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RIDING ADVICE: Cathy Lammie says…

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Ground force

Q I would like to introduce some groundwork tomymare to help us bond. Any ideas for simple exercises to get us started?

Claire Samms, Glasgow

Cathy says: Groundwork is an excellent way to build trust and a good bond with your horse, provided you don't rush it. Here are some easy steps to help you get started…

STEP 1

Firstly, bear inmind that groundwork requires patience and clarity from the handler. You and your horsemay struggle to communicate at first, so be realistic and don't expect everything to go smoothly at the start. Getting some professional help

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