Ground Work

Let’s talk about grounding, a different kind of “ground” work. It’s also known as “earthing”, where you connect to the earth via bare skin contact. This can look like walking barefoot in the grass or touching soil with your hands. What happens when we ground ourselves this way? When we ground ourselves to the Earth, we absorb electrons and it can have major benefits to our health. Studies have shown that dispersing electric current this way can increase immunity, reduce inflammation, and improve our sleep. For many animals, including horses, their feet are one of the most sensitive parts of their body in relation to collecting and processing information. Taking your pony on a trail ride has holistic benefits for them all around. Now I’m not saying that any discipline is better than the other, BUT trail riding sure has a tall list of positives for horse and rider alike.