{"id":614,"date":"2021-01-29T10:10:27","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T10:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horseycounsel.com\/?p=614"},"modified":"2021-01-29T10:10:27","modified_gmt":"2021-01-29T10:10:27","slug":"teach-your-horse-to-ground-tie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horseycounsel.com\/teach-your-horse-to-ground-tie\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Teach Your Horse to Ground Tie"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Teaching your horse to ground tie: now that’s a useful technique for any horse owner. I’ve struggled with it a bit myself in my early days, but anticipating a horse’s reactions and knowing a thing or two about the way it thinks has helped me greatly. I’m here to share some of my experiences with you so that you might form a better relationship with your own horse.<\/p>\n
What does it mean for a horse to ground tie? Basically, a horse that can ground tie will stand still and focus solely on its handler on command. Groundwork is a very important part of any horse training routine, and teaching a horse to ground tie is a fantastic achievement that paves the way towards a fruitful and respectful relationship between a horse and its owner.<\/strong><\/p>\n The important thing is for your horse to recognize you as its herd leader in your small herd of two. The horse should know that it can trust you and follow you. Once you command it to ground tie, it should do so without requiring any further input. The horse should stand still until you instruct him otherwise. Making sure that your horse listens to you while you’re on the ground is no walk in the park. It requires quite a bit of work and patience, but it’s mandatory that your horse accepts you as its leader when you dismount.<\/p>\n This is especially true if you want to dismount for whatever reason and check your surroundings on foot. Or maybe you want to perform a task without having to worry that your horse will wander off.<\/p>\n Before you begin teaching your horse how to ground tie, you’ll need to do a bit of preparation. As a trainer, it’s important for you to know exactly what to expect. What’s expected of you and what you can expect from your horse in turn.<\/p>\n Equipment<\/strong>: a 12- or 15-foot training lead with a knot attachment, as well as a rope halter. You’ll also need a bridle with split or loop reins as well as a regular saddle. Make sure that the loop reins are over the horse’s head in order to prevent it from stepping on them or getting tangled in them.<\/p>\n Basic technique<\/strong>: you’ll ask your horse to stop moving and you’ll correct it whenever it attempts to move again. Whenever you’ll see it trying to take a step, you’ll shake the training lead toward his halter. As you progress, you’ll be able to lay down the rope and walk a few steps away without the horse following you. Now that we’ve covered the basics, let’s take a closer look at each training step.<\/p>\nPreparing beforehand.<\/h3>\n
Teaching the horse to stand still.<\/h3>\n