Martinagale, training forks, or draw reins?

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RunninOnARooster Reg. Nov 2006	Posted 2014-06-05 7:55 PM Subject: Martinagale, training forks, or draw reins?
Expert Posts: 1410 Location: Peach State	Which do you like to use for getting a young horse to collect. This horse already has a natural low head set but needs help staying collected.
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barrelchasinmonki Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2014-06-05 8:21 PM Subject: RE: Martinagale, training forks, or draw reins?
Expert Posts: 2533 Location: the land of dust & sticks	Draw reins, I set them high unless I have a horse that's super high headed
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dianeguinn Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2014-06-05 8:28 PM Subject: RE: Martinagale, training forks, or draw reins?
Lady Di Posts: 21556 Location: Oklahoma	barrelchasinmonki - 2014-06-05 8:21 PM Draw reins, I set them high unless I have a horse that's super high headed Ditto.
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cheryl makofka Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2014-06-05 8:54 PM Subject: RE: Martinagale, training forks, or draw reins?
The Advice Guru Posts: 6419	I would suggest a German martingale unless you feel confident working draw reins.
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redmansmyman11 Reg. Jan 2012	Posted 2014-06-05 8:58 PM Subject: RE: Martinagale, training forks, or draw reins?
Expert 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.
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CYA Ranch Reg. Feb 2008	Posted 2014-06-05 8:59 PM Subject: RE: Martinagale, training forks, or draw reins?
More bootie than waist! 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.
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cheryl makofka Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2014-06-05 9:02 PM Subject: RE: Martinagale, training forks, or draw reins?
The Advice Guru Posts: 6419	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. Very true
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LuckyNGG'sGirl Reg. Jun 2012	Posted 2014-06-05 10:18 PM Subject: RE: Martinagale, training forks, or draw reins?
Extreme Veteran Posts: 503	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.
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Morab76 Reg. Feb 2008	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.
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RunninOnARooster Reg. Nov 2006	Posted 2014-06-05 11:05 PM Subject: RE: Martinagale, training forks, or draw reins?
Expert 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.
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Sangria Reg. Nov 2003	Posted 2014-06-05 11:08 PM Subject: RE: Martinagale, training forks, or draw reins?
Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Kansas	Steady hands, seat and legs used together and properly
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daisycake123 Reg. Dec 2006	Posted 2014-06-06 5:38 AM Subject: RE: Martinagale, training forks, or draw reins?
Sock Snob Posts: 3021	Pick your hands up hold until he gives and let go. People make the mistake hold the reins and also hold hands low.
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TNcowgirl88 Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2014-06-06 8:23 AM Subject: RE: Martinagale, training forks, or draw reins?
Elite Veteran Posts: 667	I use german martingales and draw reins after my colts already break at the poll. I too set my draw reins high.
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MC1993 Reg. Mar 2013	Posted 2014-06-06 9:40 AM Subject: RE: Martinagale, training forks, or draw reins?
Elite Veteran 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
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