Ground work for the older horse

Groundwork for an older horse.
it really just depends on how much exposure and older horse had to ground work to really determine how well they're going to do. in this case it's pretty obvious, that bones is very well trained, but he's a little rusty and a little stiff. so we want to concentrate on movements that are going to help loosen him up but not push too hard.
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[@Donna-vh5ym]

I love all your videos, but especially when they're older and not trained.

[@lonestarwoman]

Thank you Donna. I will be doing a series on Bones the older horse
ruclips.net/p/PL1JF_PZLhWBj3PYPg-0laY6tp24N3wra3

[@Conny226]

I do this with my pony getting better 😌he is still kind of stubborn also with the back up, but it’s getting better 👍🏻because of you.😊

[@lonestarwoman]

Keep up the good work. It takes time.

[@user-donna-t]

Just saw this video and wondering if you noticed at all how hard and fast this beautiful older boy was breathing?
Looked like he was in a bit of respiratory distress….?

[@KerriMangum]

I just purchased an 18yo mare. She doesn't have great ground manners and she has a touch of arthritis in one knee. I'll be watching more of your videos and putting her through her paces. I thank you, but she may not. :D

[@lonestarwoman]

Thank you for your comment.
Check out Bones's playlist for Exercises with an older horse:)
ruclips.net/p/PL1JF_PZLhWBj3PYPg-0laY6tp24N3wra3

[@llucpedreroelsuso4402]

How many flexing do you usually do? good video

[@lonestarwoman]

Thank you for your question.
When it comes to flexing the head and neck the objective is to get the horse so soft that you barely have to touch the rain or lead rope to get the horse to flex. So you have to release as soon as you get a complete flex, and you usually do this until you get a very quick response from the horse with very little pressure. But to help you out once you have this established I generally think it's good to go at least five times on each side, and repeat that procedure on the ground and in the saddle. And that will get your horse nice and soft and flexible if you do it everyday