Is it "Lunging" or "Longeing"

Beeks · 10-28-2009, 12:48 PM

OK...I have always kinda smirked at those who say "Lounging" because I KNOW that that is wrong, but while looking up some training tips, I found it spelled "Longeing" on a fairly reputable horse oriented webside. (link below)

http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-tr...fely-5073.aspx

So.....is it one of those words that can be spelled different ways depending on what part of the world you are from (for instance color and colour)?

I have to say I have always thought it was mis-spelled when I saw it spelled the way it is in the link.

I think I have waaaay too much time on my hands

LindaMM · 10-28-2009, 12:50 PM

I use the spelling Lunging. I think the other is more European...

PizzazzandMe · 10-28-2009, 12:51 PM

I've always said "lunging" but now that I think about it, "longeing" seems more correct.
Because "lunge" is this in the dictionary:
lunge (l

nj)
n. 1. A sudden thrust or pass, as with a sword.
2. A sudden forward movement or plunge.

meljean · 10-28-2009, 01:10 PM

Well, here is another spelling to throw into the soup pot.

We always used the spelling, loungeing a horse, and many of the old horse books I have use that. These are books 100+ years in age.

To me, the lunging, longeing always looks funny.

Here's another one, when did they change "coronet band" to coronary band?

endurgirl · 10-28-2009, 01:12 PM

I think it's more regional too, but interchangeable.

Here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longeing

It says one is used in US, one in UK.

EVOO · 10-28-2009, 01:16 PM

Longeing is an "older" form of the word. Originally it came from the french word "longer", to work a horse on a long rein. Over time it transformed. Both are correct. You will find "longeing" more prominent in some areas geographically than others and in some circles more than others.

Beeks · 10-28-2009, 01:33 PM

See, it just goes to prove you can learn something new everyday on HGS. Especially since so many threads send me scrambling into cyber space to do research.

(I still refuse to use the spelling Lounging

)

Lou3 · 10-28-2009, 01:35 PM

Its lunging in the UK and europe, people would look at you REALLY wierd if you said Longeing over here.

GotaDunQH · 10-28-2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meljean

Well, here is another spelling to throw into the soup pot.

We always used the spelling, loungeing a horse, and many of the old horse books I have use that. These are books 100+ years in age.

To me, the lunging, longeing always looks funny.

Here's another one, when did they change "coronet band" to coronary band?

I use the term "longe" or "longeing" as that is the updated European and correct version. Loungeing....I'm thinking my horse would be inclined on a couch...LOL. The correct term for the other is 'coronet" band.

Jennifer

rageandglory · 10-28-2009, 01:48 PM

American here, i have always spelled it as longe-ing tho pronounced as lunge. also refer to the coronet as the coronet. i will likely use these spellings and pronounciations for the rest of my life, seeing as i have used them exclusively so far : )

10-28-2009, 12:48 PM	#1
Beeks Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Washington Posts: 4,342 Images: 351	Is it "Lunging" or "Longeing" OK...I have always kinda smirked at those who say "Lounging" because I KNOW that that is wrong, but while looking up some training tips, I found it spelled "Longeing" on a fairly reputable horse oriented webside. (link below) http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-tr...fely-5073.aspx So.....is it one of those words that can be spelled different ways depending on what part of the world you are from (for instance color and colour)? I have to say I have always thought it was mis-spelled when I saw it spelled the way it is in the link. I think I have waaaay too much time on my hands __________________ Your horse called. He said "Get off the computer!" I've been "Gobbled" and I liked it.

10-28-2009, 12:50 PM	#2
LindaMM Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,406 Images: 121 Blog Entries: 2	I use the spelling Lunging. I think the other is more European... __________________ If the world was truly a rational place, men would ride sidesaddle. ~Rita Mae Brown If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail. -Abraham Maslow

10-28-2009, 12:51 PM	#3
PizzazzandMe Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,648 Images: 113	I've always said "lunging" but now that I think about it, "longeing" seems more correct. Because "lunge" is this in the dictionary: lunge (lnj) n. 1. A sudden thrust or pass, as with a sword. 2. A sudden forward movement or plunge. __________________ -Chloe Proud Owner of: Sugar- 13.1h silver bay mare Montego- 17h bay TB gelding

10-28-2009, 01:10 PM	#4
meljean Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NW MO Posts: 1,017	Well, here is another spelling to throw into the soup pot. We always used the spelling, loungeing a horse, and many of the old horse books I have use that. These are books 100+ years in age. To me, the lunging, longeing always looks funny. Here's another one, when did they change "coronet band" to coronary band? __________________ "If you listen to the horse, the horse will tell you what it wants to be." Dale Pugh "You can undo in five seconds, the training it took you five years to accomplish." Wyman E. Bennett

10-28-2009, 01:16 PM	#6
EVOO Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,603 Images: 8	Longeing is an "older" form of the word. Originally it came from the french word "longer", to work a horse on a long rein. Over time it transformed. Both are correct. You will find "longeing" more prominent in some areas geographically than others and in some circles more than others. __________________ Sexy by Christmas Challenge-r!! Start: Sz 14 / Current: Sz 14 / Goal: Sz 10 / lbs Lost: 5.0 ___________________ I was Gobbled by a Turkey And "Blessed" by a Snow Fairy ___________________ Note to Self: It is illegal to stab people for being stupid.

10-28-2009, 01:33 PM	#7
Beeks Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Washington Posts: 4,342 Images: 351	See, it just goes to prove you can learn something new everyday on HGS. Especially since so many threads send me scrambling into cyber space to do research. (I still refuse to use the spelling Lounging ) __________________ Your horse called. He said "Get off the computer!" I've been "Gobbled" and I liked it.

10-28-2009, 01:35 PM	#8
Lou3 Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: england Posts: 8,947 Images: 36 Blog Entries: 1	Its lunging in the UK and europe, people would look at you REALLY wierd if you said Longeing over here. __________________ Proud to be in the SBR Formula One Fan Club!

10-28-2009, 01:48 PM	#10
rageandglory Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,428	American here, i have always spelled it as longe-ing tho pronounced as lunge. also refer to the coronet as the coronet. i will likely use these spellings and pronounciations for the rest of my life, seeing as i have used them exclusively so far : )

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