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groundwork training

FAVORITE FIVE GROUNDWORK EXERCISES

BY DALE RUDIN

You don’t have to ride your horse to give him a good workout. Groundwork is an effective alternative that’s loaded with a wide range of benefits: You can boost your horse’s strength, endurance, balance, posture, and more.

These exercises are super versatile and customizable to suit your horse’s needs. You don’t need specialized or costly equipment or a lot of time either. As few as three 15-minute sessions per week generate positive results.

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