Lunging equipment is a must have for all horse owners, whether the horse is young, old or at peak performance.
Lunging helps your horse build muscle under the saddle area without the riders weight. It also helps build confidence, improve fitness, saves time, allows for energy output without a rider on board, teaches voice commands and enables the rider to assess the way of going. In fact, there are too many benefits to list.
Here you’ll find a round-up of gear needed for lunging your horse.
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Lunging Equipment: Shires Roller Black with Fleece
The roller is adjustable both sides and has a d ring in the centre, under the chest.
Sizes: Pony, Cob, Full or Extra Full
Colour: Black, Raspberry or Pink
Available to buy online at Amazon.
Shires Wessex Soft Feel Lunge Line – 8m
Another addition from Shires for lunging and long reining is the soft feel lunge line, which is 8m long meaning it’s fully able to be used for both types of exercise.
The line is soft and durable. The silver clip is small enough to pass through some rings on the roller (saves threading the long way)
Colours: Various available
Available on buy online at Amazon.
Horka Equestrian Bit Strap
Great for lunging, bitting a young horse and for leading out, the Horka detachable bit strap is a multipurpose hard wearing item that attaches to either side of the horse’s bit, with a metal hook in the middle for attaching a lunge link or lead rope.
Great to use when lunging in the bridle instead of a cavesson, also handy for when lunging before riding and full tack is needed. Makes it easy to change the horse’s rein – no re-threading over the bridle or through the bit.
One Size only.
Colours: Black, blue or hot pink
Available on buy online at Amazon.
Dublin Brights Lunge Whip
Who wouldn’t include a lunge whip?!! Although there’s really not that much to say here! Simple, but effective, the lunge line has a rubber grip handle and is measured at 160cm.
Ideal for angling at the shoulder to push the horse away from the handler or at the quarter to encourage forward momentum.
Colour: Lime
Available on buy online at Amazon.
LeMieux Protouch Riding Glove
The LeMieux Protouch performance riding glove is a soft and close-fitting glove with genuine goat leather palm. Reinforced fingers are styled to prevent nails wearing through the ends and there are discrete colour-coordinated silicone grip points for the reins to pass over
The mesh upper allows ventilation and moisture control, and stretches to offer minimal resistance to closure of the fingers.
Colours: Black, brown or white
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Available to buy online at LeMieux.
John Whitaker Training System – Amazon 5 Star Reviews
The John Whitaker Training System, when used properly, helps develop the horse’s neck and back muscles. It teaches the horse self-carriage and encourages the horse to work in an outline.
Comes with: Adjustable roller – adjustable ropes – sheepskin padded to reduce rubbing on the back legs.
Please note: a lunge rein is NOT included. You should be fully capable and confident with lunging a horse before using this item.
One Size Only
Available to buy online at Amazon.
Suzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012), has a BA Hons in Marketing Management and a Diploma in Equine Science. Suzanne has ridden and owned horses all her life and has twelve years of experience in marketing, writing, design, SEO, and website creation.