How do you get a horse in a lounge?
Start by leading your horse in a small circle around you at a walk. If your horse gets excited and/or pulls away from you, drop the lunge whip on the ground, say “whoa” or “stand” and calmly walk up to your horse and begin the process again by walking your horse in a small circle around you.
What does it mean to lounge a horse?
Lunging
When you lunge a horse, it moves around you in a circle on the end of a lunge line. Lunging is a useful exercise for both horse and handler. It is a way to let your horse safely burn off extra energy without you riding it and can help when teaching horse obedience.
How can I longe my horse?
How to Longe a Horse Correctly
- USE A LARGE CIRCLE.
- KEEP THE LONGEING SESSION TIME SHORT.
- USE EQUIPMENT MEANT FOR LONGEING.
- TRY TO MAINTAIN A STEADY CONTACT FROM YOUR LONGE HAND TO THE HORSE’S MOUTH.
- ATTACH THE LONGE LINE IN THE WAY THAT FEELS MOST COMFORTABLE TO YOUR HORSE.
- USE THE WHIP TO ENCOURAGE YOUR HORSE.
What age do you start lunging a horse?
Horses should not be longed before age 3 or 3 1/2, when their joints are harder and more mature, about the time they are due to start riding. If the horse is very tall he will still be quite unbalanced even at 3 1/2, so be careful and don’t overdo.
Is it good to lunge your horse?
As well as a loosener before riding, lunging is helpful in developing balance, rhythm, and to improve the horse’s gaits. Ayden also gives advice on how to make sure the whip is used correctly. As Ayden points out, lunging improves communication, with horses learning to respond to voice commands.
Is it bad to lunge a horse?
When used in moderation, lunging is not bad for your horse. However, if you do not lunge safely, both you and your horse can be at risk for injury. Over lunging your horse can be hard on their body. If you have never lunged a horse before consider having someone experienced help you for the first time.
Why do you lunge a horse?
Lunging is very basically a technique for training horses. Taking place in a circular area, the horse is asked to work at the end of a line and respond to commands from the handler. As well as a loosener before riding, lunging is helpful in developing balance, rhythm, and to improve the horse’s gaits.
Can you lunge a horse everyday?
Horses must work on their fitness and recovery times to improve athletically. Lunging once or twice a week is great for this and will be sufficient within the work routine. Lunge work is more demanding for the horse and sessions should be around 30-45 mins max.
Can you lunge a horse too much?
So 30 minutes lungeing is equal to 90 minutes riding. This kind of explains why too much lungeing can be harmful – its damn hard work for a horse. Constantly going in tight circles, especially if strapped down in some way, can be a real strain on joints & muscles.
