What are the benefits of long reining?
The horse will learn to be responsive and supple without a rider on board. Long reining is a ground training technique. It is commonly used to introduce a young horse, prior to being ridden. It is ideal for the young or week horse to be worked in this way. It teaches a horse to move forward with a person walking behind it, before having a rider on its back and using the reins. It is a good horse training method to re school the older horse that has missed out on the basics. The feel of the out side rein on its side will make the horse more accepting of your leg, the first time you mount the horse. Long reining puts no strain on the horse, if it is done correctly. If the horse has a tendency to cut in on part of a circle when you lunge it, you can keep it out with the second rein, and likewise if he turns in on you. Using two reins will encourage the horse to work through from behind and track up, influencing the forehand and hindquarters. This method of training is especially good for
