Things to do on the ground

caity and billy · 06-17-2009, 11:03 PM

SO seeing as my company horse sox cannot be ridden due to a back issue, i still want to be able to handle him and do things with him so he isnt left in a paddock to stiffen up completely....

i know ground work things such as flexing, lunging, backing, moving hindquarts blah blah blah, but for something different what are some excersises i can do on the ground for his interest.

I dont think the people that had him before did much ground work with him at all so ill start with the basics cos i have to get his head soft first.

Anyway any ideas would be great

chevalgal · 06-18-2009, 12:14 AM

trotting poles, low jumps, let him play with 'horse toys'

Auzzie Honey · 06-18-2009, 02:06 AM

Teach him some tricks - becareful of his back tho, and consider this when you incorporate them. I.E. No bowing/laying down/sitting/etc..

Stretches .. I know someones horse who can stretch (leg, neck, what ever) on command

Note: make sure your horse is warmed up some before commencing stretches.

You could teach him to weave cones with no lead, do some 'free rein' work (he walks next to you, etc). Horse toys, walks out on the roads, in water, etc ..

Appy-Girl · 10-19-2009, 04:48 PM

I have been looking for alot of the same pointers on doing ground work and different exercises - I have no idea what to really do with her or how to ground drive.

caity and billy · 10-19-2009, 07:08 PM

i found a dvd for $20 on ebay called 101 things to do with your horse, including ground work excersises...might give that a go....

Appy-Girl for pointers on ground driving, look for books on clinten anderson, marty martin and monty roberts...exceot if your anything like me i am much more a visual person so gert onto youtube and you'll see a few teachers demonstrate there.

Appy-Girl · 10-20-2009, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caity and billy

i found a dvd for $20 on ebay called 101 things to do with your horse, including ground work excersises...might give that a go....

Appy-Girl for pointers on ground driving, look for books on clinten anderson, marty martin and monty roberts...exceot if your anything like me i am much more a visual person so gert onto youtube and you'll see a few teachers demonstrate there.

Awesome! Thanks for the tip - my son goes on You Tube all the time - guess I have sme learning to do.

06-17-2009, 11:03 PM	#1
caity and billy Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: VIC, Australia Posts: 319 Images: 11	Things to do on the ground SO seeing as my company horse sox cannot be ridden due to a back issue, i still want to be able to handle him and do things with him so he isnt left in a paddock to stiffen up completely.... i know ground work things such as flexing, lunging, backing, moving hindquarts blah blah blah, but for something different what are some excersises i can do on the ground for his interest. I dont think the people that had him before did much ground work with him at all so ill start with the basics cos i have to get his head soft first. Anyway any ideas would be great

06-18-2009, 12:14 AM	#2
chevalgal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SE Qld, Australia Posts: 323 Images: 121 Blog Entries: 1	trotting poles, low jumps, let him play with 'horse toys' __________________ A colt you may break but an old horse, you never can.- french proverb talk slow, talk low, and dont talk too much- john wayne SE QLD- waler stallion @ stud 2009. pm me

06-18-2009, 02:06 AM	#3
Auzzie Honey Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: WA, Australia Posts: 1,011 Images: 11	Teach him some tricks - becareful of his back tho, and consider this when you incorporate them. I.E. No bowing/laying down/sitting/etc.. Stretches .. I know someones horse who can stretch (leg, neck, what ever) on command Note: make sure your horse is warmed up some before commencing stretches. You could teach him to weave cones with no lead, do some 'free rein' work (he walks next to you, etc). Horse toys, walks out on the roads, in water, etc .. __________________ Training Sessions -- interesting, challenging and achievable. Don't complicate it any more than that. xx Jess, Honey, Jeddai, Jock, Sambo & Buxton xx

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10-19-2009, 04:48 PM	#4
Appy-Girl Full Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westfield Massachusetts Posts: 80 Images: 5	I have been looking for alot of the same pointers on doing ground work and different exercises - I have no idea what to really do with her or how to ground drive.

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caity and billy Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: VIC, Australia Posts: 319 Images: 11	i found a dvd for $20 on ebay called 101 things to do with your horse, including ground work excersises...might give that a go.... Appy-Girl for pointers on ground driving, look for books on clinten anderson, marty martin and monty roberts...exceot if your anything like me i am much more a visual person so gert onto youtube and you'll see a few teachers demonstrate there.