[header] How to lunge a horse [title] Find an enclosed space for lunging, preferably a ring or small enclosed pasture. [step] Be sure that the footing is safe for your horse throughout the ring and that you can make a circle that is at least twenty meters in diameter. Do not work the horse on a tight circle for an extended period of time, as it can cause damage to their legs.
[header] How to lunge a horse [title] Find an enclosed space for lunging, preferably a ring or small enclosed pasture. [step] Be sure that the footing is safe for your horse throughout the ring and that you can make a circle that is at least twenty meters in diameter. Do not work the horse on a tight circle for an extended period of time, as it can cause damage to their legs.
[title] Start a lunge with a straight lunge, and using a strong jump, move forward with the lunge. [step] As you lunge, quickly swing your body away from the horse in the lunge. Avoid bringing your horse to these places only for lunging, spend time doing activities to desensitize the horse to the new location. [title] Apply polo wraps or brushing boots to the horse before starting work. [substeps] If you decide to use an enclosed space, then make sure that you clear the area and that your horse is comfortable as soon as possible. [title] Use abdominal muscles and rib cage muscles to lunge your horse. [title] Lie down quietly on your back with your arms out out in front of you. [step] Do not do this with your horse's belly or legs, as this will cause injury.