Is long reining better than lunging?

Lunging and long reining may seem like old fashioned, basic disciplines for working horses. I find that it is safer and easier to lunge a horse in a closed round pen. When lunged correctly, your horse will become more balanced in his work, his muscles will become stronger and have a more rounded feel to his body shape.

How long are long lines for horses?

Lunge lines and lunge ropes are available in 30 or 50 foot lengths and 9 colors. Long Rein Training: Long lines are useful when beginning training with young horses or if you’re continuing the schooling of a horse already broken.

What are the benefits of long-lining a horse?

Long-lining enables the contact to be influenced by a person, without the presence of a rider on the horses back. This is beneficial as it allows for an insight into how the horse moves and behaves without the weight of a rider.

When do you use a surcingle on a horse?

Surcingles are an important piece of horse training tack for both English and Western riders. Surcingles are used during groundwork for lunging with side reins and in-hand with long lines or driving lines to help improve fitness and train the horse.

When to use long lines in horse training?

Long Rein Training: Long lines are useful when beginning training with young horses or if you’re continuing the schooling of a horse already broken. With long lines, horse training is very effective, as the horse will learn to respond to pressure from the bit in addition to bending techniques.

What kind of materials are used in surcingles?

You can choose from different styles of Dura-Tech® surcingles made from materials such as strong nylon web and breathable heavy-duty neoprene.

Which is Billy Royal training surcingle do you use?

The Billy Royal® multi-ring training surcingle is extremely versatile. It can be used by any experience level, from children to seasoned professionals, for teaching collection, flexibility and head position. It provides multiple training levels and is made from hand-rubbed, supple leather.