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Draw or running reins - Types of training aids

Your Horse, 07 February 2012 15:18

WHAT ARE THEY?An extra long set of reins, which are most commonly fitted to pass from the rider’s hands, through the bit rings and then to the girth. WHEN SHOULD THEY BE USED?For encouraging a better head position and rounder frame when riding. The reins pass through the bit rings and attach to the girth under the rider’s legs; or ...

De Gogue - Types of training aids

Your Horse, 07 February 2012 15:00

By encouraging the neck to be lowered and the nose to be brought in, the back comes up and the quarters engage. “Like the chambon, the de Gogue is good for hollow horses,” says expert Tara Osborn, “but it has the benefit of being used for ridden work, too. Also, as the nose is encouraged to be brought in, it ...

Chambon - Types of Training Aids

Your Horse, 07 February 2012 14:41

The chambon is used to encourage the horse to work in a longer, lower outline, using the muscles over the back, quarters and neck. It’s ideal for the early stages of a horse’s education or in retraining. “It’s effective for horses who go in a hollow outline, with their head up, back dropped and quarters trailing,” explains expert instructor and ...

Train like a pro | Dressage

Your Horse, 06 February 2012 12:00

With the likes of Olympic dressage rider Isabell Werth following the German scales of training, here’s how they can be applied to your schooling, whether you’re an aspiring Grand Prix rider or about to do your first Prelim test. When it comes to hours spent training their horses, dressage riders probably beat the other disciplines hands down. But what are ...

Styles and materials for bridles

Your Horse, 02 February 2012 16:55

Traditionally, bridles are made of leather but there are increasingly large numbers of synthetic nylon and leather-look styles available, which can be cheaper and easier to care for. It’s always worth bearing in mind when buying a new bridle that synthetic tack has a much higher breaking point than leather. Another consideration is the shape and type of head your ...

Parts of the bridle

Your Horse, 02 February 2012 16:46

To know what it is you're buying, you need to know the different parts of the bridle - the browband, the cheekpieces, the throatlash and the noseband. THE BROWBAND The browband isn’t adjustable so it’s important that you have the right size – it should be big enough to allow the headpiece to lie comfortably behind the ears. The browband ...

Use his mouth conformation to pick the right bit

Your Horse, 02 February 2012 16:12

Your horse’s mouth conformation is important in finding the right bit for him, says Heather Hyde of Neue Schule Bits. By taking time to have a look at your horse’s mouth conformation, it can give you clues to which bit may suit him. First, gently part your horse’s lips at the side and see if his tongue is bulging through ...

Bitting Materials

Your Horse, 02 February 2012 16:04

When it comes to choosing a bit for your horse, make sure you know what you are buying Stainless steel – a popular and common material for many bit manufacturers. Cold to the touch which some horses don’t like. Copper – a softer and warmer metal. Can be used to encourage your horse to mouth and salivate. ...

How bits work

Your Horse, 02 February 2012 15:58

Bits work on seven areas of communication 1 The corners of the lips2 The bars of the mouth3 The roof of the mouth4 The tongue5 The poll6 The nose7 The curb or chin groove Loose ringThis has much more movement than a fixed cheek or eggbutt, and can discourage the horse from fixing and leaning and encourages mouthing EggbuttThis keeps ...

Riding hat standards

Your Horse, 02 February 2012 15:40

Before buying a hat, check which standards are approved by the governing bodies of the disciplines you want to do. BS EN 1384This standard may be found prefixed by other initials belonging to the country testing the helmet, eg DIN EN 1384:1997. Certain bodies demand BS EN 1384 because the helmet has been tested in Britain. Acceptable by all ...

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