longing question

amigoshot23 · 12-13-2006, 03:28 PM

Hey all,

I have a question to lunging (sp?) my mare. She never spooks, and is only afraid of the coke machine. when shes on the line, i crack and crack with the whip, sometimes crack her a little bit with it and she just walks and stops?

Thanks

ron · 12-13-2006, 04:22 PM

and the question is??

Jadesmygirl · 12-13-2006, 04:28 PM

Are you trying to get her to trot or canter, you mean?

amigoshot23 · 12-14-2006, 10:31 PM

Sorry guys just got back from work. Anyway, at this point, trot or canter, doesnt matter, because she wont do either without you practically hitting her full force with the whip.

question is, How can i get her to go?

Kendra · 12-15-2006, 08:17 AM

Where are you standing in relation to her body when you longe her??

You need to be behind her girth area and pointing the whip towards her hip.

If you get ahead of her girth your body language is actually telling her to whoa.

I bet some of the Parelli people can explain this better than I can ~ I'll only confuse you more

Kemstar · 12-15-2006, 08:35 AM

Sounds like you could be standing in the wrong place to impel her forward. Try standing in line with her hip to help move her forward.

Also, try not to touch her with your whip. Even if she doesn't move, try other methods of encouragement. Maybe you can tie a plastic bag to a buggy whip and use that as motivation. It works beautifully for Jack.

amigoshot23 · 12-15-2006, 08:56 PM

Thanks for the heads up guys!

ill try that sunday. ( going to look at another horse this saturday!

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12-13-2006, 03:28 PM
amigoshot23 Halter broke Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norvelt,pa Posts: 154	longing question Hey all, I have a question to lunging (sp?) my mare. She never spooks, and is only afraid of the coke machine. when shes on the line, i crack and crack with the whip, sometimes crack her a little bit with it and she just walks and stops? Thanks __________________ Ride a draft! it makes your butt look smaller!

12-13-2006, 04:22 PM
ron Started Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 2,649	and the question is?? __________________ Well now boogie little baby, boogie woogie all night long. A haw, haw, haw, haw, a haw.

12-13-2006, 04:28 PM
Jadesmygirl Started Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,543	Are you trying to get her to trot or canter, you mean?

12-14-2006, 10:31 PM
amigoshot23 Halter broke Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norvelt,pa Posts: 154	Sorry guys just got back from work. Anyway, at this point, trot or canter, doesnt matter, because she wont do either without you practically hitting her full force with the whip. question is, How can i get her to go? __________________ Ride a draft! it makes your butt look smaller!

12-15-2006, 08:17 AM
Kendra Coming two Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 1,587	Where are you standing in relation to her body when you longe her?? You need to be behind her girth area and pointing the whip towards her hip. If you get ahead of her girth your body language is actually telling her to whoa. I bet some of the Parelli people can explain this better than I can ~ I'll only confuse you more

12-15-2006, 08:35 AM
Kemstar Yearling Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Salem, Virginia Posts: 857	Sounds like you could be standing in the wrong place to impel her forward. Try standing in line with her hip to help move her forward. Also, try not to touch her with your whip. Even if she doesn't move, try other methods of encouragement. Maybe you can tie a plastic bag to a buggy whip and use that as motivation. It works beautifully for Jack. __________________ May we all ride as well as we do in our dreams!

12-15-2006, 08:56 PM
amigoshot23 Halter broke Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norvelt,pa Posts: 154	Thanks for the heads up guys! ill try that sunday. ( going to look at another horse this saturday! ) __________________ Ride a draft! it makes your butt look smaller!