Posted 2014-06-05 8:58 PM Subject: RE: Martinagale, training forks, or draw reins?
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Posts: 1482 Location: on my horse
I use a running martingale but make my own so I'm not stuck on a set length between the center and the rings the reins go through. I'll try to find a picture and post it if you're interested.
Posted 2014-06-05 8:59 PM Subject: RE: Martinagale, training forks, or draw reins?
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Posts: 18425 Location: Riding Crackhead.
None of the above. I personally prefer to teach a youngster head set and collection without the aids. Just personal opinion. I don't claim to be a trainer though.
Posted 2014-06-05 9:02 PM Subject: RE: Martinagale, training forks, or draw reins?
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CYA Ranch - 2014-06-05 8:59 PM
None of the above. I personally prefer to teach a youngster head set and collection without the aids. Just personal opinion. I don't claim to be a trainer though.
Posted 2014-06-05 10:18 PM Subject: RE: Martinagale, training forks, or draw reins?
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CYA Ranch - 2014-06-05 8:59 PM
None of the above. I personally prefer to teach a youngster head set and collection without the aids. Just personal opinion. I don't claim to be a trainer though.
I agree with this - though I have used all three. You can feel the horse better with no aids and that way you know exactly how much pressure you're applying to his mouth.
Posted 2014-06-05 10:34 PM Subject: RE: Martinagale, training forks, or draw reins?
Ms. Manners
Posts: 1820 Location: Oklahoma
Collection comes from behind. The training tools you mention can be valuable tools, but a young horse needs to learn to shift its balance and weight bearing to the rear and not be heavy on the forhand. Once this is achieved, collection and a flexed/relaxed head set will follow. You will also see how the horse will learn to break over at the poll and me truly collected rather than the crest of the neck being thr highest point (false collection and flexion).
It will take more time to get what you are looking for by not using draw reins or artingales, but the effects will last longer and impact the horse's overall performance and rideability in a positive way.
Posted 2014-06-05 11:05 PM Subject: RE: Martinagale, training forks, or draw reins?
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Posts: 1410 Location: Peach State
I feel like I'm already in his mouth too much trying to get him to stay broken at the poll (like I said before his head/neck set is already low) while still squeezing him to keep driving his butt up under him. Any advice for this without using an aid, bc I have used them all but would prefer not to.
Posted 2014-06-06 9:40 AM Subject: RE: Martinagale, training forks, or draw reins?
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Posts: 617 Location: London Ontario
Your seat, legs and impulsion!!! When I ride my seat controls most of my horse, I suggest taking some lessons from a good coach as they may see something on the ground that you don't notice riding
Martinagale, training forks, or draw reins?
