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Learn tips on how to lunge horses in this free equestrian-care video. |
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Most of us lunge …
Most of us lunge horses when we are starting them. It is easier to get on a colt that has had some ground work, personally I like to teach a horse to stop, walk, trot, and lope on command before I get on them. It makes the first ride much easier and less of a rodeo. I also lunge young horses that I am riding before I get on them to settle them and get them paying attention, before I get on them. There are many reasons to lunge horses. Ground work is an important part of training.
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Who lunges anymore? …
Who lunges anymore?? Just get on the horse and ride!!
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
You guys are …
You guys are soooooooooo lucky to have horses. Im 12 and I still am looking for a horse to buy!!!
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
not if you work …
not if you work hard. your never too old.
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
hi i own 2 part …
hi i own 2 part time owned horses and this has helped me!
i am 13 and i love horses and i am very prod of mine.
both of my horses have got mud fever so we are just working them at the moment!
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
You are so lucky to …
You are so lucky to have a horse (sigh). I’m 39 and the chances of me ever getting a horse are mighty slim.
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
i love ur horse
i love ur horse
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
her lunge line was …
her lunge line was too low to the ground
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
you use vocal …
you use vocal commands aswell as giving a slight tug on the lunge line, so say ur wanting you horse to move forward you are more high pitched in voice like TTTTRot! were as to get them to slow down you lower your voice
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Vocal commands, …
Vocal commands, usually. You probably need to consult someone who really knows how to lunge and ask them to demonstrate/teach you how to lunge.
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
nooo i meant like …
nooo i meant like how do you bring them back say like from a trot to a walk.
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
….Isn’t that the …
….Isn’t that the point of lungeing??
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
“…You need to …
“…You need to learn from someone who is a professional at lungeing and learn how to properly school your horse on a lunge line so that when you exercise them by lungeing, you don’t have an accident of some kind.” –direct quote from the video. A “professional” would usually use a safe method, if not even a cavesson. Savvy?
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Adding to that: …
Adding to that: Just as an example I have western friends that lunge with a chain lunge line- with the chain placed under the horses chin. Many people will raise their fists at this, as I assume you would as well, but it is common practice and also “get’s the job done”. Honestly, I would love to learn how to lunge in a cavesson, but for now I’m sticking with either a bridle or halter. Better to be safe and know what you’re doing than try something completely new and mess your horse up for good.
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
I agree that you …
I agree that you SHOULD use a cavesson…BUT…it is better to use a halter when you are not trained to use a cavesson or side reins, as is the same for a horse not experienced with a bridle. I, for one, am not experienced at all with a caveson..therefore..it is safer (in a way) for me to use a halter or bridle (with the lunge line through one side of the bit, over the head, and snapped to the other side of the bit)….
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
I think you missed …
I think you missed my point, lungeing is great for exercise and schooling but this demonstration is very bad and is showing how to lunge incorrectly.
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
OK I should’ve been …
OK I should’ve been more precise; we don’t use a bridle either we use a cavesson . It’s a specially made head piece that doesn’t slip or move around in any way and it has rings on the top of the nose not under the chin. If the rope is tied under the chin, it pulls the horses head round at the wrong angle and unbalances him, whereas if it’s on the nose it helps the horse to keep his head and neck in a harmonious line. A bridle is added later,but only for side reins never for the lunge line.
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
i mostly agree. …
i mostly agree. except when the halter part. horses that are beginning training are longed in a halter, as they are not experienced with a bridle. you should never introduce the bridle and longe together.
also, the excess line and whip may be held in the same hand. that is mostly preference. it can be help in multiple ways.
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
I longe like this …
I longe like this either when I am not able to fully devote my time to riding or am short of time. I agree that it is not the thing to do with all horses, but my TB is wonderfulll on the lounge, so I have no worry of him doing something he shouldn’t do. The lady conducting this video DID mention that you should ALWAYS consult a trained person before trying this on your own. Faulty instruction or failure to obtain instruction in this area can be detrimental to both you and your horse.
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
This should …
This should properly be named ‘how NOT to lunge’. 1) never let your line touch the floor, it should be straight, from hand to nose 2) Why is your hand under your chin? it should be mostly level with your waist 3)The loops of the line should be in the OTHER hand (with the whip) so you can reel in and out easily 3) Never lunge in a head stall ! What were you thinking of woman? This video is seriously out of order.
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
how do u stop it …
how do u stop it from going around in circles on the lunge?
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
No doubt, it should …
No doubt, it should be called defining lunging. What a waste of my time!!!
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
it soesnt show yew …
it soesnt show yew how 2 lunge its just showing you you lunging :Li need 2 no how to lunge how 2 get the horse 2 get in the circle ect.. x
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
no offence but that …
no offence but that did not teach me a thing!
February 6th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
cool. =]
cool. =]