Waylon had to (re)learn how to get into a trailer without giving his owner too much (any!) grief. I only helped with the big guy... much of the credit goes to his owner.
Trainees of the past
This is Java, the mare I bought in November of 2006. I did lots of groundwork with her and got her out on the trails as often as possible. She was a fabulous lesson horse and is now owned by one of my best friends. 
Badger was the wild mustang I adopted in May of 2007. Groundwork, groundwork, groundwork and a year and a half later he was placed in what would be his forever home. 
Paco had some disrespect as well as barn sour issues that needed to be worked on. 
Apache needed some help with his respect issues. Beverly quickly realized just how important groundwork really is and how much of a difference it makes in a short amount of time. 
Cheyenne had soooo much groundwork from me. She should turn out to be a perfect citizen out onthe trails! 
Mad About You was a broodmare that was given to me in May 2006. She was too small for me so I did what I could with her on the ground and had some others help with her under saddle. She found a new home with a 12 yr old girl and everyone lives happily ever after! 
Rocco needed a tune up so he would be a safe horse for his next owner. He truly became a different horse after the groundwork we did. 
When I met this 2 yr old filly she would swing around and throw out both rear legs to kick at someone. She would also charge her stall panel to lunge her head out to bite if someone walked by. Groundwork, groundwork, groundwork and exposure to anything and everything to help build her confidence created life changing results. 
Dulce had some kicking, crowding and (lack of) willingness to hold up her feet issues that needed work. She also needed groundwork training to prepare her to be started under saddle. |