Our Groundwork class is made up of four sessions, with a certification upon completion. The four sessions are designed to teach skills for communicating with horses of varying ages, breeds, temperament, and skill. The sessions are tailored to the class experience level and can include topics such as:
Essential Horse Safety
Horse Anatomy 101
Horse Tack Essentials
Proper Horse Grooming & Care
Establishing Leadership with your Horse
Leading and Backing a Horse Calmly and Willingly
Haltering your Horse without Resistance
Approaching a Horse Correctly
Desensitizing Horses to new Experiences
Handling a Horse’s Hooves