Long Reining to Break Horses to Harness: Training the Safe Way

by Heinrich Freiherr von Senden

Working with long reins is an ideal and, above all, safe way to break horses to harness, and to train the driving horse correctly. This book is an essential training book for all drivers and horse trainers. Beginning with work on the single lunge, moving on to long reins, and then on to the initial hitching, he gives tips and advice from his accumulated wealth of experience, explaining how potential problems can be successfully resolved.

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Long Reining to Break Horses to Harness was very helpful in going through the steps of training a horse for driving using long reining. It covers working with the horse on the ground through leading, lunging, and then long reining - eventually adding a sledge and a single cart and carriage. The pictures are super helpful, matching the directions given in the book and reviewing bits/bridles/long reins. In addition, the main horse model "Massolino" is absolutely beautiful - the book would be worth getting just to see this lovely horse! It is a good size book compared to others I've order on long-reining/driving (this copy is 126 pages). My only wish would be to see through pictures what the actions would look like if the extra steps are taken when things go wrong (e.g., the individual with the long-line needing help out, or using the quick releases) - the book does review potential problems and solutions in each section, but without pictures. Overall, I am very pleased with this book and highly recommend it for those interested in long reining to teach a horse to drive, along with the help of a professional (just as the book says!)