How To Lunge Your Horse Safely And Effectively PDF Download

Learn to Lunge Your Horse Safely and Effectively Prepare your young, un-backed horse to carry a rider Teach him to understand and respond to your vocal aids and to accustom him to going forward on his own without being led Develop a level of communication with your horse to deepen understanding and trust Teach your in-experienced horse to be controlled by a contact to his head and to go in a rhythmical, balanced manner Assess and observe your horse's way of going and attitude of mind from the ground Give your stabled horse on non-riding days some physical exercise and help him relax mentally Exercise your horse when he cannot wear a saddle because of a temporary injury to his back Settle and loosen-up your fresh horse before riding Correct your horse's neck and back problems, encourage him to track up, work from behind to the bit and loosen and supple his stiff side if he prefers to work on a particular rein Lungeing may look easy, but if you want it to be effective and improve the way your horse is going, you have to learn the correct way to work with your horse on the lunge. Christopher Conrad will take you on a practical, easy to understand step-by-step journey explaining clearly where and how to lunge, what equipment is needed, and how it is fitted and used correctly. In this completely revised and updated version of Vol. 1 of the Avalon Horse Training Series you will discover: ✓ How You Introduce Your Horse to Loose-Schooling ✓ How You Lunge Your Horse Safely and Effectively Which most suitable equipment you should use How you handle the lunge-line and whip How your body position and voice aids influence your horse How you use side-reins and a chambon ✓ How You Introduce Your Young Horse to Lungeing The Does and Don'ts of leading your horse in hand How you safely introduce a roller and boots to your young horse How you teach your horse the meaning of the lungeing aids ✓ How You Long-Rein Your Horse with Two Lunge-Lines. You will also get a blueprint for a meaningful lungeing session and a guide about how to deal with specific problems that can occur when working with your horse from the ground. This natural horse training guide with many practical tips and pictures will teach you everything you need to know about lungeing your horse safely and get the most benefit from your lungeing sessions. The Avalon Horse Training Series is a comprehensive set of training guides specially written for riders, trainers and instructors who want to improve their horsemanship and be able to produce a happy, healthy, well-schooled and co-operative equine partner and friend. Check out: ★ Vol. 2 - "How to Train Your Horse Successfully" to master your dressage goals and transform your horse's performance ★ Vol. 3 - "How to Train Your Horse To Jump Safely and Confidently". Don't let another day go by, pick up your copy now to get started.