longe
/lʌndʒ/
verb
- To train or exercise a horse by leading it on a longe line in a circle.
- You should longe a young horse gently to build its trust and coordination.
- Every morning, the stable hand would longe the mare to warm her up before riding.
- He learned how to longe properly during his first week at the riding school.
noun
- A long rope or line used to train or exercise a horse by leading it in a circle around the trainer.
- The trainer attached the longe to the horse's halter before starting the session.
- She held the longe firmly as the horse trotted around her in a wide circle.
- Using a longe helps young horses learn to balance and respond to voice commands.