Lunging is one of those rare things to do with horses that has a pretty low ‘barrier to entry’. Getting started is pretty easy and ‘do-able’ for most riders. All that is needed is a few essentials and most riders can get started and off to the races with their horse. This is fantastic news because lunging, in my opinion,…
Where should I start? Have you ever found yourself wondering about this with your horse? The beginning is the obvious answer. However, sometimes the beginning is not as simple to pin-point. This is especially true with it comes to your ex-racehorse or OTTB. Your retired racehorses beginning when he gets to you is not the same as the beginning with…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand what long lining is Be clear on the necessary ‘prerequisites’ The benefits of having a competent ‘helper’ Get started with the basics in long lining Have you ever tried your hand at long lining? Many riders feel that the ‘barrier to entry’ is just a little too…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- The problem with assuming your horse knows how to lunge Understand why not using your lunging whip can stall your progress Realise that you might just be blocking or stopping your horse See that consistency is essential to successful lunging Have you been struggling to make lunging ‘work’…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand the relationship between your position on the ground & in the saddle Identify the difference between ‘Neutral’, ‘Driving’ and ‘Resisting’ Know when to move into the ‘driving’ position Know when to move into the ‘resisting’ position Lunging is one of the more popular ways of working horses,…
Do you find that the only time you begin seriously thinking about lunging your horse is when you are about to ride, and he has just a little bit too much ‘enthusiasm’ for your liking? Or perhaps your idea of lunging is chasing your horse round and round in circles until one or both of you are too tired (or…
