Friend or Foe? Your Lunging Whip when Lunging Your Horse

Have you been using your lunging whip incorrectly? Have you decided not to use it at all? Your lunging whip is one of the best aids you have to help you clarify your communication when it comes to lunging your horse. However, in order for it to be of benefit, it must be used correctly. And, unfortunately, the lunging whip can often be misused, and often, therefore, misunderstood when it comes to aids in lunging and riding. Lunging Whip; What's in a Name? For many riders, their resistance to and incorrect use of the lunging whip is caused by the name we have given this piece of equipment. I have a feeling that if a lunging whip was called a pointer or a demonstrator, it would 'feel' different for many riders to incorporate it into their conversation with their horse. Read more...   Connect with Lorna Connect on Instagram @stridesforsuccess https://instagram.com/stridesforsuccess Connect on Facebook https://facebook.com/stridessuccess    Join the Free Private Communities Connect in the Mindset & Fitness for Equestrians Private Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/SFS30DayRiderFitnessChallenge Connect in the Virtual Stable Lounge Private Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1499737810323191   Download Your Free Riding Plan:- FREE Download:- 1 Exercise Multiple Ways   Additional Resources:- Improving Your Riding Coordination & Aids While Lunging Loose Lunging Versus Lunging Lunging for Riding – 4-week step by step program to transform your lunging experience