NAWD 6 Feet on the Ground

NAWD’s 6 Feet on the Ground program provides a progressive system of groundwork tests for practice, training and competition. Six Feet on the Ground tests emphasize classical training principles that will help you develop deep partnership and effective communication with your horse. The benefits of groundwork can impact success under saddle and provide a new way to work with your horse in a fun, safe, challenging environment.

NAWD 6 Feet on the Ground is NOT a showmanship class. Scores are not based on where you stand, how you hold the lead, or how much bling is on your halter or clothing. In Six Feet on the Ground, we emphasize the principles in the training scale, which are applicable to every discipline and provide a working model for success before you saddle up.

Test author: Amanda Lane-Sommer Sommer Strides Horse Training, LLC

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Foundation is the equivalent of Introductory Level

6 Ft Ground Foundation 1

6 Ft Ground Foundation 2

6 Ft Ground Foundation 3

6 Ft Ground Foundation 4

6 Ft Ground Foundation 5

6 Ft Ground Foundation 6

Progression is the equivalent of Training Level

6 Ft Ground Progression 1

6 Ft Ground Progression 2

6 Ft Ground Progression 3

Thank you to Dr. Michael Guerini and Amanda Lane-Sommer of Double Lane Horsemanship for their contributions to the Six Feet on the Ground program.

Jen Johnson is currently the director for this program, if you have any questions.