In our last article, we introduced the first two “golden rules” of ground training. Let’s continue with the final two “rules,” so your horse’s training sessions can go as smoothly as possible.

No matter what your horse’s age, ground training will make him a more responsive, obedient partner. Ground training is a must for young horses; and with older horses, it adds variety to your schooling and provides another opportunity to spend time together. Ground training is not mentally or physically fatiguing for a horse so, if you keep the lessons short and interesting, you can do it every day.

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Building a Partnership with your Horse
“Beginning Ground Training, Part 2”
By Lynn Palm

Proper ground training can help you build a solid foundation with your horse. This month, we’ll continue basic instruction to help you get started with that important training.

In the last article, I started our discussion of ground training with proper equipment and how to secure the longe line to the halter in two ways depending on the amount of control needed. If I find I still need even more control, I will change from a simple longe line to the type ending in a length of chain. Make sure the chain portion is long enough so that when fitted on the horse, at least five inches of chain extends from the halter. This gives enough leverage and allows use of the chain without abrupt or delayed reactions. If the length of chain is shorter than five inches, it can lock against the chin or nose, preventing the lightness that I want the chain to create for me. Start with the chain fastened under the chin, as described above, progressing to the “longe-line-over-the-nose” step if more control is needed.

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Building a Partnership with your Horse
“Beginning Ground Training”
By Lynn Palm

Over my many years as a horse trainer and a riding instructor, I have learned that often the problems that riders experience with their horses can be traced back to inadequate early training. I always recommend that young horses be started with a comprehensive ground training program. Ground training is an effective way to develop your horse into a safe and willing partner for years to come. I also recommend that older, “made” horses who exhibit behavior problems, such as unwillingness and inattentiveness, be given a refresher course in the basics of ground training. You cannot be the rider your horse deserves unless your horse understands the rules that govern his side of the partnership!

Read More ]]> http://www.horsettp.com/blog/23052011_Wacky_Horse_Stories_May.php http://www.horsettp.com/blog/23052011_Wacky_Horse_Stories_May.php Mon, 23 May 2011 22:28:38 CST Wacky Horse Stories is a new feature that we will run from time to time. We'll compile horse-related articles from around the web that might make you grin, laugh, or sometimes just befuddle you. Like this first story, about a man who just wanted to show his pony the countryside from the window seat of a train.

A man in Wales tries to board a train with his pony.

Read more at news.com.au

"The fact that he's willing to TRY for me is what makes him beautiful, and he's remarkable because he is who he is. I want him to know that I love him, and I dont want him to think he has to fight me. 'Please don't fight these hands that are holding you.'"

This week's horse is HH Buck Olena, a 5 year old Buckskin Quarter Pony Gelding located in Harbor Springs, Michigan. He has been lightly shown as an all around, classes including Halter, English, Jumping, Western, Trail, Reining, and Training Level Dressage and has earned many AQPA points. Learn more about Murphy by clicking here.

This week's picture is of QTsGold Mastercard, a beautiful buckskin tobiano Paint Horse stallion. Click Here to learn more!

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