Some horses come with a few challenges. This one came with a list. In this episode of Ground Work Guys, Nick and Tik meet a mare who pulls back when tied, rushes off the trailer, fidgets for the farrier, and gets jumpy around the saddle. Instead of diving straight into solutions, they do what they do best: take a step back and look at the bigger picture.

What unfolds is an honest, funny, and surprisingly tender conversation about trust, patience, and why most training problems are really just relationship problems in disguise. From clicker training to pressure and release, from soft timing to emotional awareness, Nick and Tik unpack how small wins build true confidence for both horse and rider.

Here's what you'll learn:
• How to rebuild trust with a horse that pulls back or panics when tied
• Ways to help a horse back quietly off a trailer
• How to turn foot handling from a struggle into a confidence builder
• Why rewarding relaxation matters more than rewarding obedience
• How clicker training and pressure and release can work together beautifully
• Why progress often looks more like a circle than a straight line

It is a thoughtful, down to earth episode that leaves you smiling, nodding, and maybe rethinking the way you handle the tricky moments with your own horse.

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