I Lunged My Yearling!!

AQHA_Gizmo · 04-26-2005, 08:58 PM

All by myself! I was so proud of him-he did awesome! So here is my story of lunging Jack!-

I turned him out in the round pen while I was with our other horse. After contemplating whether I was brave enough to go in there without his trainer (lol..our boarding barn owner!), I worked up the courage to just go for it!!! I walked in there with the whip; he came to me but as soon as I flicked the whip, out on the rail he went! I started trotting him and he was doing perfect. He sometimes cuts corners a little, but lunging is brand new to him, and we just bought him, so in about a month we are going to start really inforcing our commands. Everything was going great, so I decided to reverse! I said WHOA, as I stepped to my left to reach his shoulder, he stopped almost instantly! Then, I put the whip in my left hand and walked in front of him, and he reversed, then walked off!! I was amazed! So I went that way for a little while and then stopped him. He walked up to me, and I patted him.

I just cant believe how awesome he is. He has never really been worked with until we told our trainer we wanted him which was about 3 weeks ago. Before then, he was halter broke (somewhat), and was probably only led around 2 or 3 times ever, and pick up his hooves once or twice. Now, he lifts up his hooves like an old pro, stands quietly by the hitching post while I hold his lead rope, grooms nicely, leads good (except for when he wants to put his head on you!) fly sprays OK (we are working on this daily!) and tolerates a fly mask! I am so happy with him. I admit I was nervous at first because we have a 20 year old gelding who is bombproof, and here were are buying a yearling!! I was skeptical, but I knew the payoff would be huge. I just cant believe how lucky we are to have a real gem...in the works!

I wonder if anyone actually read this whole thing...

AQHA_Gizmo · 04-27-2005, 07:43 AM

bump!!!!!!!!!

CowGirlUp1833 · 04-27-2005, 07:44 AM

Just FYI.... lunging a baby can be harmful to thier development. You may want to reconsider this until he is older....

HorseFreak · 04-27-2005, 08:04 AM

How old is he?

CowGirlUp1833 · 04-27-2005, 08:07 AM

Jake, you crack me up...look at the title of the thread dear....

Quote:

Originally Posted by HorseFreak

How old is he?

HorseFreak · 04-27-2005, 08:14 AM

ROFL! My BAD!

Nah, he isnt too young at all. When you do a horse for a 4-H project you are lounging them about at 9 months. Its really not too early.

If you dont agree with me please dont jump on me for it. THANKS

CowGirlUp1833 · 04-27-2005, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HorseFreak

ROFL! My BAD!

Nah, he isnt too young at all. When you do a horse for a 4-H project you are lounging them about at 9 months. Its really not too early.

If you dont agree with me please dont jump on me for it. THANKS

I guess I was just wanting to caution her not to push him too hard too soon is all. I'm far from an expert, but I would just be careful with him.

HorseFreak · 04-27-2005, 08:18 AM

Yes, I understand what you are saying. When you lounge them that soon, i only lounge for about 15-20 mins and most of it is at a trot.

CowGirlUp1833 · 04-27-2005, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HorseFreak

Yes, I understand what you are saying. When you lounge them that soon, i only lounge for about 15-20 mins and most of it is at a trot.

You probably use a large round pen, too, correct?

HorseFreak · 04-27-2005, 08:20 AM

Its about a 30ft across. from the left side to right.

04-26-2005, 08:58 PM	#1
AQHA_Gizmo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sittin' on a sidewalk in Freso...braided hair and a tye died t-shirt on... Posts: 3,948 Images: 11	I Lunged My Yearling!! All by myself! I was so proud of him-he did awesome! So here is my story of lunging Jack!- I turned him out in the round pen while I was with our other horse. After contemplating whether I was brave enough to go in there without his trainer (lol..our boarding barn owner!), I worked up the courage to just go for it!!! I walked in there with the whip; he came to me but as soon as I flicked the whip, out on the rail he went! I started trotting him and he was doing perfect. He sometimes cuts corners a little, but lunging is brand new to him, and we just bought him, so in about a month we are going to start really inforcing our commands. Everything was going great, so I decided to reverse! I said WHOA, as I stepped to my left to reach his shoulder, he stopped almost instantly! Then, I put the whip in my left hand and walked in front of him, and he reversed, then walked off!! I was amazed! So I went that way for a little while and then stopped him. He walked up to me, and I patted him. I just cant believe how awesome he is. He has never really been worked with until we told our trainer we wanted him which was about 3 weeks ago. Before then, he was halter broke (somewhat), and was probably only led around 2 or 3 times ever, and pick up his hooves once or twice. Now, he lifts up his hooves like an old pro, stands quietly by the hitching post while I hold his lead rope, grooms nicely, leads good (except for when he wants to put his head on you!) fly sprays OK (we are working on this daily!) and tolerates a fly mask! I am so happy with him. I admit I was nervous at first because we have a 20 year old gelding who is bombproof, and here were are buying a yearling!! I was skeptical, but I knew the payoff would be huge. I just cant believe how lucky we are to have a real gem...in the works! I wonder if anyone actually read this whole thing...

04-27-2005, 07:44 AM	#3
CowGirlUp1833 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Holland Lake Shore, West Michigan Posts: 16,596 Images: 411 Blog Entries: 38	Just FYI.... lunging a baby can be harmful to thier development. You may want to reconsider this until he is older.... __________________ www.Equine-Endeavors.com Proud mom of Rusty and Stevey - the 2 best red-heads anyone could love!

04-27-2005, 08:04 AM	#4
HorseFreak Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Texas....Computer Genius Posts: 517 Images: 40 Blog Entries: 8	How old is he? __________________ Photographer In Training Jacob

04-27-2005, 08:14 AM	#6
HorseFreak Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Texas....Computer Genius Posts: 517 Images: 40 Blog Entries: 8	ROFL! My BAD! Nah, he isnt too young at all. When you do a horse for a 4-H project you are lounging them about at 9 months. Its really not too early. If you dont agree with me please dont jump on me for it. THANKS __________________ Photographer In Training Jacob

04-27-2005, 08:18 AM	#8
HorseFreak Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Texas....Computer Genius Posts: 517 Images: 40 Blog Entries: 8	Yes, I understand what you are saying. When you lounge them that soon, i only lounge for about 15-20 mins and most of it is at a trot. __________________ Photographer In Training Jacob

04-27-2005, 07:43 AM	#2
AQHA_Gizmo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sittin' on a sidewalk in Freso...braided hair and a tye died t-shirt on... Posts: 3,948 Images: 11	bump!!!!!!!!!

04-27-2005, 08:20 AM	#10
HorseFreak Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Texas....Computer Genius Posts: 517 Images: 40 Blog Entries: 8	Its about a 30ft across. from the left side to right. __________________ Photographer In Training Jacob

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