How to use a lunging caveson??

ChazsNewDestiny · 08-09-2008, 04:40 PM

Hey guys~

Can someone please explain to me how to use a lunge caveson? I would like to know how they work and anything you all can tell me. If anyone has pix that would be greatly appriciated!

Carri · 08-09-2008, 04:53 PM

It is like a halter, but it has rings on the noseband so that you can attach the longeline to it. It is also more padded than a halter.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longeing_cavesson

GreyDot · 08-09-2008, 10:41 PM

A longeing cavesson is like a cross between a snugly-fitted halter and a bridle. It usually has metal plates across the nose, which help keep it from twisting around the face. Normally, it will have three rings on the nose, and sometimes another one on each side, where the bit rings would normally be on a horse. Many also have rings where the browband joins the headstall.

A cavesson is used for proper longeing, and is the first introduction to side-reins and a longeing surcingle. When first introducing it, use it by itself. Put it on so that it fits like a bridle, but do all the straps snugly. You'll notice that in addition to the 'cavesson' strap, there is also a 'throatlatch' strap, and one between those, too. Those all need to be done up snugly, but NOT tightly. They should not pinch the skin, but you should not be able to fit any more than a finger between them and the skin. The longe line goes on the CENTRAL ring on the nose. If you are using side reins, they go on either side of that central ring - or on lower rings, if you have those.

A horse should not, really, ever be longed in a halter, because those tend to twist around the face - and that's why people resort to tricks like running the longe line up and over the poll, or over the nose. None of those are comfortable for the horse. The proper, safe, useful way to longe is in a cavesson.

Hope that explains!

Slim Pikkens · 08-11-2008, 08:50 AM

The lunge cavesson teaches the horse to move in an arc, to round and soften the body. Attach your lunge to the center ring on the noseband and it will help prevent a resistant jaw.

SheZAAM! · 08-11-2008, 03:23 PM

Is this also what's called an "elbow pull"?

I asked my riding instructor for help in getting LH more collected. She's going to bring an elbow pull to our next lesson tomorrow.

Crookedblaze · 08-15-2008, 10:29 AM

An elbow pull is also known as a bungee, that you put over the horses poll, through the bit and attatch under the saddle.

I like my lunging caveson, but I use a $2.00 attatchment for lounging with a bit more then that.

pollyb · 11-25-2008, 09:11 AM

If you need help lunging i found a really good video by Laura Bechtolshiemer (British Olympic dressage Squad) on how to lunge horses. She takes you through it step by step and emonstraits in a very cool video! Its on a site called Horse hero, its very cool you should chekc it out! (google it i'm sure it'll come up! )

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08-09-2008, 04:40 PM
ChazsNewDestiny Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 529	How to use a lunging caveson?? Hey guys~ Can someone please explain to me how to use a lunge caveson? I would like to know how they work and anything you all can tell me. If anyone has pix that would be greatly appriciated! __________________ \"Blessed are those who rejoice in the little things.\" http://www.myspace.com/cr8zychiknlady

08-09-2008, 04:53 PM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	It is like a halter, but it has rings on the noseband so that you can attach the longeline to it. It is also more padded than a halter. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longeing_cavesson __________________

08-09-2008, 10:41 PM
GreyDot Started Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Between AZ and OH Posts: 2,295	A longeing cavesson is like a cross between a snugly-fitted halter and a bridle. It usually has metal plates across the nose, which help keep it from twisting around the face. Normally, it will have three rings on the nose, and sometimes another one on each side, where the bit rings would normally be on a horse. Many also have rings where the browband joins the headstall. A cavesson is used for proper longeing, and is the first introduction to side-reins and a longeing surcingle. When first introducing it, use it by itself. Put it on so that it fits like a bridle, but do all the straps snugly. You'll notice that in addition to the 'cavesson' strap, there is also a 'throatlatch' strap, and one between those, too. Those all need to be done up snugly, but NOT tightly. They should not pinch the skin, but you should not be able to fit any more than a finger between them and the skin. The longe line goes on the CENTRAL ring on the nose. If you are using side reins, they go on either side of that central ring - or on lower rings, if you have those. A horse should not, really, ever be longed in a halter, because those tend to twist around the face - and that's why people resort to tricks like running the longe line up and over the poll, or over the nose. None of those are comfortable for the horse. The proper, safe, useful way to longe is in a cavesson. Hope that explains! __________________ ...There is nothing to be done till a horse's head is settled. ~William Cavendish Stuipid CAN be fixed... you just have to hit it hard enough! ~A rare moment of inspiration

08-11-2008, 08:50 AM
Slim Pikkens Started Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,948	The lunge cavesson teaches the horse to move in an arc, to round and soften the body. Attach your lunge to the center ring on the noseband and it will help prevent a resistant jaw.

08-11-2008, 03:23 PM
SheZAAM! Yearling Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 530	Is this also what's called an "elbow pull"? I asked my riding instructor for help in getting LH more collected. She's going to bring an elbow pull to our next lesson tomorrow. __________________

08-15-2008, 10:29 AM
Crookedblaze Started Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,457	An elbow pull is also known as a bungee, that you put over the horses poll, through the bit and attatch under the saddle. I like my lunging caveson, but I use a $2.00 attatchment for lounging with a bit more then that. __________________ Owned by Rocketman, a 17 year old AQHA and Stormy, a 10 year old Peruvian Paso x Arab

11-25-2008, 09:11 AM
pollyb Newborn Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: oxfird Posts: 3	If you need help lunging i found a really good video by Laura Bechtolshiemer (British Olympic dressage Squad) on how to lunge horses. She takes you through it step by step and emonstraits in a very cool video! Its on a site called Horse hero, its very cool you should chekc it out! (google it i'm sure it'll come up! )