In response to letters and emails from people with training and behavior questions about their equines, Meredith has created a series of short training tip videos to help address some of these common issues. Be sure to check out the Detailed Descriptions if you’d like the printable guide that goes along with each video.
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Free Lunging in the Round Pen
Appropriate Tack & Equipment for Lunging
Adjusting Tack & Equipment
Verbal Commands and Body Language
Use of the Whip During Lunging
Setting Up for Successful Lunging
Lunging Multiple Equines
Lunge Line Training
Liberty Work
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Free Lunging in the Round Pen
Take your equine to the next level of lunging training with "free lunging"—that is, lunging without tack or equipment—in the round pen.
And check out the bonus Training Tip Detailed Descriptions! Each Detailed Description explains the subject of the video in a bit more detail and depth, including additional photos. These documents are each about 2 - 4 pages long, and they make it easy to print out the basics of the lesson to read and study offline.
This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #49 - Free Lunging in the Round Pen.
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Appropriate Tack & Equipment for Lunging
What type of tack and equipment are appropriate for lunging training in the round pen? Find out our recommendations! And check out the bonus Training Tip Detailed Descriptions! Each Detailed Description explains the subject of the video in a bit more detail and depth, including additional photos. These documents are each about 2 - 4 pages long, and they make it easy to print out the basics of the lesson to read and study offline. This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #50 - Appropriate Tack & Equipment for Lunging. To watch the video full-screen, click the icon in the bottom right corner of the player that looks like: [ ]. -
Adjusting Tack & Equipment
Once you've chosen the appropriate tack for your equine, make sure it is adjusted properly so your equine is comfortable and responsive. And check out the bonus Training Tip Detailed Descriptions! Each Detailed Description explains the subject of the video in a bit more detail and depth, including additional photos. These documents are each about 2 - 4 pages long, and they make it easy to print out the basics of the lesson to read and study offline. This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #51 - Adjusting Tack & Equipment. To watch the video full-screen, click the icon in the bottom right corner of the player that looks like: [ ]. -
Verbal Commands and Body Language
It is important to learn the elements of good communication through verbal commands and body language. You'll find an equine who is willing to comply when he understands what you are asking! And check out the bonus Training Tip Detailed Descriptions! Each Detailed Description explains the subject of the video in a bit more detail and depth, including additional photos. These documents are each about 2 - 4 pages long, and they make it easy to print out the basics of the lesson to read and study offline. This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #52 - Verbal Commands and Body Language. To watch the video full-screen, click the icon in the bottom right corner of the player that looks like: [ ]. -
Use of the Whip During Lunging
The whip is used in lunging to create movement and encourage impulsion in the equine and should never be used in an abusive manner. Learn how to use it the RIGHT way in Meredith's latest training tip! And check out the bonus Training Tip Detailed Descriptions! Each Detailed Description explains the subject of the video in a bit more detail and depth, including additional photos. These documents are each about 2 - 4 pages long, and they make it easy to print out the basics of the lesson to read and study offline. This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #53 - Use of the Whip During Lunging. To watch the video full-screen, click the icon in the bottom right corner of the player that looks like: [ ]. -
Setting Up for Successful Lunging
Know when your equine is ready to start working on lunging, and how to best set them up for success. And check out the bonus Training Tip Detailed Descriptions! Each Detailed Description explains the subject of the video in a bit more detail and depth, including additional photos. These documents are each about 2 - 4 pages long, and they make it easy to print out the basics of the lesson to read and study offline. This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #54 - Setting Up for Successful Lunging. To watch the video full-screen, click the icon in the bottom right corner of the player that looks like: [ ]. -
Lunging Multiple Equines
It’s easy to lunge multiple animals when they are all trained the same way with sequential, logical and purposeful training practices. Learn what you and your equines need to know to lunge together safely! And check out the bonus Training Tip Detailed Descriptions! Each Detailed Description explains the subject of the video in a bit more detail and depth, including additional photos. These documents are each about 2 - 4 pages long, and they make it easy to print out the basics of the lesson to read and study offline. This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #55 - Lunging Multiple Equines. To watch the video full-screen, click the icon in the bottom right corner of the player that looks like: [ ]. -
Lunge Line Training
Learn how to train your equine on the lunge line. And check out the bonus Training Tip Detailed Descriptions! Each Detailed Description explains the subject of the video in a bit more detail and depth, including additional photos. These documents are each about 2 - 4 pages long, and they make it easy to print out the basics of the lesson to read and study offline. This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #56 - Lunge Line Training. To watch the video full-screen, click the icon in the bottom right corner of the player that looks like: [ ]. -
Liberty Work
Meredith Hodges shares when its appropriate in the training process to engage in liberty work so you don't create bad pastural habits with your equine. And check out the bonus Training Tip Detailed Descriptions! Each Detailed Description explains the subject of the video in a bit more detail and depth, including additional photos. These documents are each about 2 - 4 pages long, and they make it easy to print out the basics of the lesson to read and study offline. This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #123 - Liberty Work. To watch the video full-screen, click the icon in the bottom right corner of the player that looks like: [ ].