Lungeing is part of the daily routine in almost every barn—yet hardly any topic is so widely underestimated. Lungeing is by no means neutral: It is either health-promoting or damaging to your horse’s health.
A horse running uncorrected on a circle falls onto its inside shoulder due to centrifugal force, hollows its back, and overloads its tendons and joints. Incorrect lungeing ultimately causes more harm than good.
The good news: Done correctly, lungeing unfolds an enormous restorative and conditioning power—and it does so completely without side reins or mechanical training aids!
The Positive Effects of Correct Lungeing at a Glance:
True Self-Carriage & Balance: The horse learns to balance itself without mechanical restraint and independently carry a lowered head and neck.
Hindquarter Activation: Through correct bending, the hindquarters step under the center of gravity to support and push, rather than just trailing behind.
Chest Lift & Back Engagement: The abdominal muscles are engaged, allowing the back to swing freely while giving the shoulders full freedom of movement.
Joint-Friendly Bending: Proper longitudinal flexion prevents the horse from popping over the shoulder or falling onto the inside shoulder—protecting tendons and joints long-term.
Refined Communication: You refine your body language (Braking, Neutral, Driving) so precisely that minimal gestures suffice for clear transitions and tempo changes.
Mental Relaxation & Focus: Free from force, the horse learns to think along, stays motivated, and builds true trust your cues.
After This Masterclass, You Will Know Exactly How It’s Done!
You don’t need to spend years guessing or relying on trial and error. In this course, you get the entire foundation delivered straight to the point:
1. Recognize & Avoid Hazards: Instantly see when your horse is moving incorrectly and learn how to correct it safely.
2. Flexion & Bend Without Force: Discover how your horse finds a true stretch and self-carriage—entirely without side reins.
3. Precision Body Language: Master your positioning on the circle so your horse understands even your subtlest gestures.
4. Step-by-Step Practice: From the fundamentals to targeted exercises, you’ll walk away with everything you need to train in a health-promoting way for the long term.
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 16 Lessons
- 26 Weeks
- Preparation & Basics5 Items
- Direction & Pace Control4 Items
- Refinement & Gymnastic Work4 Items
- Problem Solving2 Items
- Closing & Gratitude1 Item
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