What is lunging?
This is a technique used for
training horses.
The horse is asked to work at the end of a line and respond to voice commands from the handler on the ground that holds the line.
What does a horse learn from this training? · It settles a fresh horse before riding.
· It accustoms the horse to move in a balanced rhythmatical manner in walk, trot and canter.
What equipment do I need? Depending on the age and stage of training.
· Cavasson
· Longing-rein with swivel hook
· Snaffle bridle
· A roller with attached breast girth, or a saddle with stirrups removed or made safe
· A wither pad if using a roller
· A longeing whip
· Side reins
· A crupper
· Protective boots fro horse
· Mouthing bit
· Riding gloves for grip
· Riding hat for protection
Free longing is the step before longe training.
What is free longing?
This is working the horse on a circle without a line.
What are the benefits of longing a horse?
Free longing 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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