Once you have completed Lungeing the Horse you will be able to:

1. Talk about the reasons for lungeing a horse.

2.  Discuss factors which may affect the lungeing process, including:

   • health and safety for the handler and horse. 

   • circle size.

   • the horse's behaviour. 

   • the surface and area to lunge in.

   • suitable and unsuitable weather conditions.

   • the presence of other equines whilst lungeing. 

3. Discuss inappropriate lungeing techniques, including:

   • body position.

   • voice commands.

   • use of equipment.

   • exercise programme.

4. Put on, fit and remove lungeing equipment, including:

   • a lunge cavesson.

   • side reins.

   • roller or saddle.

   • secure stirrups for safety on a saddle.

5. Handle the lunge line correctly and safely.

6. Lunge a horse for exercise correctly and safely.

7. Evaluate the lunge session.