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- At its heart, long-reining is about contact, feel and body positioning and, as a rider, you know about all these things. It’s also a great way to observe your horse from a different angle and can often help you understand what you’re feeling in the saddle by being able to see it from the ground.
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Aug 20, 2024 · Long reining is a useful skill for any horseman which can be utilised when training young horses as well as while rehabing a horse after an injury.
Nov 27, 2023 · Long reining offers specific benefits for horse training such as helping improve straightness, encouraging the horse to accept contact, and increasing the variety in a training regime. It also provides a controlled way to introduce horses to new environments without the weight of the rider.
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The golden is rule is to be as close as possible to your horse without being within kicking distance. The further you are away you are from his mouth, the more drag there is on the line, which affects the quality of your contact. The aim is for your horse to feel the contact from your hands, not from the weight of the line. Until you’re both feelin...
The enemy of successful long-reining is a lack of impulsion. Just as when you’re riding, you can’t generate an elastic contact if you have no power coming from the engine. By standing behind your horse you’re aiming to drive him forwards, so it’s important to ensure you’re generating enough energy. This will make steering easier and help keep your ...
Once your horse is happy being long-reined in a straight line with you in the driving position behind him, you can progress to long-reining on a circle. This allows you to work him consistently in trot and, eventually, canter. You’re effectively lungeing with two lines while doing this, but with the added benefit of being able to maintain a rein co...
Venturing out of the school is particularly useful for young or spooky horses because it teaches them to face things for themselves, but with you there to help build confidence. To do this safely and make it a positive experience for both of you, take a helper at least the first time you go out. This will help give both of you confidence and quickl...
Aug 20, 2024 · Long reining helps to strengthen a horse’s back and enhances their posture to enable them to carry a rider with ease. It usually forms part of the breaking-in process, but a lot can be achieved from long-reining even when a horse is beyond the initial training stage of their education.
Oct 19, 2006 · Long reining is also extremely beneficial for horses in training and resting racehorses. The older horses really enjoy learning new things. You may find that they sometimes lose interest in their work because they have become bored with the same routine.
Jan 25, 2023 · It is important to help the horse find its way down. Chewing exercises while standing can help. The reins lie on the neck, the buckle in the middle. The human takes the inner teeth ring and works gently downwards. “It’s important to give in immediately when the horse gives in.” says Saskia Gunzer.
Aug 4, 2023 · Mary Frances from Moorcroft Equine Rehabilitation Centre shares what you need to know to get started, from the equipment you’ll want to use to tips for communicating. At Moorcroft, we long-rein horses with the aim of softening and suppling the back muscles and lifting the thoracic spine.
