As the winter months drag on, many horse owners find it increasingly difficult to keep their horses fit and sufficiently exercised for a number of reasons including limited lighting, time restrictions and weather conditions.

At this time of year, the staff at Old Mill find lunging to be extremely useful for many horse owners.

Our staff's top training essentials include:

Zilco Lunge Training System

The Zilco Lunge Training System is great for use when lunging particularly over the winter months. It helps to establish a safe training system for horses and ponies of all ages, fitness levels and disciplines. This particular versatile training system helps to achieve the correct shape and focuses on the development of the horses back muscles to aid balance and stability. Zilco products originate from Australia and New Zealand and manufacturer a wide range of high quality equestrian equipment.

To compliment the Zilco Lunge Training System, our team recommend the following products:

Lunge Cavesson

Some horse owners prefer to use a lunge cavesson as opposed to a bridle when lunging as it has a number of rings on the front of the noseband for the lunge line to attach to which means you aren't controlling the horse by its bit.

Bridle

While some horse owners prefer to Lunge with a cavesson, others prefer the control that lunging in a bridle offers, plus it also encourages your horse to bend his neck. A great value everyday bridle which is perfect for lunging is the Old Mill Saddlery Flash Bridle with Rubber Reins. 

Zilco Training Roller

The Zilco Training Roller can be used for lunging, driving and breaking. Available in one size, it boasts a soft and comfortable waffle padding and double girth points making it suitable for a wide range of horses.

Girth

When lunging with a training roller, you'll need a suitable girth. One of our most popular choices is the Professional's Choice VenTECH English Girth which is favoured by horse owners due to it's fantastic comfort and breathability along with its handy removable neoprene liner making it easy to maintain. 

Lunge Rein

An obvious lunging essential, our own brand Cushion Web Lunge Rein is of excellent quality & is great value. It's available in a range of colours including black, green, navy, navy/grey and navy/burgundy.

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  Zilco Zilco Lunge Training System
  £51.95
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  Shires Fleece Lined Lunge Cavesson AW20
  £17.99
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  Old Mill Saddlery Flash Bridle with Rubber Reins
  £39.95
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  Zilco Zilco Training Roller with Girth
  £137.95
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  Zilco Zilco Training Roller
  £102.95
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  Old Mill Saddlery Cushion Web Lunge Rein
  £14.95