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…horsemanship clinics typically start with groundwork. This is my opportunity to get a feel for the horse’s temperament, to evaluate the relationship between horse and handler and to refine (or establish) the horse’s ground manners. Since horses basically do what you’ve taught them to do (for better or for worse),…
…the parties happy and cooperative. Creating a smooth and effective veterinary experience relies not only on your vet’s expertise but also on your horse’s behavior.
It’s important to teach your horse good ground manners to enhance every veterinary visit. A well-trained, calm, and cooperative horse makes the vet’s job…
…has safe and reliable ground manners. Hold the horse–do not tie it. Working under a tied horse is not safe and may lead to huge wrecks. Always stand on the same side of the horse as the farrier (for safety), and monitor the horse’s behavior closely. Never allow…
…mind. These horses advance rapidly in higher-level skills, but may not be well-rounded in basic life skills, like riding out in the open, trailering, standing properly for the farrier, and basic ground manners.
Young horses intended for recreational use have no deadlines. They usually are started under-saddle later…
…secure future ahead of him; he’s more desirable and therefore more valuable. A trained horse with good ground manners will be treated well by the people who handle him and have far less uncertainty in his lifetime. Most importantly, the horse is safer, not just for the people around it,…
…UltraShield Green to protect him from flies, which has the added benefit of desensitizing him to touch. I’ll hold him still for just a few seconds, and as soon as he relaxes, I release him. For now all he needs to learn is just enough ground manners to make him…
…between a weanling and a yearling—both mentally and physically.
Weanlings are roughly six to ten months of age, and they are frisky, strong, and fast. Their minds are still too immature for serious training, but it’s an ideal time to introduce basic ground manners. Then as yearlings, they’ll learn…
…feet trimmed, and her ground manners were atrocious. I already knew that training mature horses, especially mares, could be challenging.
A 2- or 3-year-old horse is impressionable, adventurous, energetic, open to new ideas, and loves learning and engaging with humans. A mature horse that’s never had to do…
…reinforcing it consistently will be a significant benefit to Rip throughout his life, making him safe, reliable, and pleasant to be around. These basic handling skills are the very foundation for his future success. We will continue to cultivate this and other essential ground manners as Rip matures.
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Question Category: Issues from the Ground
Question: How do I train my horse to be a perfect citizen for the vet so that he gets gentle handling and is well-liked (and well-treated) by my vet?
Answer: HANDS-ON
The Best Patient Teach your horse ground manners to
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…the head, disengaging hindquarters, or the 3-step circle to calm down.
What is the state of the horse’s attitude—particularly as it relates to its ground manners and its willingness? Does the horse accept the authority of the person both on the ground and under-saddle? The horse’s attitude and willingness can…
…ground manners, and further training in non-riding activities. She’s gone from a skinny, wormy-looking, potbellied, defensive horse, to a beautiful, sleek mare, greets you at the gate and who loves the attention she gets.
I look forward to finding her new family—and I am offering a private clinic to…
…emotionality.
Does the horse need more time to settle in? What are some easy things you can ask your horse to do that will help him calm down, listen and respond to you? Look for opportunities to remind the horse of what he knows (think ground manners), and…
Prepare your trail horse for the veterinarian with these lessons in ground manners from noted clinician Julie Goodnight
http://www.equisearch.com/article/ground-manners-to-prepare-your-horse-for-the-vet
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…colts also need to learn other important ground manners like to keep their noses in front of the chest when you are working around them and to keep their focus on you. There is lots of information on this subject on my website.
Once you’ve taught the colts to…
Question Category: Issues from the Ground
Question: I would like to ask your opinion on how to handle a very big Percheron Paint gelding. He is a PMU foal that I adopted. He is halter broke and learning to lead. He has a terrible tendency to try to
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…along slowly, so that he only develops good habits and never learns behaviors that will affect his ability to do his job later. Ground manners, ground skills (like trailer loading and ground tying), finish training under-saddle, work ethic, and the ability to perform in all settings (independently of the herd),…
…or worse, was inadvertently taught to do the wrong things. Either way, we must go back to the beginning and re-establish rules of behavior, ground manners and our expectations of the horse.
