USG LUNGEING SYSTEM

USG LUNGEING SYSTEM

Price $95.00

THE USG LUNGING SYSTEM AIMS TO INCREASE STRENGTH, BUILD TOPLINE AND ASSIST THE HORSE IN NATURAL SELF CARRIAGE

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• This System is user friendly and very easy to adjust to any horse
• The system set-up provides optimal fit, to prevent slippage
• Made from soft materials
• Elastic rope from the bit ring to the shoulder, allows for natural head movement without restriction
• Encourages the horse to work from behind, over the back and into the elastic contact

Sizes Available

• Pony to Thoroughbred
• Full to Warmblood +

Review:

THE USG LUNGING SYSTEM Being a trainer of horses for 50 years as well as coach of a variety of horses with different conformations and prior training issues, I have tried to develop an understanding of the use and application of all the types of lunging equipment, therefore willing to test other systems. Martina Brunhuber of City Barn suggested I try the USG system, which I have used on my own 17.2h Warm blood mare and another mare with similar attributes to great effect, both of which have experienced lunging with other equipment. The major benefits of this system have been *a greater confidence in the contact (the horse is able to reach into the bridle due to the elastic section from girth to bit, much like the rider’s elastic elbows). Both these mares have had issues from early training with coming behind the bit by shortening the neck, but this system has given them the ability to bounce off the bit through the body. (It may not be advantageous with horses that lean on the bit, however sometimes this occurs because the contact is too rigid). *engagement of the hindquarters – the rear segment as with the Pessoa, encourages the use of the hind legs under the centre of gravity. Note that the horse must be sent sufficiently forward for this to occur. *straightness – with some modifications to the attachment, the horse is encouraged to work from the inside hind to the inside rein and similarly on the outside. Thus the horse strengthens over the back from the exercises chosen by the lunger. Please note that the lunger needs to choose the appropriate attachment of the lunge line for the horse’s stage of training and whether there is a need to influence the flexion or the ½ halt or any other inequalities in the horse’s body.

Carolyn Earl NCAS 2 Coach Educator 2013