Lunging: Why It Can Do More Harm Than Good

<p>Lunging is one of the most common tools in the horse world. At nearly every horse show, you&#39;ll see horses running circles before riders ever get in the saddle. But is all that lunging actually helping? In this episode, we discuss the benefits of lunging, the physical strain circles place on a horse&#39;s body, why lunging is often mistaken for conditioning, and how excessive lunging can contribute to both physical and mental burnout. We&#39;ll also cover alternatives that build better horses while reducing unnecessary wear and tear. Because sometimes the best thing you can do for your horse is stop making them run in circles.</p><p>Links &amp; Resources:</p><ul><li><p>Follow me on Instagram and TikTok at Rfr_rodeo for behind-the-scenes content</p></li><li><p>also visit our sponsors Tacktical and Ranch Dress’n using code Rfr_rodeo, Rocket Donkey and BuckedUp using code RachelF10, and Swingn9t using code RachelFenske14</p></li></ul><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your rodeo friends! Got a question or topic you&#39;d love to hear about? Send me an email at rachelfenske1@gmail.com </p><p>See you next week! Keep those barrels tight and your dreams big!</p>