longeing

Also known as longing, lungeing

thumb|A horse in training for equestrian vaulting at the halt on a longe line

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Etymology
Reasons for longeing
Equipment for longeing
Longe line
Longe whip
Longeing cavesson
Use of a bridle alone
Halter
Protective boots or bandages
Saddles and surcingles
Side reins
Equipment for the trainer
Use of the aids
Longe line
Whip
Voice
Longe area
Roundpenning, liberty work and "free longeing"
Time limits
See also
References
Sources
External links

thumb|A horse in training for equestrian vaulting at the halt on a longe line

Longeing (US English, classical spelling) or lungeing (UK English, informal US) is a technique for training and exercising horses where the horse travels in a circle around the handler. It is also a critical component of the sport of equestrian vaulting.