Ground Manners Matter - Holistic Horsemanship

06/06/2026

05/16/2026

You call me for your horse …. But I’m actually there for YOU.

I can make a positive change in your horse’s behaviour.

But if I can’t influence a change in the owner/rider/handler’s behaviour, then nothing will change in your relationship with your horse.

The CHANGE starts within US.

05/16/2026

If I had a nickel for every time someone claimed to have soft hands 🤔
5 minutes of observing how they handle their horse on the ground will usually debunk that claim.
There was a time when I was guilty of the same false claim.
But you can’t have it both ways. You’re either SOFT in the way you handle your horse, or you’re not.

05/13/2026

Effective Groundwork: Here’s what effective groundwork actually does:
• reveals how your horse processes pressure
• shows you where timing breaks down
• teaches you to stay centered instead of reactive

Groundwork is one of the most overlooked parts of learning how to ride a horse, and it’s essential if you want real trust.

I can’t say it enough, and I’ll keep talking about it because this is where good horseback riding actually begins.

It doesn’t matter if you ride English or Western.

Groundwork is what teaches you how to ride, not just how to sit in the saddle.

One of the most important horseback riding tips I share with riders is this: when you understand horse body language, you ride with more confidence and clarity.

That understanding doesn’t start under saddle—it starts on the ground.

Through groundwork, you learn how your horse moves, how they communicate, and how their body works.
You pay closer attention.
You connect more deeply.

And when you ride, you’re no longer relying on pressure or constant correction, you’re riding with timing, feel, and clear communication.