Buck explains that the purpose of groundwork is to control the horse’s life through the feet.

Buck demonstrates how to ‘dance’ with your horse and ensure that the human and horse are connected and communicating.

Buck demonstrates the best way to teach a horse to lead with lightness.

Buck does some liberty groundwork with a colt.

Betty Staley shares her thoughts about ‘hooking on’ and explains the benefits this skill provides. This video also contains some examples and techniques that will cause this to happen.

Watch as Buck talks about the common pitfalls that happen when lunging circles and shows the correct way.

Watch as Buck’s students work on lunging a horse properly.

Buck's students practice some groundwork circles with colts.

Buck uses a flag to help a horse improve his groundwork doing circles. He describes the human’s body position and the goal of lunging.

Buck instructs students as they practice groundwork with their horses.

Betty Staley explains how un-tracking the feet is essential to controlling horse.

Buck demonstrates the way to properly put a halter on a horse.

Pete Melniker, owner of Double Diamond Halters, explains the advantages of rope halters.

Bucks details the process of proper bridling including lowering the head and accepting the bit.

Buck demonstrates how to prepare a horse for bridling.

Buck shows the proper position of a snaffle bit and headstall. He also addresses horses that get their tongue over the bit and why having mouth wrinkles is counter productive.

Buck debunks some myths about headgear and gives info about bits.

Bucks share a handy trick to help horses that put their tongue over a snaffle bit.

Buck encourages the clinic participants to operate their horse on a feel and to not rely on harsh devices.

In a clinic setting, Buck gives tips about saddling, including how to keep a horse from getting cinchy. Watch as the students attempt to follow his instruction.

Buck shares his personal horsemanship journey.

Students practice backing their horses during groundwork

A student asks Buck a question about backing her horse on the ground. He points out where she is missing it.

Buck explains how to help your horse back up with more life during groundwork