14 HoRSK Training p.y Modern Methods. 



1. The horse must be controlled by the longe; the 

 only function of the whip is to move the horse forward. 



2. The length of the longe should be frequently 

 changed. The horse should alternately stretch himself 

 on a large circle and bend himself on a small circle. 



3. The gaits should frequently be changed. (Notes 

 d'Hquitation.) 



Method of Longeing a Horse. — Start the longe- 

 ing exercise without the longeing whip. Place the 

 cavesson on the horse, if possible, after the halter has 

 been removed^ or, if a bridle is on the horse, over the 

 bridle. Fasten the longe into the ring of the cavesson. 

 Face the same way the horse faces and walk near his 

 head, leading him by a short longe in a circle to the left ; 

 right hand on the longe near the horse's head, longe in 

 the left hand, not coiled, but arranged so that in running 

 out quickly it will not become entangled or pinch the 

 fingers. 



If the horse refuses to lead, an assistant may urge 

 him forward as quietly as possible from the rear. As 

 the horse becomes accustomed to being led, gradually 



