Long and Low // How To Get Started

2024 Update: This is a legacy video! Meaning that much of the information in this video has been updated as it's been many years since I published this video. I didn't want to completely remove this resource, but for best results I would recommend learning from a more complete and up to date resource. The Willing Equine Academy www.thewillingequine.com/academy Please note that I no longer use any artificial aids/equipment (such as the chambon) and I also do not recommend mixing the clicker/food (positive reinforcement) with pressure and release (negative reinforcement) training techniques. My techniques now focus on shaping the desired behavior with positive reinforcement, teaching lunging at liberty or with the reverse round pen first with positive reinforcement, and then progressing from there. And I absolutely do not use whips anymore. -------- 2017: In this video I walk you through my step by step process on how I teach my horses to be able to go "long and low". It's a gradual process that requires patience, but from this point you can begin to develop true collection with you horse. Long and Low strengthens the horse's topline, improves the quality of gait, and has been known to improve all around health for the horse. All of my horses begin their training here, preparing and strengthening their backs to carry a rider. For more information on the training tools I show you in this video, check out my blog at www.thewillingequine.com or http://bit.ly/2m17qSP For more information on the reasons behind training long and low, check out these amazing videos done by Padma Video and Equitopia http://bit.ly/2m4neoB http://bit.ly/2ngCYoM Please keep in mind that long and low is NOT just for dressage horses or english horses. Breed, discipline, age... it doesn't matter. Also, make sure to follow us on twitter, Instagram and tumblr! Thanks for watching, and don't hesitate to ask questions.