Groundwork May 2026

In horse training, groundwork is the essential practice of building respect, trust, and communication before ever getting in the saddle.

: You can find strategic exercises in guides like the Lucinda Green's Guide or explore video lessons from Balanced Basics . groundwork

: Many people think groundwork is just lunging a horse in circles to "take the edge off". True groundwork is a dialogue where you use body language and timing to influence your horse clearly. In horse training, groundwork is the essential practice