USDF Sport Horse Development Forum - Lunging - Day 2 | Willy Arts | PART 02
Groundwork
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15m
Willy changes the lunge line around to go in the other direction and we again have the chance to watch a master deal with a fresh youngster. He clearly explains how the horse moves on the lunge line relates to what happens under saddle. They next saddle the horse and Willy talks about how to do this safely. They use a breast collar with the saddle so the girth doesn't have to be as tight, and then lunge the horse with the saddle. Willy demonstrates a method of putting the reins over the saddle instead of using side reins.
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