This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm a big fan of groundwork, mostly because I am an iffy rider!! But also because I broke my leg and shattered my knee shortly after getting my very own fjord, so I was not very mobile. Although I don't think Parelli is a cure for all ills, their foundation for groundwork is great. Some of the stuff I could not do while my leg healed, but let me tell you, my pony can back his way in, out and around anything with just a wiggle of my finger. We spent a LOT of time playing with backup, and with flexing and bending of the neck, moving the hindquarters, lowering his head - stuff I could do without walking around. Not a lot of calorie burning, but fun for both of us, and really great for bonding. If you have an interest, clicker training is also a lot of fun, the fjords take to it quite well, and it does NOT require much physical effort from the trainer. Kate In a message dated 10/2/2007 1:35:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Subject: groundwork This message is from: Summers Moore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> hello list quick question. a month ago I was tossed from my mare and fractured my pelvis. I don't believe it was her fault.I am not able to ride for about 3 more weeks and have just finished my new barn and outdoor arena.i have brought my 2 fjords home and would like to hear peolpes advice about how to give them some exercise from the ground. ie longeing, bending, what's the best way to bond with them and get them some exercise without me overdoing it.? any help would be appreciated. thanks summers, mara and bizcocho in beautiful colorado ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
