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GUIDELINES FOR TRAINING THE
VAULTING HORSE 2 Lunge Work The safety of the group relies on
the total trust between lunger and horse
Points
to note for a lunging lesson If you are not
an experienced lunger seek help and advice from the very start from someone
one well versed in the art. There is
much that can, be done with the use of props in the form of poles on the
ground and small barriers, which can be of great benefit, when used correctly
to encourage the horse to acquire the desired skills simply and calmly. ·
The surface on which
the lunging is to take place must be safe; have a good footing, be quiet and
enclosed. ·
There must be no other
horses working in your enclosed space (if this is unavoidable be sure the
space is subdivided) ·
The tack must all fit
and be strong and safe – ensure that it all has enough spare holes for
adjustment as work progresses. ·
The lunger must wear
shoes with a good grip (preferably with a heel) and must wear gloves. ·
Sufficient times
should be set aside to ensure that the lesson can make steady progress in a
calm atmosphere insisting on obedience at all times. ·
Endless patience and
tact should always be available. ·
Lunging is very hard
work for the horse and so a basic fitness is required or else a fitness
programme must be built into the work when planning the lessons. In any event the sessions should be kept
very short at first. Stop while all is
going well. ·
Make the lessons
progressive remembering that it is essential to lay a secure foundation to
build on. Any mishaps due to over
eagerness cost dearly by breaking the confidence we are working so hard to
gain in the end. It will not only
prolong the training period but also weaken the security of the work
achieved. When lunging is secure, the horse fit and the lunger has a calm easy
style, the training for vaulting can begin. |
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BEV Ltd. Resource pack 2005 coaching doc. Training the
vaulting horse 2 |
