Lunging a horse
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.
Points to remember
Lunging places a strain on the horse.
· Work equally on both reins.
· Build up the length of time gradually over a couple of sessions
· You need to be confident. As the young horse will quickly learn to take advantage of you.
· If the horse has never been lunged before, make sure the enclosure is safe and the he is unable to jump out.
· You need to work in a circular area of approximately 20 metres.
A lunge pit is ideal, or you can construct your own using forty-gallon drums and poles on top and on the floor to form a circle.
· Lunging must be kept interesting for the horse.
It must not be allowed to become bored or tired.
· The horse needs to be warmed up and cooled down on the lunge, allowing the neck to stretch and back muscles to settle and relax.
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