A lot of benefits to this; the horse learns to get soft & give to pressure. i.e; If the horse gets his leg caught in a fence then he won’t have the same desire to fight, struggle or flee from the pressure. This also makes it easier for farriers & Vet’s who need to work around their feet & legs. The horse becomes more comfortable & better balanced when asked to pick up its feet… rather than leaning & always being heavy!
Nice job. I have wondered for a while what the advantage is of this american trend of not stopping the horse on the circle and going to it to change direction. I would rather they learn to woah and stand still out on the circle, then the handler walks up to them and turns them. They learn to be obedient to the voice and also learn to stop and stand quietly, independently of the handler. Perhaps there is an advantage in the way you have adopted, that I am unaware of? I love spotting your black dog in the background of your videos.
I know this is an old comment, but as a lover of free lunging, and an advocate for prudent lunging in general... I love being able to change direction frequently, to help reduce stress to their legs. It's also another way to keep them tuned in and focused on you, as they are watching for them. It becomes a game, turning lunging from a boring chore for them into a fun bonding experience. My mare ADORED free lunging. W/T/C, stop, back, and change of direction, without a line or whip, in a big turnout or ring. She'd leap straight into the air and spin midair, landing in the new direction and striking off at whatever pace she'd been going before switching. You lose that fun, connection, and spontaneity when you bring them to a halt every time.
what was the purpose of lifting the horse's feet with the rope?
A lot of benefits to this; the horse learns to get soft & give to pressure. i.e; If the horse gets his leg caught in a fence then he won’t have the same desire to fight, struggle or flee from the pressure. This also makes it easier for farriers & Vet’s who need to work around their feet & legs. The horse becomes more comfortable & better balanced when asked to pick up its feet… rather than leaning & always being heavy!
How old is she? She is a very pretty horse and a fast learner
Nice job. I have wondered for a while what the advantage is of this american trend of not stopping the horse on the circle and going to it to change direction. I would rather they learn to woah and stand still out on the circle, then the handler walks up to them and turns them. They learn to be obedient to the voice and also learn to stop and stand quietly, independently of the handler. Perhaps there is an advantage in the way you have adopted, that I am unaware of?
I love spotting your black dog in the background of your videos.
I know this is an old comment, but as a lover of free lunging, and an advocate for prudent lunging in general... I love being able to change direction frequently, to help reduce stress to their legs. It's also another way to keep them tuned in and focused on you, as they are watching for them. It becomes a game, turning lunging from a boring chore for them into a fun bonding experience. My mare ADORED free lunging. W/T/C, stop, back, and change of direction, without a line or whip, in a big turnout or ring. She'd leap straight into the air and spin midair, landing in the new direction and striking off at whatever pace she'd been going before switching. You lose that fun, connection, and spontaneity when you bring them to a halt every time.