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What equipment do I need to lunge a horse?

by Rhyley Bryan

What equipment do I need to lunge a horse?

The equipment needed for lunging includes:

  1. Bridle – if the reins are left on then they must be twisted up safely through the throatlash.
  2. Lunge cavesson.
  3. A saddle with stirrups removed or run up and tied, or a lunge roller.
  4. Brushing and over-reach boots, especially for young horses.
  5. Side reins (optional)

How do you fit lunging equipment?

Fitting a lunge cavesson

  1. Check that you can slide one finger between your horse’s face and the lunge cavesson.
  2. The noseband should sit a thumb’s width below the bottom of your horse’s cheekbone.
  3. The strap that fastens under the jaw keeps the cavesson stable, so it needs to fit snuggly with room for one finger.

What is a lunge roller for?

A lunge cavesson provides a bitless method of control and it has a hinged attachment on the front of the noseband for the lunge line to clip to. This means you don’t have to unclip and reattach the lunge line when changing the rein. When fitting a cavesson, remember that…

What are some methods to lunge a horse?

How to Lunge Train Your Horse Get Prepared. Before you try to lunge your horse, make sure you have everything you need. Halter the Horse. Enter the Ring. Hold the Lunge Line and Whip. Walk the Horse. Maintain the Circle. Upward and Downward Transitions. Halt the Horse. Halt and Change Direction. Problems and Proofing Behaviors.

How long should I lunge a horse for?

Lunge your horse 2-3 times a week for 20 minutes at a time. You may also want to lunge your horse before you ride it, especially if it’s been a while since your last ride. If your horse hasn’t exercised in a while, start by lunging 1-2 times a week, then work your way up as the horse gets more comfortable.

What is a lunge for a horse?

lunge (plural lunges) A sudden forward movement, especially with a sword. A long rope or flat web line, more commonly referred to as a lunge line, approximately 20–30 feet long, attached to the bridle, lungeing cavesson, or halter of a horse and used to control the animal while lungeing.