*The horse must be controlled by the longe; the only function of the whip is to move the horse forward.
*The size of the longe must be frequently changed.
The horse should alternately stretch himself in a big circle and bend himself on a small circle.
*The gaits must regularly be changed.
*Horse Exercises: The Techniques of Longeing Begin the longeing training without the longeing whip.
Put the cavesson on the horse, if possible, after the halter has been detached, or, if a bridle is on the horse, over the bridle.
Fasten the longe into the ring of the cavesson.
Face the same way the horse faces and walk near his head, leading him by a short longe in a circle to the left, right hand on the longe near the horse's head, longe in the left hand, not coiled, but organized so that in running out easily it will not become entangled or pinch the fingers.
If the horse refuses to lead, an assistant may urge him forward as quietly as possible from the rear.
As the horse becomes accustomed to becoming led, gradually lengthen the longe and drop back slightly through the head of the horse, toward his shoulders.
Cluck to the horse to urge him forward.
Use the hand to make motions for the same purpose or tap him lightly with the hand on his side, in case the horse refuses to go forward.
If the horse becomes toward the coach, shake the longe so that it lightly taps the nose on the side of the horse which should be toward the center of the circle.
Gradually, as the horse learns what is wanted, the trainer moves so that the horse circles about him, first at a slow gait, then at the trot, and finally, when more proficient, at the canter and gallop.
To slow down the stride, use the voice soothingly and move the longe up and down lightly.
To stop the horse, a series of motions of the longe up and down, with a strong drag on the longe as it comes down, will have the greatest effect.
The word "whooa" should frequently be utilized in this exercise.
When the horse obeys, he should be caressed.
When a horse will go to the left on the longe, even at the stroll, he must be practiced going to the right till equally able on that hand.
The horse should not be longed until fatigued.
* Employ of the Longe: *1.
To exercise young horses without injury.
*2.
To give first trainings to horses hard to handle.
*3.
For horses that hold back or fight.
*4.
For horses with one shoulder more developed than the other.
*5.
For horses that will not work equally well with either hand.
*6.
For horses that bend themselves with difficulty.
*7.
For the 1st training in leaping.
* Horse Exercises, The Snaffle Bit: The snaffle is a very moderate bit because it functions generally on the lips and only a little en the bars.
The faults of the hand are therefore less prejudicial to the tender mouth of the new horse.
When, in the course of education, the horse gets familiar with the snaffle bit, he might be ready for the double bridle by the use of the double snaffle, a bit which is known not to be dangerous and which gives the rider more action upon the horse.
The double snaffle should correctly be consisting of a snaffle without branches.
The double snaffle also is useful in the case of a horse that leans on the hands; the remedy composed, in this situation, of producing action either by different effects which create each snaffle bit felt separately, or by cross-effects obtained through the action of one snaffle bit on one part and the other snaffle bit on the other side.
*The size of the longe must be frequently changed.
The horse should alternately stretch himself in a big circle and bend himself on a small circle.
*The gaits must regularly be changed.
*Horse Exercises: The Techniques of Longeing Begin the longeing training without the longeing whip.
Put the cavesson on the horse, if possible, after the halter has been detached, or, if a bridle is on the horse, over the bridle.
Fasten the longe into the ring of the cavesson.
Face the same way the horse faces and walk near his head, leading him by a short longe in a circle to the left, right hand on the longe near the horse's head, longe in the left hand, not coiled, but organized so that in running out easily it will not become entangled or pinch the fingers.
If the horse refuses to lead, an assistant may urge him forward as quietly as possible from the rear.
As the horse becomes accustomed to becoming led, gradually lengthen the longe and drop back slightly through the head of the horse, toward his shoulders.
Cluck to the horse to urge him forward.
Use the hand to make motions for the same purpose or tap him lightly with the hand on his side, in case the horse refuses to go forward.
If the horse becomes toward the coach, shake the longe so that it lightly taps the nose on the side of the horse which should be toward the center of the circle.
Gradually, as the horse learns what is wanted, the trainer moves so that the horse circles about him, first at a slow gait, then at the trot, and finally, when more proficient, at the canter and gallop.
To slow down the stride, use the voice soothingly and move the longe up and down lightly.
To stop the horse, a series of motions of the longe up and down, with a strong drag on the longe as it comes down, will have the greatest effect.
The word "whooa" should frequently be utilized in this exercise.
When the horse obeys, he should be caressed.
When a horse will go to the left on the longe, even at the stroll, he must be practiced going to the right till equally able on that hand.
The horse should not be longed until fatigued.
* Employ of the Longe: *1.
To exercise young horses without injury.
*2.
To give first trainings to horses hard to handle.
*3.
For horses that hold back or fight.
*4.
For horses with one shoulder more developed than the other.
*5.
For horses that will not work equally well with either hand.
*6.
For horses that bend themselves with difficulty.
*7.
For the 1st training in leaping.
* Horse Exercises, The Snaffle Bit: The snaffle is a very moderate bit because it functions generally on the lips and only a little en the bars.
The faults of the hand are therefore less prejudicial to the tender mouth of the new horse.
When, in the course of education, the horse gets familiar with the snaffle bit, he might be ready for the double bridle by the use of the double snaffle, a bit which is known not to be dangerous and which gives the rider more action upon the horse.
The double snaffle should correctly be consisting of a snaffle without branches.
The double snaffle also is useful in the case of a horse that leans on the hands; the remedy composed, in this situation, of producing action either by different effects which create each snaffle bit felt separately, or by cross-effects obtained through the action of one snaffle bit on one part and the other snaffle bit on the other side.