Title: Teach round pen techniques.
Course: Equine Science, Advanced (18104-II) > Section: Handling and Grooming a Horse

Teaching round pen techniques should include

- using all safety procedures and guidelines
- exercises to get the horse to move its feet forwards and backwards, left and right, and with the forequarters, hindquarters, or both simultaneously
- fundamental groundwork
  - lead exercises
  - touching exercises
  - yielding to physical aids (direct pressure)
  - yielding to driving aids (indirect pressure)
  - circle work.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the goal of groundwork?
- How does groundwork challenge a horse physically and mentally?
- How does groundwork help a horse overcome fear?
- Why are lead exercises important?
- How does circle work influence a horse’s behavior?