Equestrian – Long Reining Your Horse

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You will probably have seen long reining being done before – either by trainers breaking young horses, or being used with advanced horses such as the famous Lipizzaner in Vienna. There’s no doubt long reining has an important role in training – it is after all, where the horse first really learns about communication with the rider through the reins. Because communication with your horse’s head and mouth is going to be a fundamental part of its future as a riding horse, it’s important to get this early stage right. So where do you start?

If you happen to have a garage or an outbuilding that is strong and has a small area inside you can put up some temporary barriers to contain your horse for a short while. The area will need to be free of any chemicals poisons or pesticides. An area of approximately 4X6 or 4X8 feet will do for an emergency stall.

You will need some equipment to long rein safely. A bridle with the regular reins removed, or for horses not yet bitted, working in a halter with rings at either side of the nose is fine. You will need a surcingle with rings at the side for the long reins, and it is advisable to secure it with a breastgirth to prevent it slipping back or twisting from side to side.

Advanced horses can long rein using surcingle rings at the withers, but for novice horses (and novice long reiners!), rings at the side are best. As with lunging or other work, you might also want to protect your horse’s legs with brushing boots or wraps.

If it is at all possible, you should build your horse a permanent stall for the times when the horse needs to be, stalled. Bad weather, illness, or to keep the horse out of the direct heat and sunlight things such as this is where a nice stall comes in handy. Moreover, the times something unexpected should happen then you will have a secure stall ready and waiting.

Always keep the stall as clean as possible for the emergencies if they do occur and you will not have to worry with cleaning it before you leave your horse for the night. You can just simply lock him up securely and the come back in the morning when you have the sunlight to repair the fence

Resource Author Francisco Rodriguez H.
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