06/08/2026
I absolutely love long reining. It is a wonderful tool to help horses develop balance, strength, straightness, and self-carriage without the weight of a rider. It allows the horse to learn how to carry themselves correctly while building confidence, understanding, and trust.
Whether you're starting a young horse, rehabilitating an older one, or refining the training of an advanced horse, long reining bridges the gap between groundwork and riding in a way that is both kind and incredibly effective.
The beauty of long reining is that it teaches the horse how to move, rather than simply asking them to move. Once they understand correct posture and balance from the ground, those same qualities become much easier to achieve under saddle.
I am thinking of runnin a two day clinic later in the season specifically on this topic