Training Aids
- Frequently asked questions
- What auxiliary reins are there for lungeing?
- Why do I need auxiliary reins for lungeing?
- How can the horse's hindquarters be engaged during lungeing?
What auxiliary reins are there for lungeing?
- Side reins
- Lauffer reins
- Running side reins
- Lungeing and training aids
In order to be able to use auxiliary reins for lungeing, a lunge roller with rings at different heights is required. Depending on the training goal and level, the auxiliary reins can be buckled in higher or lower and thus cause the horse to lower or raise its head. Alternatively, you can use a saddle, but the different buckle heights are limited to a small selection, so that a lunge roller offers more advantages.
At Kramer Equestrian, you can side reins and lauffer reins made of high-quality leather or tear-resistant nylon. Various lengths and numerous adjustment options allow a wide range of uses for horses of different sizes.
The training aids for lungeing also include lungeing aids, which are usually made of a soft polyester rope.
Why do I need auxiliary reins for lungeing?
Auxiliary reins have the task of supporting the horse in its training or in correcting it. Auxiliary reins can be useful when lungeing, when the rider cannot influence the horse through a direct connection between the rider's hand and the horse's mouth. Due to different buckling methods, different training goals are pursued:
- Development of flexion and bend
- Forward-downward stretch
- Elevation
- Close the horse up
- Rounding the back
How can the horse's hindquarters be engaged during lungeing?
The horse's hindquarters can be engaged during lungeing by doing a lot of pole work. Also include regular transitions in speed and gait, as well as changing the rein. The more variety you bring into the circle, the more attentive your horse will be and he will have to actively use his hind legs to accomplish these tasks.
Auxiliary reins usually only work in front of the girth and therefore only have an effect on the horse's neck and forehand. To include the hindquarters as well, elastic body straps can be useful. These help the horse to improve its body awareness and sense of balance and to become more secure. They make the horse feel the rear dimensions of its body, i.e. its hindquarters, and remind it to use them. Improved body awareness is particularly relevant for young, spooky horses, which is why body straps are used with them in lungeing as well as in groundwork and riding.