Day 1 and 2 Introducing Ground-Driving

This is mustang Fraser's first and second session being introduced to ground-driving! Within the past year, I have started introducing ground-driving to every horse that comes in for training prior to their first ride. This sets them up to have understanding of bit pressure -- by the time you get on them for the first time, they already know to stop and steer.

[@carterequine8914]

I just started this with my mustang and it’s nice to watch the process with another horse :) thank you for posting your process with him

[@shelbysmithvlogs]

This video probably just saved my life. Looks like I got some training tomorrow! (Horse won’t stop and throws her head when I try and pull back and put pressure on the bit.) I’m so excited to try this.

[@angelaschroeder6446]

Same my horse does it also! Was told she’s broke but feel like she’s not broke or she’s very green broke

[@Loarnold]

I tried this on a 3 yo I’m starting! He did so good thank you so much ❤️

[@klinq8338]

I’m 9 I have really hope I learned from this keep up the KZbin drive

[@angelaschroeder6446]

I really hope my horse learns from this!

[@countchocula5379]

Unfortunately I’ve shown this video to my horse like thrifty times and he still hasn’t gotten it… 🙄 Jkjkjk!!!! Good luck to you and your horse! God bless 😇♥️🙏🏻🦄🐴♥️

[@galaxiahernandez7671]

My horse keeps trying to turn into me during lunging and line driving. I can stand behind her but she constantly turns towards me. I can't use her bit as she has had bleeding from the mouth in the past due to the bit. Any tips? Its an eggbutt snaffle bit

[@tonidavis2142]

What is the cinch called that you are using to drive with?

[@larag4646]

I believe it's called a surcingle

[@triciarivera3111]

Hi there! I have a horse that I would love some advice on. I’m losing hope 😫 cause everyone wants to give up on her.

[@michellekutz7951]

Hi, I have a young mare (will be 3 in May) who won't go forward, she takes one or two steps and then stops. I've wiggle the line behind her haunches but she just ignores it. Do I just be patient and keep asking her or is there something else I can do?

[@SilverPonyKat]

You can pull on one rein then the other until she almost has to move. Once she breaks loose and takes a step, praise her for it. This will let her know that taking a step is what you want. Next time you ask her to move and she takes a step or two, praise her for it. Lather, rinse, repeat. If you have to wiggle the outside rein against her butt, be ready if she goes forward and moves into a trot or lope. Remember to praise her and let her go for a little bit. You asked her to move and she did. Relax your hands and then ask her to come back down to a walk. Hope this helps.

[@katelyndudley1087]

When you say straighten them out, what do you mean? How do you do this?

[@marawise129]

What kind of bit do you start out with?

[@kellyholiday1193]

What is the first bit you put in their mouth? My trainer right now is using a bosal…

[@qcaitlynparsons4303]

i use a and o ring snaffle