von Babette Teschen | Feb 5, 2021 | equipment
In my article „Why use a cavesson at all“ I explain why I recommend using a cavesson for lungeing. How to fit a cavesson correctly Put the cavesson on the horse and adjust first for correct length. The nose piece should sit about 1 to 3 fingers’ width below the cheek...
von Babette Teschen | Feb 5, 2021 | equipment
With a well-fitting and correctly adjusted cavesson you can exactly position and direct the horse’s head during lunging; even, after some preparation, at a great distance (see the Course in Lungeing). Using a cavesson lets you achieve the poll position required for...
von Babette Teschen | Feb 5, 2021 | equipment
Now you know why I recommend a cavesson for work on the lunge and which models are suitable for working with the Course in Lungeing. I also showed you how to adjust the cavesson correctly. Some horses need to get used to the tightly fitting cavesson. It is really...
von Babette Teschen | Jan 5, 2021 | common questions
The question of whether the lungeing course work is suitable for horses with health problems is even harder to answer at long distance than that about old horses. I would generally advise that you discuss any form of training of a horse with health problems with...
von Babette Teschen | Jan 5, 2021 | common questions
The owners of older horses often ask if they can work according to the lungeing course. The question cannot be answered definitively as distance diagnosis is impossible to do and silly to try to do. This section should however give you a helping hand in deciding. ...