Master groundwork techniques for horses! Ed guides you through essential exercises, focusing on communication and achieving a soft connection with your equine partner. Learn to read your horse's mental state and build trust. Improve your horsemanship skills today! ##groundwork ##horsetraining ##equestrian ##horses ##horsemanship ##equestrianlife ##dressage ##horselover ##animaltraining ##riding | Ed's Walking Horses

Lunging your horse can fix a number of issues in barrel racing. | Martha Josey-Josey Ranch

Lunging isn’t just holding a rope and letting your horse run in circles. 🚫 It’s an exercise that teaches relaxation, balance, and connection but only when it’s done correctly. Before you can teach your horse to lunge well, you have to learn it yourself. The goal isn’t to “get the energy out,” it’s to train your horse to move forward, loosen his back, and find true contact, all without force. When done right, lunging becomes one of your most valuable tools for developing suppleness and self-carr