Lunging as a counter-balance to riding

Lunging is a good complementary activity to riding. It helps to loosen up the horse's back and serves to provide variety. Correct work on the lunge can be a lot of fun for horse and rider. Diverse aids can make lunging easier. The lunge line is the basis here, it functions as a link between human and horse. It can be attached to a snaffle bit or to a cavesson especially designed for lunging. A lunging surcingle is used when side reins are to be deployed. A lunging pad should be used under the surcingle in order to avoid pressure points. A lunging whip can reinforce communication between human and horse. Different lunging systems can assist in the correct adjustment of the horse.