{"id":95834,"date":"2023-01-16T10:44:15","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T09:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antares-sellier.com\/?p=95834"},"modified":"2024-11-27T12:02:39","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T11:02:39","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 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 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\nChoose your trainig aid for your horse : the martingale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The running martingale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How do you fit a running martingale to your horse?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n