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how do you teach a horse to lounge?
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<blockquote data-quote="Linda" data-source="post: 127902" data-attributes="member: 50"><p>Make certain of your position in relation to the horse. Do not get even with or in front of the horse's shoulder or the horse will naturally stop. I stay even with or at a slight angle to the horse's hip, but I work in a round pen as opposed to working with a lounge line.. This position allows you to point your whip (which is merely an extension of your arm) toward the flank/hip which encourages the horse to move forward. Make a clucking noise so the horse begins to associate that sound with movement. It will get easier with time. You have to learn and remember that you are using pressure and release of that pressure to teach your horse movement. Pressure can be a movement of your entire body or as small as a flick of your finger. Moving toward the horse creates pressure. You must instantly release that pressure when the horse gives to the pressure (does the movement you are seeking). </p><p></p><p>Is there someone who would let you learn to lounge a horse by working with their horse under their supervision? This would give you invaluable information and help you tremendously with starting your horse.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Linda, post: 127902, member: 50"] Make certain of your position in relation to the horse. Do not get even with or in front of the horse's shoulder or the horse will naturally stop. I stay even with or at a slight angle to the horse's hip, but I work in a round pen as opposed to working with a lounge line.. This position allows you to point your whip (which is merely an extension of your arm) toward the flank/hip which encourages the horse to move forward. Make a clucking noise so the horse begins to associate that sound with movement. It will get easier with time. You have to learn and remember that you are using pressure and release of that pressure to teach your horse movement. Pressure can be a movement of your entire body or as small as a flick of your finger. Moving toward the horse creates pressure. You must instantly release that pressure when the horse gives to the pressure (does the movement you are seeking). Is there someone who would let you learn to lounge a horse by working with their horse under their supervision? This would give you invaluable information and help you tremendously with starting your horse. [/QUOTE]
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