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Training Aids
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Training aids what not to use and why
Chambon - A Chambon is designed to encourage a horse to carry his neck in a long and low position when on the lunge. The Chambon works by putting pressure on the horse's poll and lifting the bit upwards if the horse raises his head too high. A Chambon needs to be used with care - if you are not sure how to fit & use it correctly get some professional advice. De Gouge - The De Gouge is an adaptation of the Chambon which can be used when riding, but the line carries on through the bit rings and attaches to the belly again, forming a triangle. It is not safe to jump in. Draw Reins - Draw reins are commonly used for quick results to achieve an "outline" by forcing the head down. It is unsuitable and unsafe for jumping in. It relies entirely on rider skill, depending on the use of the draw reins to encourage correct head carriage. They are no substitute, however, for proper schooling. Horses who have been schooled in draw reins will not work up into the bridle or take a contact, even though their heads are in an "outline", and they are reluctant to use their hindquarters correctly. Effects of draw reins. Market Harborough - The Market Harborough, named after the town of it's origin in England, is a form of martingale, but is unsafe to jump in. It has a very precise action that only works when the rider chooses it to, and so relies on rider skill. When the horse has his nose perpendicular to the ground, the Market Harborough should be clipped to the appropriate rein ring, so the horse will be comfortable when he has his nose in that position. It will not be possible for the horse to raise his head but it doesn't make him overbend. It is very useful in skilled hands for as short a period of time as possible. Running Martingale - The running martingale is designed to prevent the horse from getting his head above the angle of control, by changing the action of the reins to pull the head down again to the acceptable height. The rings of the running martingale should be able to touch the bottom of the jaw, no lower down the neck. Many people fit them far too tight, showing that they do not understand the correct application of it as a schooling aid. Running Reins - Running reins are basically draw reins that are attached to the side of the girth , rather than the belly of the girth, making the horse pull his head IN rather than DOWN, as in draw reins. Otherwise they act in much the same manner and also rely on rider skill. Side Reins - Side reins encourage the horse to stretch forward and down during lungeing. They are not intended to force the horse's head into position and if you fit them too short may result in the horse using the wrong muscles. They need to be adjusted with care - if you are not sure how to fit them get some professional advice.
Standing Martingale - The standing martingale takes a more direct action than the Running Martingale and has the advantage that it does not apply pressure to the bit, but to the nose via the noseband. Many horses resent it however, and it is not suitable for jumping in, as the horse cannot stretch over the jump. It should also be able to touch the horse's jaw.
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