In most clinics that I do, there are a handful of horses that fit into this category….
…horse who can successfully ground tie before spring.
Step 3. Leading Manners
Ground manners are paramount on the trail. You might be riding in an uncontrollable environment. If you one day need to pony a horse, lead line lessons will translate to being able to…
Question Category: Building a Better Relationship
Question: Hi Julie,
The following is from my daughter Anna. (she’s 11)
Dear Julie Goodnight,
This year was very exciting for me. It was my first year showing at the Quarter Horse Congress!! I was sooooo nervous! I went
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…proper ground manners or has inadvertently learned to walk off through inaction or a lack of authority on your part, there are some simple steps you can take to fix this common complaint. The Solution First, take assessment of your horse’s general ground manners and respect for authority. Is he…
…horse for grooming reminds him to be patient. You can work on ground tying exercises in the aisle of the barn. If your driveway has some dry areas or even some snow-packed areas, you might be able to do some leading exercises with your horse to keep his ground manners…
…ground manners (he is now an angel when it comes to handling) and even have some progress under saddle, as he is not bolting anymore.
He is highly sensitive to leg pressure (actually, he is highly sensitive to everything). To the point that I only ride with my weight…
Question Category: Issues from the Ground
Question: Why shouldn’t I give my horse hand-fed treats?
Answer: Training Tips: Trick or Treat? By Julie Goodnight
Ground manners are critical in a horse of any age, for they indicate the horse’s respect for its handler. Many very capable
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…had to one-rein stop him. I am trying to keep a level head and give him time to adjust to his new surroundings and me, his fairly timid and somewhat inexperienced new owner.
I am not afraid of him on the ground. He has excellent ground manners when I…
…through gates or speed through their stall entrances. Panic takes over, and they suddenly have no ground manners. If they’re allowed to rush through consistently, their fear leads to dangerous behavior.
Keep in mind that there’s a broad range of reactions to being in tight places. Some horses may…
…I am hooked and ready to purchase. About a month ago one of the horses at the barn came up for sale, he is a beautiful 9 year old chestnut quarter gelding that I already knew didn’t have the best reputation for ground manners as he fractured my hand when…
…to know that you have fundamental handling skills intact. If he doesn’t normally have good ground manners (for instance, he pulls back, balks, drags you to the grass, and doesn’t stay in step with you), you need to work on instilling those manners before you work on trailer loading.
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…are not even talking about the riding part yet, which is far more challenging than ground manners) Ever hear the horse phrase, “Green plus green equals black and blue?” A 2 y/o kid-broke beginner horse is a contradiction in terms; an oxy-moron; it cannot be done. There is a long…
…nip this behavior in the bud so it doesn’t get worse. I also own a massive Percheron gelding who has great ground manners. He trots up to his stall gate when he sees me approaching with his halter and practically puts his head in the halter for me. Needless to…
…way in respects to ground manners (he is now an angel when it comes to handling) and even have some progress under saddle, as he is not bolting anymore. He is highly sensitive to leg pressure (actually, he is highly sensitive to everything), to the point that I only ride…
…your horse and teach him ground manners. Through groundwork a horse learns that you are in charge, you make the decisions and you dictate the actions he makes—you become his central focus, rather than all the other horses. Horses must learn that when they are around humans, there are certain…
Dear Julie, I have a 13-year-old Paint Horse mare who is very dominant. She came to my barn as a two year old and I already had an18-year-old gelding and a 4-year-old mare. In just a few days, she was the Alpha. Her ground manners with me are quite
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…Read that and work on the ground manners that are listed in the article. Specifically, your horse needs to know to stand still on command and you need to learn to control his nose.
When you walk a horse through a gate, he should turn around and face the…
…Training Focus
trailering, and basic maneuvers under-saddle. We do a lot of ground work with these horses, to refine their manners, teach them to be focused on…
Foundational Training Under-Saddle
With solid ground-handling skills in place, half the battle of under-saddle training is behind you. As the young horse’s training progresses from ground manners to riding skills, there are certain philosophies that must be consistently
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