{"id":95834,"date":"2023-01-16T10:44:15","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T09:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antares-sellier.com\/?p=95834"},"modified":"2023-01-16T10:44:18","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T09:44:18","slug":"how-to-choose-your-training-aid-for-your-horse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antares-sellier.com\/en\/2023\/01\/16\/how-to-choose-your-training-aid-for-your-horse\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose your training aid for your horse ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A training aid is a piece of equestrian tack<\/strong> designed to help the rider control their horse. It controls the carriage<\/strong>, primarily their head and neck. It also improves your horse’s muscle strength<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that under no circumstances should training aids be used instead of riding aids<\/strong>. A running\/standing martingale and draw reins put pressure on your horse’s nose and mouth. They must be used with caution<\/span><\/strong>. There may be safety issues. Each type of martingale has its own function<\/strong> and should be chosen based on the area you wish to work on with your horse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The use of a training aid will only work effectively with impulsion<\/strong>. Training aids should not work against the horse but rather guide its training<\/strong>. So you need<\/span><\/strong> to be an experienced rider<\/strong> and\/or work with a professional<\/strong> when using a training aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose your trainig aid for your horse : the martingale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The running martingale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The running martingale is a slider martingale that limits unwanted head movement upward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It applies pressure when the horse raises its head beyond a certain point. The rings slide to the rein stops to apply pressure to the reins and bit. This makes the horse lower its head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It should only<\/span><\/strong> be used if your horse tries to get away<\/strong> from you by raising its head. Otherwise, no pressure<\/span><\/strong> from the martingale should be applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This martingale is often used when working on obstacles or on horses that raise their head to try to get away from their rider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you fit a running martingale to your horse?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are 2 types of running martingale. They have the same function and usage but a different format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The running martingale can be used as a training aid on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Order a running martingale<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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But it can also be fitted to a breastplate<\/strong><\/a> if it has a metal ring or clasp. In this case, just add a running martingale attachment.
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See the running martingale attachment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

You can also replace the 2 leather straps on a running martingale with a bib for more targeted training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standing martingale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unlike running martingales, standing martingales are fitted straight<\/strong> onto your horse’s noseband. If it tries to raise its head, pressure will be applied to the nose and not the head. This type of training aid is far more restrictive<\/strong>. It gives the horse less freedom to move as it runs from the girth to the noseband.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pressure should only be applied to a standing martingale if the horse attempts to defend itself<\/strong>. Under no circumstances<\/span><\/strong> should the training aid be used if the neck is in a normal position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our standing martingale<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

You can add a elastic breastplate<\/a><\/strong> to go with this martingale. Should your saddle slide backwards, use of the standing martingale could restrict your horse. The effects would be detrimental.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Discover the elastic breastplate <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Choose your trainig aid for your horse : draw reins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Draw reins control your horse’s head carriage. They act as a pulley which increases the pressure<\/strong>. They fit to the girth, slide through the snaffle and are held by the rider. Draw reins have a restrictive effect and should only<\/span><\/strong> be used if the horse’s carriage is not what you want it to be. That is why it should not be applied the rest of the time. The head-neck position must remain free and unrestricted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are 2 fitting options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n