mariew
Well-Known Member
My old bird used to go nuts on the lunge for about 5 -10 minutes before settling. It took a few years but eventually she did it politely, she just needed to lose some energy. She did an impressive 180 turn in the air after a buck and landed in the wrong direction all the time.
I'd say get a trainer to do it instead of you but maybe start when the weather is a bit warmer and not when the spring grass is coming through. He's also young and possibly full of energy. Or anxious and stressed, it's impossible to tell without being there.
Avoid lunging until you can get some help to avoid being more scared. You don't have to lunge in circles, the whole school can be used to avoid constantly turning. Or teach long reining with two lines
I'd say get a trainer to do it instead of you but maybe start when the weather is a bit warmer and not when the spring grass is coming through. He's also young and possibly full of energy. Or anxious and stressed, it's impossible to tell without being there.
Avoid lunging until you can get some help to avoid being more scared. You don't have to lunge in circles, the whole school can be used to avoid constantly turning. Or teach long reining with two lines