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Ground Training Tips By Lynn Palm | http://www.lynnpalm.com/ Horses need to respect four major ground training commands: “move away from me,” “come toward me,” “stop,” and “back.” Before we cover how to teach your horse how to “back” in the next article, let me share some tips to remember when teaching these ground training commands.
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Be sure to practice each of these maneuvers on both sides of your horse. Be consistent with how you introduce and execute each command. Once your horse responds well or improves from a previous lesson, move on to doing something different. For example, you can link these basic commands together in different combinations, such as “come to me – whoa – move away – whoa – move the hindquarters – whoa”, to add variety. This will also help your horse increase his attention span for longer periods of time. Keep your eyes and concentration on your horse's responses to your commands. If you detect any unsafe situations or resistance from your horse, stop and evaluate why it is happening and what needs to be done to correct it. For example, you have asked him to move away from you. Instead he leans on you, resists, and does not move. Stop and evaluate what is happening. Was your horse straight? Was I pushing too much on his head? Did I start with too light of pressure? After evaluating the issue, execute the command again in a slightly different way than you first asked. Do not get frustrated, get a fresh start and try again. Your Next Step… When teaching ground training, make your movements slow and soft. Be patient and reward any progress your horse makes. Your goal is to make each ground training lesson a positive experience for you and your horse. This will create a solid foundation for your partnership on the ground and under saddle. Until then, follow your dreams ~ Lynn To learn more about Lynn’s educational programs at Palm Equestrian Academy in Ocala, Florida, her Ride Well clinics across the United States, saddles, DVDs, books, as well as trail and Western dressage competitions, and more, please visit her website at http://www.lynnpalm.com/ or call 800-503-2824. Lynn can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. JULY 2022 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2022
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