dollymix
Well-Known Member
Hi all - hoping for some advice for jumping my horse on the lunge.
I have just moved from a yard where we were not allowed to lunge in the main school. We did have a small lunge pen, but in reality, for my 6yr old 17hh ID, who can be unbalanced at the best of times, it was too small and certainly too small to attempt putting a fence up!
However, I've now moved onto a yard where we are allowed to lunge in the school. It is a fantastic size and they have a good selection of jumps (barrels, blocks, fillers, wings and poles). I would therefore love to attempt lunging my girl over a few fences to keep things interesting for her.
She LOVES jumping, but can be a bit green, especially with anythign unusual (we once did a fairly spectacular high-speed reverse because of a plastic water tray! ) However, I don't think she'll need much encouragement, but I was wondering whether it would be a good idea to fit loose side-reins? Would this help keep her steady (I imagine she might get a little over-excited!)
Also, I thought at first I would just put trot poles between the barrels and then prop poles up on the barrels (on the landing and take off) to 'lead her in' if that makes sense?! If she takes to this calmly, I can then put a small fence up?
Any tips/ideas would be great!
I have just moved from a yard where we were not allowed to lunge in the main school. We did have a small lunge pen, but in reality, for my 6yr old 17hh ID, who can be unbalanced at the best of times, it was too small and certainly too small to attempt putting a fence up!
However, I've now moved onto a yard where we are allowed to lunge in the school. It is a fantastic size and they have a good selection of jumps (barrels, blocks, fillers, wings and poles). I would therefore love to attempt lunging my girl over a few fences to keep things interesting for her.
She LOVES jumping, but can be a bit green, especially with anythign unusual (we once did a fairly spectacular high-speed reverse because of a plastic water tray! ) However, I don't think she'll need much encouragement, but I was wondering whether it would be a good idea to fit loose side-reins? Would this help keep her steady (I imagine she might get a little over-excited!)
Also, I thought at first I would just put trot poles between the barrels and then prop poles up on the barrels (on the landing and take off) to 'lead her in' if that makes sense?! If she takes to this calmly, I can then put a small fence up?
Any tips/ideas would be great!