MAKE WINTER RIDING FUN

During the winter months, finding a good day to ride can be hard. You’re constantly dealing with frigid temperatures, snow-covered outdoor arenas, and wind so cold that it takes your breath away. When you’re stuck at home in your small indoor arena for months at a time, it can take the fun out of riding or even keep you from spending time in the saddle with your horse all together. But you don’t have to let cold days keep you from enjoying your horse. Here I’m going to share a few things you can do on the ground and in the saddle to keep things exciting and help your horse avoid getting bored doing the same thing over and over.

GROUNDWORK RESPECT

Groundwork is always beneficial to your horse and is something you can easily incorporate into your daily routine when you’re stuck indoors. Before you even saddle up for the day, take a few minutes to test your skills on the ground with these three drills.

Being able to ground is helpful for more than just the actual act of ground tying. It teaches your