Lungeing basics

Side-reins are probably the most commonly used lunging aid. They are great helpers to provide your horse with a solid stretching workout. The advantage of sliding side-reins compared to solid side reins is the possibility for the horse to stretch…

When letting the horse out to the circle, stay parallel to its shoulder. Lungeing is a cross exercise to stretch horses while they are working out. Lungeing helps our horses gymnastically to stretch their long back muscle, to work long…

  A horse in great rhythm, meaning with energy and good tempo, can reach a stage of relaxation with elasticity and suppleness. Learn more about how the Pyramid of training applies to lunging and how to create a personalized lunging…

  Lungeing before riding is not just to let the horses blow of some steam. It lets the horse stretch itself and the lunger can already activate the horses rhythm and movement. When getting on the horse, the rider will…

Horses drop the head for natural lengthening and to stretch their long back muscle while they run free. This way they activate the back muscles and hindquarters while making themselves long and low. Lungeing aims to do the same thing.…

When you go to a Pilates class you want to have a good cross training. It’s about stretching our stiff necks and sore backs from sitting all day in the office. For others, Pilates is just your cross-exercise for other…