Quit making this lunging mistake

[@LisadeKramer]

I think you are the only trainer I have heard talk about developing the horse's muscles and how to use their bodies. Thank you

[@SAR-f4o]

I love the horse peeking over the wall...so adorable. 😊

[@Max-cd8fm]

Great Intel on turning in and out ! I do work both but didn't think of how MUCH the outside turn engages their butt

[@LisaHolthe]

Since learning this I have been working on it with my horse. It isn’t easy to break the habit of only turning in but we are getting there. Wish I would have known this a long time ago but better late than never.

[@heidibujak5368]

Great explanation and advice. For a while I was lunging in a round pen and turn my horse to the outside. A trainer saw me do that and said oh no that's dangerous! I knew my horse and was never scared about his hip but i started second guessing myself and started to lunge on a line and having him turn in. Fast forward he has developed the habit of falling in on his shoulder and sticking his head to the outside. Now that has to be corrected. We also do long lining and he is great having the lines around his back end. When the weather improves (wind less than 40 mph and temperatures get back up to the 30s and the footing dries up) we are going back to our old routine of groundwork and fitness. One day long lining, one day lunging on a lead and one day round pen work and turning to the outside. Would like to see a video of you turning to the outside on a lunge line. Currently I am between trainers and have learned a lot watching your videos.

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

The only way your horse would be able to kick you when you are turning to the outside, you would have to be way out of position.

[@2000konnie]

Shorty appears to have a great attitude, and he's walking so much better than the earlier video you did on him. Also, he looks like he would be comfortable to ride bareback.

[@shelm-b8p]

That was so interesting. I have a mustang. My trainer said that she has to turn to the inside instead of the outside as I did it. The reason was that this is disrespectful and my mustang might kick at me. Tim I see your point. Just yesterday in the round pen without longe, she turned without command. I really stepped in to turn her back. My mustang sat on her butt during that turn. 😂 talking about using your hind legs.

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

My point of view is that first, if you are where you belong your horse shouldn't be able to kick you and second, if you think your horse would kick you then you should be working on that, not lunging.

[@caroleshortt2715]

Fantastic content.

[@shelm-b8p]

@ you are Right. She has never ever kicked at me and needs to be better to take off with her hindquarters than walk off with her front.

[@catherinedemick1103]

Great points. What do you think of longing with side reins?

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

Side reins have a purpose and can be beneficial for certain things.