Lunging

Suppleness in horses is a fundamental part of the classical training scale and a prerequisite for any successful training.

Lunging is a key part of gymnastic training for horses, improving topline muscle development, suppleness, and balance. In this article, you’ll learn how to lunge correctly and horse-friendly—using the right equipment, circle size, aids, and training duration to build strength, enhance coordination, and achieve effective, safe results.

In the case of a swayback, the horse's back hangs unnaturally downward. You can read here how training for a weak back might look.