Breaking a horseWhat equipment do I need to long rein? You will need a lunging cavesson for the young horse or a bridle without reins for the older or stronger horse.
A pair of reins approx 30ft long.
A lunging roller
Protection boots all round for the horse and overreaching boots if you think there is a possibility of the horse striking himself.
Riding gloves for protection
Riding hat.
When working with young horse's on the ground it is always sensible to wear a riding hat for safety, sadly not many people do.
When can I begin ?
The young horse should be responding well to you vocal commands and lunging on both ways at walk and trot before you attempt to move on.
A horse needs to feel calm and confident and excepting of the two reins, as the outside rein will hang around their hindquarters and hind legs.
If the horse is not accustomed to the feel of the two reins along its back and round its quarters and sides, you will need to practice this first in the stable.
Remember to take one step at a time when training a horse or pony.
Free lunging is the first place to start.
Free lunging teaches the horse to balance and carry itself correctly.
It is an excellent way of re-schooling horses that are not well behaved on a line.
Young horses or one that needs re-schooling will often pull against the rein which will unbalance the horse and put a strain on its back, joints and muscles.
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