Training
Groundwork, problem behaviors and the methods everyone is debating.
Good things to post here
- A behavior you’re working on and what you’ve tried so far.
- Groundwork exercises that helped your horse.
- Questions about training methods, asked kindly.
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Board FAQ
- What can I post in Training?
- Groundwork, problem behaviors and the methods everyone is debating. Anything on that topic is welcome as long as it follows the community rules. The ideas above are a good place to start.
- Do I need an account?
- Not to read: anyone can read the posts. To post, reply or vote, sign in with Google, Apple, Facebook or X, pick a display name and confirm you’re 13 or older.
- Can I get help with a sick or injured horse here?
- Other horse people can share their experience, but nobody here can examine your horse. If your horse seems sick, hurt or just not right, call your veterinarian first. In an emergency, don’t wait for replies.
- How are posts moderated?
- A filter catches offensive words, and anyone signed in can report a post that breaks the rules. Posts reported by several people are hidden until we review them, and accounts that keep breaking the rules are banned.