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QUOTES BY UDO BÜRGER (page two)
on longeing


"The so-called taking the edge off at the lunge line before each ride is a misinterpretation of what we want from the horse. It is a mechanization as opposed to training. It is a confusing liberation from human influence instead of meditation concentration on the ensuing lesson. It awakens the joy of rambunctiousness instead of leading into mental receptiveness. Taking the edge off at the lunge line is a mechanical tiring of the horse, Stensbeck's monument exercise, on the other hand, is physical and mental collection. Taking the edge off at the lunge line and lunging with an educational purpose, however, are different things."

(1959; translation: T. Ritter)



"Of course, the first lessons at the lunge line require an assistant. He leads the horse as quietly as possible, and talking to him calmly, with the rein or the cheek piece of the bridle to the envisioned circle line. Once the horse has settled in, the assistant follows him, carrying visibly a lunge whip, in order to maintain the forward motion as soon as he balks."

(1971c; translation: T. Ritter)



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