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<\/a>A client preparing to change her horse’s rein in the manege<\/p><\/div>\n
Anything that can be done under saddle can also be done on long lines, including jumping, lateral work, high school movements, hacking on roads and tracks, and spookbusting. One advantage is that the horse isn\u2019t having to contend with the rider\u2019s weight, so it\u2019s also great for youngsters in preparation for backing, and rehabilitating horses after an injury or saddle damage.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Working in the round pen is the first stage<\/p><\/div>\n
You can also observe how the horse moves, so it\u2019s very useful for shedding light on why some ridden movements might be difficult, and it can also be helpful for introducing the horse to movements before attempting them under saddle. Additionally, you can\u2019t fall off!<\/p>\n
Long-lining is a great way to warm up an exuberant, green or stiff horse, prior to schooling. It\u2019s also (heaven forbid!) fun for both horse and trainer, and gives you another option of what to do with your horse other than the \u201cschool\/hack?\u201d scenario.<\/p>\n
<\/a>We closely supervise every stage of the process<\/p><\/div>\n
Long lining has great advantages over lungeing, especially when it comes to teaching a young horse to halt and rein back. It can dramatically improve a horse\u2019s balance and paces, particularly in the trot, canter, pole work and jumping. A nappy or nervous horse can be helped hugely by being long-lined out.<\/p>\n
In the process of learning how to long line well, the trainer will find that they have mastered skills involving body language, co-ordination, spatial awareness, and energy projection. Some people say it\u2019s harder than it looks, and other people say just the opposite, but it\u2019s definitely an essential skill to learn if you are committed to becoming an expert horseman, or have a youngster.<\/p>\n
You can learn long-lining from us in a variety of ways: during a Weekend or Four Day Integrated Equitation clinic<\/a>, individually through Tailored Tuition<\/a> at Moor Wood or at home.<\/p>\n