Chelsea Canedy Teaches Groundwork 101
Build Your Foundation with Groundwork
Groundwork is a critical tool in every horse person’s toolbox, no matter what discipline you ride, what kind of horse you have, or what your goals are. Groundwork teaches communication, mutual respect, and clear understanding so that your horse can give you their best both on the ground and under saddle.
In this masterclass with Chelsea Canedy, she will break down the fundamentals of groundwork, then teach you step-by-step how to begin introducing groundwork in a two week program.
Demystify Groundwork
Learn exactly what groundwork is (and what groundwork isn't!), why it is so important, and how you can implement groundwork into your routine to build a better relationship with your horse.
Create a Stronger Connection
Increase your horse's awareness of their surroundings through work that engages their mind and also builds self confidence and bravery. At the same time, build a stronger connection to you as their source of trust.
Manage Your Horse's Energy
So often, trouble arises when our horses energy is either below, or more often above, where we need it to be. Learn how to effectively and safely manage your horse's energy level without relying on "tiring" them out.
Course Overview
Here are just a few of the many things you'll have access to with this course:
- 9 in-depth video lessons with Chelsea Canedy
- Access to the Equestrian Masterclass Facebook group
- A detailed course workbook to help you keep track of your progress and take notes along the way
- A set groundwork "routine" that you can come back to at any time or anyplace you need to increase your connection and focus with your horse
Groundwork 101 Lesson Plan
Chelsea Canedy explains exactly what groundwork is, why it is so important, and how you can implement groundwork into your routine to build a better relationship with your horse.
In this lesson, Chelsea will introduce you to all the necessary equipment, some of her personal favorites as well as alternatives you can use if you're working on a budget.
In this lesson, Chelsea discusses the importance of consistency in communication through vocal cues with your horse. Chelsea also explains how horses communicate through pressure and release. She takes you through all the different ways you can successfully communicate with your horse including the techniques of shaping and bridging.
In this lesson, Chelsea takes you through your first groundwork exercise: leading your horse. While this may seem straightforward, leading your horse is the basis for everything you do with your horse. Chelsea demonstrates exactly how to successfully lead your horse in order to build better communication while also troubleshooting along the way.
In this lesson, Chelsea takes you through your second groundwork exercise: backing up. This exercise is crucial in building respect and trust between you and your horse. Chelsea demonstrates exactly how to successfully back up your horse on cue while also troubleshooting along the way.
In this lesson, Chelsea takes you through your third groundwork exercise: moving the hips and shoulders. This exercise will allow for your horse to become more attentive to you and what you are requesting of them. It’s a way to connect and further communicate in a more advanced manner. Chelsea demonstrates exactly how to successfully move the hips and shoulders while also troubleshooting along the way.
In this lesson, Chelsea takes you through your fourth groundwork exercise: working on a circle. Like Chelsea previously stated, lunging is not the same thing as doing intentional groundwork however working your horse on a circle is a useful tool that can accomplish many things. Chelsea demonstrates exactly how to successfully work your horse on a circle to improve communication while also troubleshooting along the way.
In this lesson, Chelsea takes you through your fifth groundwork exercise: creating and managing energy. Working on a circle, Chelsea demonstrates how to add distance and energy without losing focus and connection with your horse. Chelsea demonstrates exactly how to successfully create and manage your horses energy while also troubleshooting along the way.
Groundwork doesn’t have to be time consuming! In this lesson, Chelsea shows you exactly how you can implement groundwork into your already existing routine whether it means doing an exercise before you ride, while you're mounting, after you dismount or during your post ride cool down.
Meet Chelsea Canedy, your Masterclass Instructor
Chelsea Canedy is an upper-level event rider specializing in connecting equine athletes and their partners through her extensive knowledge of horse and rider behavior. Through integrative practices, Chelsea works with riders to understand their horse, overcome their fears and reconnect with their goals. Chelsea’s philosophy, “reward the try and celebrate even 1% better”, compliments her eye for identifying a horse’s true potential and skill in teaching her students the importance of empathy, understanding and patience (no matter how difficult the ride may be).
Chelsea brings a unique approach to training the equine and human athlete through a foundational understanding of horse and rider psychology and performance.
