Comments on: Is Groundwork Necessary? https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/is-groundwork-necessary/ Horsemanship and horse training the partnership way Thu, 08 Dec 2022 04:12:31 +0000 hourly 1 By: Teddie Ziegler https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/is-groundwork-necessary/#comments/2408 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/?p=14935#comment-2408 In reply to BONNIE BERESFORD.

That is good to know Bonnie. I’m glad to see what a difference it has made with others as well. It has been a game-changer for me too.

]]> By: Teddie Ziegler https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/is-groundwork-necessary/#comments/2407 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/?p=14935#comment-2407 In reply to Sarah.

Thank you Sarah. He is such a big “baby” and so sweet. I just have to be extra careful as he is now a 16h, 1,200 pound, 10 month old, very athletic stallion. 🙂

]]> By: BONNIE BERESFORD https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/is-groundwork-necessary/#comments/2405 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/?p=14935#comment-2405 Teddie, this is a great column! I too have always enjoyed groundwork with my horse because we bond in a very different way than in the saddle. But your reasons gave me some things to think about that had never occurred to me, including a bunch more ground lessons that feed into the practicality of riding.

This philosophy is also the one expressed by the great Alois Podjasky, who was the director of the Spanish Riding school in Vienna. He trained horses and trained his riders how to train horses, by starting with intensive and thorough groundwork. And these people were and are the most skilled riders in the world. Thank you!

]]> By: Sarah https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/is-groundwork-necessary/#comments/2404 https://teddiezieglerhorsemanship.com/?p=14935#comment-2404 Oh, I love the squaring up exercise. What a great idea. It’s so interesting what groundwork can achieve. Lovely to see a video of Merlin. Have a great week.

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