Long reining vs double rein lungeing

[little_flea]

When long reining, if I want to work my horse in canter (and sometimes in trot if I get tired!), I have him on a circle - technically speaking, is this "double rein lungeing" rather than long reining? Is long reining ONLY when the handler is at (roughly) a 45 degree angle behind the horse?

What is the benefit of long reining compared to double rein lungeing?

Also, when long reining/double rein lungeing, what is your opinion on the outer rein going across the horses back directly behind the roller, compared to having it wrapped around the horse all the way around the quarters (if you see what I mean!)?

General discussion and tips on long reining very welcome, I haven't done it for many years and am re-learning now, and am really enjoying it!

 

[Ezme]

I didn't know there was a difference, when I long line I mix it between circles and being behind. Admittedly as driving horses we don't tend to canter. I always have the reins going through a driving pad over the back as I really don't like the idea of them being jabbed in the mouth whenever I ask them to extend, its my same objection to pessoas. The benifit of mixing and matching is it keeps them interested. I tend to work on paces in on area on a circle then go up the other end of the arena and work through cones or poles or whatever is out. They also get long lined around the estate in harness. Its all varity

 

[Clodagh]

I've just started long reining a Welsh C pony and we don't have a menage so have been going around the farm. I will start doing the odd circle though, will keep her thinking about me rather than monsters in the hedge!!
So I'm not helping you but you have helped me!!

 

[ace87]

I double rein lunge my lad and always have the 2nd line behind his quarters. This was a big thing for him as he is increadibly quarter-shy. I did used to use the 2nd line just behind the roller on my old horse but I prefer it to be round their backend.

I always thought long reining was when you were at a 45degree ish angle doing all sorts. Double rein lunging is general just a circle with handler in the middle - allbeit you change reins and move the circle around.

 

[Ladyfresha1]

I like to do double rein lunging with both reins through the top of the roller (on their own sides). This helps keep the contact with the horse's mouth consistant and teaches young horses to go foward in to your hand as you can use your reins as if you are riding.