Longeing
Lungeing or longeing (usa) is a technique for training horses, where a horse is asked to work at the end of a lunge line and respond to voice commands from the handler on the ground that holds the line,lunging horses. Horse lunging will teach it to go forward on its own without being led. It will also accustom the horse to move in a balanced rhythmical manner in walk, trot and canter. The horse will learn to be controlled by the contact on his head. horse lunging Horse lunging is a good way to settle a fresh horse before riding. Lunging horses places a strain on the animal; always work equally on both reins. If you were lunging a yearling, 10mins at walk with little trot would be sufficient. Horse lunging the two year old for 10mins at walk and trot. A three-year-old 15mins of longeing. Four-year-old maximum of 20mins lunging. When longeing always build length of time up gradually over a couple of sessions.
Horse training equipment depending on the age and stage of the training.
Horse lunging - round pens for horses When longeing you need to work in circular area of approx 60 feet or 20 meters.Round pens for horses are ideal as they are purposely made, or you can construct your own using forty-gallon drums and poles on the top and on the floor. You need to confident when longeing a horse, as a young horse will quickly learn to take advantage of you and lunging problems will soon develop. If the young horse has not been lunged as a two year old try free longeing first taking away the lunging problems and start at the beginning, go to free longeing If the horse has never lunged before make sure the enclosure is safe and the horse is unable to jump out. With the cavasson noseband (horse training equipment) on the horse, attach the lunge line to the centre ring. Gather up the lunge line in the left hand into large loops, about 16ins in diameter; check that the swivel loop on the cavasson is turned towards you. Never wrap the lunge line round your hand or let the rein slide through your hand so that it forms small, tight loops around it. Accidents will happen and you could end up being dragged or have your fingers broken. Begin parallel to the rails with your whip pointing behind you, holding it low. I always lunge to the left first, as most horses prefer going this way. Stand towards the horse’s quarters asking it to “walk on” in a positive manner. For a better understanding of this go to horse training voice commands When lunging always put yourself in a position where you feel you are driving the horse forward, not leading it. My horse keeps turning in to face me when lunging ? Walk forward towards it waving your whip pointing towards his head and saying “away”. He should be persuaded to step back then you can drive the horse forward onto the circle. How do I encourage a horse forwards when lunging ? Stand level or towards the horses quarters, pointing your whip towards his shoulder. This is known as the driving position. How do I slow the horse down or stop the horse when lunging ? Stand nearer the horse’s head while lowering your whip using your voice commands in the appropriate tone of voice. How do I change the rein when lunging ? Ask the horse to halt on the track, remember to point your whip down and behind. You need to train the horse to stand still for you to approach. The horse may decide to step into the circle. To keep the horse out you may need to shake the lunge line up and down like a snake shape. This will put a ripple in the line heading towards the horse's nose. Don’t forget to use your voice and give the command”stand”in a firm manner. If you allow the horse to walk towards you it will continue to do this every time. When the horse is standing still praise him for this good behaviour then change the lunge line over so the loop of the cavasson is facing right. Turn the horse around to face the right keeping him on the circle. Hold the lunge line in your right hand and whip in your left pointing it downwards and behind you. Take up your position stepping back towards the horses quarters and using your voice command to ask it to go forward” walk on”, pointing your whip at his shoulder. How can i stop the horse changing direction when longeing? You are standing in the wrong position, too forward. If you are level with the horse’s shoulder or more then the horse could turn and change direction. You body position is important at all times. How can i get the horse to listen to me when longeing? It is quite common for a young horse to wizz off on his own the moment you ask him to walk on. Walk forward towards him talking in a calm and reassuring way as you approach the horse. Be aware that if the enclosure is not high enough the horse may jump out. When you have hold of the horse, lead it round on the circle a couple of times then slowly move away stepping backwards towards the centre of the circle. Cantering on the lunge If the horse is working in a good rhythm in trot and working well with the correct bend to the inside through its neck and body, you can ask for the transition into canter. Use just the cavasson when cantering on the lunge for the first time, so he can find his own balance before you introduce side reins which would be loose to start off.Need information go tolongeing with side reins Make sure the horse strikes canter on the correct leg. If he strikes off on the wrong leg ask for trot, establish a good rhythm first then ask for canter again. Most horses favour a better side and feel more comfortable on a certain leg. You need time and patience for a horse to work happily on both reins. Using your vocals in longeing is extremely important. Form a deep bond and connection with your horse Show jumping - My horse rushes his fences! Show jumping - My horse is hard to turn befroe and after a jump! Showjumping- my horse is strong! Showjumping - my horse refuses or runs out!
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