Horse Riding Training

WHY GROUND SCHOOL?

At Najorka Performance Horses we help people to think like a horse. www.centralflareiner.com We use ground work for every style horse we work with, reiners, Ranch horse work, gaited horses, mules, minies, no end to the list.

Ground school is the foundation for everything your horse does with his feet, whether you are riding or not. In a perfect world you could ride your horse equally well standing on the ground or mounted. Whether you know it or not, while sending the horse forward in the round pen, you began to ride from the ground. You will begin to notice the horse placing his feet more precisely. You will be riding from the ground.

The ground school will help you refine your ability to move your horses feet with your energy, making you a better leader. In addition, further awareness of safety, preparation for every transition, and clear ascalation of aids.

The primary purpose of ground school exercises, like round penning, is to create a safe body bubble. Once there is a safe bubble, the horse will begin to focus his attention on you because you will be using body language, the only language your horse naturally understands.  Over time ground school exercises will increase your horses attention span.

You will produce forward motion, as well as lateral flexion, vertical flexion, back up, and leg yield. Once you learn to watch the feet, you will be able to “feel the feet” and “ride the feet” much more accurately while mounted.