Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Horse size, Rider Size, weight, trivia, training and observations

  I know with our 2 y.o.
> Irish Sport horse, he's going to be around 16 h and he's as tall as some
of
> the other horses in the field.  Another year he will look grown up, but
> still be developing.  My wife's Dressage instructor already wants to start
> him lunging (longeing? how is that word spelled?).  We are refusing
because
> joints and such aren't fully formed.
>
> Charles

I agree totally, as it seems lunging on a circle would put a lot of stress
on the joints. Personally , I see no reason for the lunging either.  What
would be much more effective is ponying from another horse, or driving.
With either, you can work on voice commands.  But I sure would do something
for exercise!  Mild exercise will help develop those joints and balance.
Taking him out in the world will help too.
Karen


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