Building from the Ground Up-Safe Ground Handling of Horses

some may refer to it as eye high. The lead length should be about an arms length approximately 1824 inches. The lead should be tied short enough so the horse does not become entangled or get a foot over the lead. When looking for an appropriate place to tie look for something solid a wall with a tie ring or a sturdy post. Do not tie to fence board rail or any other moveable object. Always tie a horse at the correct level a safe and sturdy location and by using a quick release or safety knot.
Crossties may be another option for securing your horse. A safe crosstie area has a solid barrier behind the horse. A solid barrier will prevent the horse from fighting the crossties and panicking. Rubber matting or other nonslip footing will help to eliminate the horse from slipping. Eye bolts for crossties should be attached to something structurally sound like a beam or stud. Bolts should attach to the wall or post at a distance higher than the withers of your tallest horse. This will help ensure the horse doesnt pull the ties out of the wall. When determining proper length keep in mind the crosstie snaps should barely touch each other in the middle. This length will prevent the horse from getting tangled or turned around.
You may even want quickrelease snaps on each end of the ties or a combination of quickrelease snaps at the halter end  If the horse is new to crossties and they tend to pull on them you can use short lengths of breakable twine between the crosstie and the wall. The twine acts as a safe breakaway if the horse would panic and begin to pull. Keeping the lead rope attached to the halter will allow you to correct their behavior as needed.  Watch the

head area it should be as still as the body if the horse moves excessively tug the lead and guide them back to the center. 
Grooming
Grooming is an important part of your horses health. Grooming removes dirt dandruff and other debris. Routine grooming helps keep skin healthy. Brushes and combs you may use in your daily grooming could be a rubber curry stiff and soft brushes and a mane and tail comb. A towel may be helpful to finish grooming your horse. When moving from side to side remember to never go under your horses neck and keep your free hand on
them while grooming. Why is it unsafe to go under their neck?  It is unsafe because a horse cant see directly below its head. As with leading and backing your horse you want to avoid standing directly in front or behind the horse while grooming.
Picking up and Cleaning Hooves
Horses should stand willingly to have their feet cleaned trimmed andor shod.  Before you ask your horse to pick a foot up make sure your horse is standing somewhat square and balanced on all four feet. Be sure to stand close when picking up the feet and let the horse know what you plan to do. Never reach and quickly grab the foot. When cleaning the front and hind feet you should stand facing the rear of the horse. Ask the horse to pick up the foot by applying pressure to the leg if necessary lean into the horses shoulder to shift their weight. Clean the hoof from the heel toward the toe starting on either side of the frog picking away from you.