Long Reining book

[Gemma]

Can anyone recommend an easy to follow long reining guide?  Is the Allen Picture Guide book any good to get started?

Thanks,
Gemma

[SNC]

The picture books are usually pretty good.

I was recommended this book from someone on here.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Long-Reining-Sylvia-Stanier/dp/0851315747/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1216714915&sr=1-4   

[Gemma]

thanks for this

[Wendy]

I like this one best, Long Reining: The Saumur Method by Philippe Karl http://www.amazon.co.uk/Long-Reining-Saumur-Philippe-Karl/dp/1570762384.

[Gemma]

thanks wendy, yes, i saw this one as i have some philippe karl dvd's but thought it might be too technical to get us going with the basics??

[Wendy]

It has some technical stuff in it but the actual method is explained simply, and I actually find it easier than the other methods. I know a lot of people like it but for me Sylvia Stainer's book wasn't a great deal of help [runs for cover  ].

[Belbe]

thanks!! I passed this topic by curiosity but it came in real handy!! Just a note though: Amazon.fr has cheaper ones and new! the delivery is the same unless you're living in the UK.

I never thought about long reining, but thinking better of it, I do have another year and a half with a colt on my hands who has nothing to do but chase and bite the poor neighbour's cat... I think learning a few commands and to be light on the rein can't hurt him. 

[Gemma]

yes, don't make the mistakes i did by doing not much at all with a youngster! get them educated young

[Gemma]

ps. i've got the allen photographic long reining guide arriving today, so i'll let you know if its any good.

[Belbe]

yes, don't make the mistakes i did by doing not much at all with a youngster! get them educated young

  totally agree! I have been teaching him handling manners, farrier manners and so forth, but I actually got the idea from "short reining" him the other day. He was all curious about my Dr. Cooks bridle wich I was lasily cleaning while sunbathing and I decided to experiment it on him. He's still 1,45cm tall so I can easily stand beside him with one hand in each side of his neck and steer from there. He was preeeeeeety obedient! I was so surprised I thought that long reining might be a great idea! 

i'll be cheking for your comments on the other book then! =D

[Gemma]

Hmm the Allen Photographic Guide to Long-Reining is okay, bit of a "something and nothing".

Only took me about 15 mins to read the whole book.  Towards the end it starts to make more sense, but it is not very detailed at all.

Probably better to spend another £5 to get a proper book, like the others have recommended.