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sports horse racingHow do you double lunge a horse?
Last Updated: 10th April, 2020
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In respect to this, how long should you lunge a horse for?
Itdepends. If the circle is 20 meters, then youcouldlunge the horse for about 20 minutes on eachrein. Ifthe circle is smaller, like 15 meters, then 15 minutes oneach reinwill work.
One may also ask, why do you lunge a horse? When you lunge a horse, it moves aroundyouin a circle on the end of a lunge line.Lunging is auseful exercise for both horse andhandler. It is a way tolet your horse safely burn off extraenergy withoutyou riding it and can help when teachinghorseobedience.
Correspondingly, how do you lunge a horse properly?
Hold the lunge line in your left hand in bigloopsso that your horse does not trip over it and hold thewhippointed towards the ground in your right. Stand atyourhorse's shoulder and send him out by gently cluckingandasking him to “walk.”
Does lunging a horse build muscle?
Lunging can be a very useful exercise forbothhorse and rider. It is a safe way to let yourhorseburn off extra energy without you riding it and canhelp whenteaching your horse obedience. Another thinglungingis great for is building muscle and helping toimprove yourhorse's natural balance.