Log in to my account Barrel Horse World
Come on in Folks on-line

Today is

You are logged in as a guest. Logon or register an account to access more features.


Pessoa Lunging System, has anyone used it?

Jump to page :
Last activity 2020-02-12 8:51 PM
4 replies, 2255 views

View previous thread :: View next thread
   General Discussion -> Barrel Talk
Refresh
 
emricmacy
Reg. Sep 2016
Posted 2020-02-10 12:16 PM
Subject: Pessoa Lunging System, has anyone used it?


Elite Veteran


Posts: 897
500100100100252525

Hade chiro and accupuncture done on my gelding this morning. All went pretty well. Vet would like to see a bigger, more muscled butt. I do tons or backing (correctly), and lots of trot ground poles. 

My horse is weak in his right sacrilicius. Nothing major, just seems to always be a slight issue in chiro every time. 

Vet recommended looking into the Pessoa Lunging System. Has anyone used it? I can't do hills this time of year. Any other tips on building the hind end?

↑ Top ↓ Bottom
want2chase3
Reg. May 2009
Posted 2020-02-10 12:54 PM
Subject: RE: Pessoa Lunging System, has anyone used it?



Warrior Mom


Posts: 4400
20002000100100100100

I use a surcingle with the elastic side reins and an o ring snaffle when I cant ride him... my surcingle has different rings for different head set levels. One thing I really noticed with it when lunging him is how it keeps him engaged and working from his hind end, he has to, to get the "release " from the reins .. it took a few times for him to understand but I just kept driving him forward and he figured it out. I love it. I dont use it every time just when I feel like hes getting too hollow..  huge difference in his topline and muscle development in his haunches. I can definitely tell a difference when I ride him. He travels more balanced and driving from behind instead of hollowed out, nose in the air. I've had this surcingle for over 10 years 

↑ Top ↓ Bottom
JLazyT_perf_horses
Reg. Dec 2010
Posted 2020-02-10 12:55 PM
Subject: RE: Pessoa Lunging System, has anyone used it?



Expert


Posts: 1511
1000500
Location: Illinois

Lots of transitions. Cavalettis if you can, or find a way to heighten your ground poles. I kind of "jerry rigged" my own version of the system, not quite as intricate. I just got a surcingle with some side reins and then got some rope for the behind the back legs part. I used a polo for awhile to see if I liked it enough to go buy rope. I have a clip on one end of the rope & jsut tie the other end so its's a little adjustable. Not the prettiest but it was all cheap & effective 

↑ Top ↓ Bottom
WetSaddleBlankets
Reg. Nov 2010
Posted 2020-02-10 7:13 PM
Subject: RE: Pessoa Lunging System, has anyone used it?


Gettin Jiggy Wit It


Posts: 2734
200050010010025

I like a EquiAmi better. Way easier to adjust then a pessoa.  I used it to rehab my mare that fractured her pelvis and then was having SI pain. I worked her over ground poles and on up and down transitions.  I feel without that equipment and regimen she would not be back competing today. 

↑ Top ↓ Bottom
charlenenh
Reg. Oct 2010
Posted 2020-02-12 8:51 PM
Subject: RE: Pessoa Lunging System, has anyone used it?



Extreme Veteran


Posts: 422
100100100100
Location: Fort Bragg North Carolina

yes love it. After the vet recommended it daily for 3 mo for a back rehab I decided to start weekly sessions with all my horses to strengthen their backs.

↑ Top ↓ Bottom
Jump to page :
Jump to forum :
Search this forum
Printer friendly version
E-mail a link to this thread
 

© Copyright 2002- BarrelHorseWorld.com All rights reserved including digital rights

Support - Contact / Log in to my account


Working Truck World Working Horse World Cargo Trailer World Horse Trailer World Roping Horse World
'
Registered to: Barrel Horse World
(Delete all cookies set by this site)
Running MegaBBS ASP Forum Software
© 2002-2025 PD9 Software