Lungeing a horse may at first appear to be a simple task but being able to lunge a horse well takes practice and skill. Even lungeing an experienced horse can be hazardous for both lunger and horse if the lunger has not had sufficient training.
In this excellent book Molly Sivewright - a well-known and respected instructor of many years standing - provides clear, practicaly and in-depth advice on every aspect of this complex subject. This is the first comprehensive book devoted to understanding and developing this important and often underrated side of horse training. Apart from the many benefits for the horse, lungeing also helps riders who wish to improve their riding, to overcome bad habits and to watch their horses.
The tack and equipment needed, and its use and fitting, are fully desrcibed and there are detailed instructions on how to handle the lunge rein and whip - unless you practise with both it is all too easy to get confused. Precise methods must be used to get lungeing absolutely right beacuse every movment of the lunger, the whip and the lunge rein sends messages to the horse - they must be the right messages.
The aythor shows how lungeing helps to bring the horse to fitness and how lungeing develops his muscles and his mind properly. She also gives a clear explanation of the natural aids - thought, weight, leg, rein, voice and feel - and how to apply them through lungeing to promote understanding and harmony with the horse. Advice on mastering the techniques, lungeing over fences and long reining for the more experienced horse are also included.
With warning of potential pitfalls at all stages, Molly Sivewright has produced a practicaly and thought-provoking book for all riders and aspiring lungers. It should be read by everyone involved in the training of horses and riders at all levels.
Hardback.