Episode 2: Q&A Groundwork +the What and Why of Groundwork

In this second episode of the Horsefulness Training Podcast I go deeper into what Groundwork according to the Horsefulness phylosophy is, why you should do Groundwork and I answers 5 questions that were sent in by mail.Q1: My horse is pretty anxious about tractors and big vehicles. She is also very spooky when we pass bushes and branches. Then she disconnects and only wants one thing: run off! How can I keep the connection when she is so afraid?Q2: My horse is afraid to back up out of the trailer. Any advice on how to train him to back up instead of turning in the trailer to unload?Q3: If Liberty is the foundation, and you can do everything in Liberty, why do you go to Groundwork? Can’t we do everything in Liberty? What is the benefit of doing Groundwork?Q4: I had to use a lot of direct pressure from my instructor to teach my horse to yield. This didn't feel right. Is it really necessary to teach your horse to yield to direct pressure?Q5: The Groundwork I've been doing became too easy for my horse, and therefore she loses interest. I would like to get some tips on how to make Groundwork more difficult and stimulating for her and me.When answering these 5 questions, Karine talks about Accepting fear Focusing on your breath to stay present Using the "liberty-principle" when doing groundwork Communication versus force when yielding to physical aidsShe also tunes in on How to prepare your horse in a step by step manner for traffic Why negative reinforcement is not "negative", like some people think What a groundwork sequence is, And much more!The blog-post about yielding for physical aids that she refers to in this episode is this one.