2yo Twin Peaks CA Mustang filly Echo, the newest addition to our Wild Horse Outreach & Advocacy Ambassador Mustang herd, has taken to ground driving with the same ease as everything else I’ve introduced her to so far.
Ground driving is excellent riding prep, her next steps are ground driving outside of the pen, getting used to the light and then the work harness, dragging the tire and stoneboat.
I use ground driving to prevent buddy sourness and to give the horse confidence in going places with just me, traveling out front and taking guidance from the human behind her.
Horses that pony, pack and ground drive comfortably should ride off without a hitch when the time comes.
There are several steps that came before this one. Ground driving is a process, not an event.
I ground drive all young horses before I ride them, and I like having at least one Mustang around that knows more and likes working in harness for when the opportunity to go sledding or drag some logs arises.
Ever wanted to drive a Mustang? Totally worth it and so much fun!
Interested in ground driving lessons? Let me know! I grew up riding and driving in Europe. Driving is still near and dear to my heart.
