One of my ex racehorses has always been a pig to lunge. At the minute he needs lunging as he’s in due to bad weather and mudfever. Some days when you least expect it he lunged like a dream. Most days however he gets quick and choppy no matter how much I talk to him and try to steady him he’s off, he’ll drop a shoulder or spin and pull anyone over then bolt around the arena. I’ve had 4 trainers try to lunge him none of which managed it, my father lunged his horse’s for years and lunged at least one horse daily yet he couldn’t manage either.
Pain is no issue as even when on bute and suggested a light lunge by the vet he was still an absolute tit!
He is never lunged with a stick as he is absolutely terrified of one (who knows what happened before I had him) undersaddle he’s a dream! Almost lazy undersaddle, he’s just a super chilled out dude. Until it comes to lunging him, he’s also the same when he’s been out all day it makes no difference whether he’s been in or out.
Tried the following;
2 lines
A stick
Rider on his back while on the lunge
Poles to keep him interested (ended up dangerous)
Side reins
Draw reins (from bit between forelegs and over saddle area)
Someone leading him in hand on the outside of the circle.
None of the above worked, any advice as I’m loosing my mind!
Pain is no issue as even when on bute and suggested a light lunge by the vet he was still an absolute tit!
He is never lunged with a stick as he is absolutely terrified of one (who knows what happened before I had him) undersaddle he’s a dream! Almost lazy undersaddle, he’s just a super chilled out dude. Until it comes to lunging him, he’s also the same when he’s been out all day it makes no difference whether he’s been in or out.
Tried the following;
2 lines
A stick
Rider on his back while on the lunge
Poles to keep him interested (ended up dangerous)
Side reins
Draw reins (from bit between forelegs and over saddle area)
Someone leading him in hand on the outside of the circle.
None of the above worked, any advice as I’m loosing my mind!