Trying to fix a specific problem with a horse that lacks a basic foundation of respectful behavior is like trying to build a house on a concrete slab that is chipped, broken and set at an angle. Even if you do get the house built, it’s not going to be safe. It’s going to start falling down in pieces. You can keep patching the pieces together and nailing more boards up to fill in the holes, but the house will continue to fall down.
The foundation – teaching your horse the Fundamentals and earning his respect – is everything. Spend time putting a strong foundation of groundwork on your horse and you will find that most behavior problems no longer exist, and the ones that are still present can be fixed even more easily because your foundation gives you the tools you need to get the job done.
