Double Lunge Line: Versatile training with two lines from the ground
With a double lunge line you can bend and position your horse from the ground almost as if you were riding. Here you will find lines with and without pulleys.
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Sale price: €33.40 Regular price: €39.95 (16.4% saved) Double Lunge Line: training with two lines
With a double lunge line, a second line runs around your horse's hindquarters. This lets you contain the horse from the outside, change rein smoothly and position and bend it much as you would with reins. It makes groundwork more varied, improves balance and helps build muscle. In our range you will find double lunge lines in different lengths, with or without pulleys, plus replacement pulleys.
Pulleys and line material
Pulleys let the line run more easily through the rings on the roller. This makes your aids more subtle and reduces wear on the rings. The lines should be soft, easy to grip and not too heavy so they lie quietly against the horse. On some models the ends are slightly heavier, which helps when gathering up the line. Because the line goes all the way round the horse, a double lunge line is considerably longer than a standard lunge line.
Introducing the second line gradually
Many horses find a line around their hind legs strange at first. Get your horse used to it in walk, ideally with a helper, before you ask for trot. A lunging roller with side rings at a suitable height is the foundation. Wear gloves and gather any spare line in loops. If you are new to long lining, a lesson with an experienced trainer is well worth it.
Frequently asked questions
Is a double lunge line suitable for beginners?
Yes, for riders who can already lunge confidently, but ideally with guidance. Handling two lines takes some practice. At first it helps to have a second person leading the horse until you are both used to it.
How high should the outside line sit?
It usually runs around the hindquarters at hock height or slightly above. Too low and it can wrap around the legs, too high and it loses its effect. How you use it depends on your horse's stage of training.
Can I use a double lunge line with a headcollar?
Yes, many people work with a cavesson or rope halter. In a bridle the contact is more refined, so your hands need to be especially quiet. What matters most is a well fitting headcollar that does not slip towards the eye.
Versatile work with the double lunge line
For many riders, the double lunge line is the next step after simple lunging. With two lines you can move your horse on large figures, change rein through the circle and prepare transitions carefully without sitting in the saddle. This is particularly valuable for young horses, horses coming back into work or as a change in the training plan. Double lunge lines with pulleys run especially smoothly through the roller rings, and replacement pulleys keep the system working for a long time. What you need is a well fitting lunging roller, gloves and patience until your horse accepts the outside line calmly. Short, regular sessions usually achieve more than long training days, because horse and handler can take in the new routine at their own pace. Over time you will find that transitions become smoother and your horse listens more closely to small signals.