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Post by solomon on Jun 11, 2010 20:39:26 GMT
Got any? I lunged Pete tonight just wanted him to stretch his legs and burn a few calories. He is good usually walks trots and stops when I ask. I try to work on rhythm within the pace, also used side reins to help him stay in an outline. Not sure how else to make full use of it as an excercise. I made him do a few transitions. Tried to stay still in the middle, I find that hard! Other tips please?
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Post by fleabitten on Jun 12, 2010 8:11:03 GMT
I think you are doing pretty good sol. He sounds like a well behaved horsey! If you maybe put an object in the middle and stand beside it that might help to keep you in one place, it is hard lol!
What about putting some poles out - in a fan shape. Spiralling in and out - might be difficult but Pete sounds good so maybe not too bad.
You could try walk to canter and back to walk, halt to trot.
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Post by gnuton on Jun 12, 2010 12:11:49 GMT
Thanks for that info. I'm not a big fan of lunging but anything to make it a little more challenging, or interesting, or educational is greatly appreciated.
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Post by brigadier on Jun 12, 2010 16:17:10 GMT
Although I mainly work on a circle I do ask them to do work on the long side etc, I like to do this exercise once I commence trot by doing small circles but from the long side, so ask for the circle at B then once on the long side move towards F and then ask for a small circle again then move towards A and repeat. I work the entire arena this way, then change reins and repeat.
I think horses can get 'locked' onto a circle and that in itself can cause stiffness, whereas working the arena can encourage the horse to use itself to blanace with the change of pace and flexion. You can a;so work closer to the horse this way, which encourages the horse to work with confidence in you as the trainer. Once the horse starts working this exercise well you can use the small circle to prepare for a lengthened stride on the long side, then to shorten the stride prior to the corner. Of course all this means extra work for the trainer and it can mean you doing as much work as the horse. Great for cold weather! Not so good for hot!
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Post by fleabitten on Jun 12, 2010 17:29:24 GMT
Thats a really interesting idea brig!
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Post by granniesboy on Jun 15, 2010 19:44:49 GMT
I love lungeing just because i can watch them and appreciate their beauty. Did some this afternoon and Brigs suggestion sounds great.
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Post by maximum on Jun 15, 2010 21:47:39 GMT
totally with brig on this - don't stand still - locks you and the horse and causes tension and stiffness in both of you- get moving - I normally lunge with 2 reins so I can change rein and work on loops and diagonals etc. Its very good for the legs as well!
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for so much hard work we thank ye!!
