Lunging A Horse With Side Reins at Lawrence Jacques blog

Lunging A Horse With Side Reins. Side reins can help keep control of the outside shoulder, or if you are capable, use two lunge reins — the second rein is attached to the outside bit ring and either goes behind. Your horse, lunge rein and whip should form a triangle. Remember to do this on both reins. If you choose to incorporate side reins, invest time in understanding their correct application. How you position yourself will enable you to give your horse clear aids and direct them. Side reins can be beneficial in encouraging a horse to work in a round frame and engage their hindquarters. Attach so loose that there is no restriction on the head and neck and that the horse just gets used to the weight of the reins and can lunge happily with that. Start each lunging session with five minutes of walk and trot without any training aids, like side reins, attached. However, their use requires caution and proper adjustment to prevent discomfort or resistance.

If you choose to incorporate side reins, invest time in understanding their correct application. Side reins can help keep control of the outside shoulder, or if you are capable, use two lunge reins — the second rein is attached to the outside bit ring and either goes behind. Remember to do this on both reins. Side reins can be beneficial in encouraging a horse to work in a round frame and engage their hindquarters. Start each lunging session with five minutes of walk and trot without any training aids, like side reins, attached. Your horse, lunge rein and whip should form a triangle. Attach so loose that there is no restriction on the head and neck and that the horse just gets used to the weight of the reins and can lunge happily with that. How you position yourself will enable you to give your horse clear aids and direct them. However, their use requires caution and proper adjustment to prevent discomfort or resistance.

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Lunging A Horse With Side Reins Remember to do this on both reins. How you position yourself will enable you to give your horse clear aids and direct them. Start each lunging session with five minutes of walk and trot without any training aids, like side reins, attached. Remember to do this on both reins. Side reins can be beneficial in encouraging a horse to work in a round frame and engage their hindquarters. Your horse, lunge rein and whip should form a triangle. Attach so loose that there is no restriction on the head and neck and that the horse just gets used to the weight of the reins and can lunge happily with that. Side reins can help keep control of the outside shoulder, or if you are capable, use two lunge reins — the second rein is attached to the outside bit ring and either goes behind. If you choose to incorporate side reins, invest time in understanding their correct application. However, their use requires caution and proper adjustment to prevent discomfort or resistance.