A Lunge Lesson

One of the best places to focus on the rider is on the lunge line. This video includes and intro by Bernie Traurig who is a big believer in this exercise. Val Renihan explains the many benefits that are achieved with this type of lesson, including enhancing the rider’s feel, strength and flexibility. She incorporates different exercises that increase the rider’s stability in the tack, encourage the independence of the arms and seat, and build suppleness and core strength.

[julieburdis]

One of the best lessons. I learn every time I watch it. Thank you.

[sherriemorrison]

this is INCREDIBLE!!!! ty ty ty! I will be using this w/ my more advanced students this weekend! I try to work my students on the lunge a few times a month but this is something ive never seen anyone IT and ty for a refreshing twist on lunge lessons! ty ty ty!!

[equine]

I was taught to ride minus stirrups. Our instructor had us lie down on the bareback horse. We laid on our backs on top the bareback horse.
We practiced various things to learn balance. Taught how to roll if falling off. Proper position of body & legs. Same with hands. Proper mounting/dismounting. Etc. Professional training is a plus.
This is a good post.
You see so many bad riders. You feel sorry for the horse.

[schmutzschmedley]

What a great lesson for balance, core, on going training ❤️

[dorsetcottageholidays]

I love some of the exercises but i would do more posting trot before sitting, lunge line off the floor and i would run stirrups up and across so they dont bash the side of the horse.

[riseagain]

That's awesome. I'm going to try it

[jencrane]

phew! what a workout! thanks for a great visual demonstration.

[terraedgell]

Holy crap! Im exhausted just watching that! Great rider & coach! Horse is nice too! 😉

[Sloe]

Thank you for an useful video! Great exercises, nice horse, rider and trainer!

[horsebackriders]

people need to get over that lunge lessons aren't just for beginners because I still have lunge lessons and i am not beginner and i love doing lunge lessons because they really help my position and balance and also helps me not always use the reins

[sharonkoster]

This is brilliant, keep watching over and over, hope it is going to help me get my balance, thank you

[sydgrace]

This is really good form and position! But do you really need to use spurs just to lunge

[JG-mtrp]

Opposite toes is a new one to me, so hard core! 😆

[amandafrench]

Why is the rider wearing Spurs during a longe lesson?

[mimivonflytz]

Good exersize but why is the Rider wearing spurs?

[BridgetCarta]

Lmao omg what this is like a lunge lesson on steroids. Love it

[savvydanee]

I think the top four at medal finals, instead of swapping horses, should have to give each other a lunge lesson! ha ha.

[fnafedits.]

I have to do this for my lessons and im so scared!!

[katybiercamp]

I will be doing that my next step Katy in England

[kimseykittycat]

Normally I'm not a fan of side reins or lunging with a bit but this looks super fair towards the horse!