hind end, shoulder to shoulder, and facing opposite directions. This allows them to "scratch" each others shoulders, where they normally would n...

It is important that your horse knows how to move away from you on the ground, and move away from your legs while ridden. Even if your horse is 'just' a pleasure horse and you only ride out on the trails on the weekends teaching your horse how to move away from your leg will make your horse safer, easier to ride and more fun. These movements are learned easier when started on the ground. Good ground manners include moving away from you at your cue as well.

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