Lunging using side reins
This is a more advanced
training.
Side reins give the horse something to take contact with; it encourages balance along with head carriage improvement preventing the horse carrying his head too low.
Using side reins
Always start with side reins loose, so there is no contact to the mouth.
As the horse makes progress, gradually tighten them a little at a time. Make sure the side reins are even and the horse is moving freely forward, working down onto the side reins.
Try to get the horse working on an even, rhythmic trot at an active pace so it is pushing him self forward, working from behind.
You can encourage the horse with the use of your voice and whip.
Watch the horse's inside hind leg, to see if he is tracking up to the hoof prints of the fore legs.
The head carriage should be low and loins slightly rounded.
Points to remember
· A horse’s head carriage between walk and trot are naturally different.
Side reins set for trot may shorten a horse’s stride in walk.
The side reins may need to be lengthened in walk.
· Side reins can be fitted to the bit or to the cavasson, depending on the age or level of training the horse is at, and to the saddle or lunging roller.
· Side reins adjusted too tightly or too low can cause a horse to go behind the bit, and will prevent it working through from behind and using his shoulders freely.
It can deaden the mouth and leave some horses feeling trapped which could lead to the horse rearing.
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