Using Lunging to Help Your Horse Build Responsibility

As both a rider and trainer of your horse, one of your responsibilities is to help your horse build responsibility. In order for riders and their horses to take their training further, both sides of the team need to show up and work together.

This cannot happen if we, the riders, are trying to control all of the moving parts. And so, this can bring up a few questions for riders...

How can I begin to help my horse work 'with' me, rather than just 'for' me? And how can I develop his confidence so that he feels ready to take on some of the responsibility?

Now, I believe that the responsible way to do this is to be consistent and invest time. I also think that this part of the learning should be approached in a few different ways. In the saddle, on the ground, and on the lunge or long lines. This way we can both explain, allow, and respond to our horses from lots of different perspectives. And this, in turn, allows them more opportunities to develop their 'responsibility muscle'.

Recently I spoke about how to begin doing this while riding. You can read or listen to that article/episode HERE. However, today, I want to dive into a personal favorite of mine; lunging.

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Have you tried lunging before - and ended up with a horse running wildly in circles around you?! Or maybe you tried, and the outcome was a horse standing square to you, with no intention of EVER circling around you?!  Or are you just a little nervous to start lunging at all? The struggle can be real, eh?!   

I have a fantastic free training for you to 'Successfully Get Started with Lunging (whether it's your first time or your 121st time to try this) in 3 Days' and you can sign up (for free) BY CLICKING HERE or visiting https://stridesforsuccess.com/3days

  More on This Topic:-

• FREE TRAINING:- 3 Days to Successfully Getting Started on the Lunge
• Train Your Horse in 20 Minutes or Less
• 4 Essentials for Getting Started with Lunging for Riding
• Handling Your Lunge Line to Avoid Tangles and Enhance Contact
• 4 Things You’re Doing Wrong When Lunging
• Improving Your Riding Coordination and Aids While Lunging

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