Lolo
Well-Known Member
Following on from the draw rein discussion, something TarrSteps said made me ponder.
If you can use an artificial training aid, like draw reins or a bungee or similar, and achieve the desired outcome in 3 sessions, is that better for the horse's general wear and tear than having to work at it for 10 sessions? So if they won't work into the contact into canter, is using draw reins to encourage them/ force them to try it (my phrasing is off there, sorry) and thus achieving them being able to do it in a shorter time frame better for the horse?
I'm rambling and struggling to articulate what I'm actually meaning... Sorry! Does anyone even understand what I'm trying to ask!?
If you can use an artificial training aid, like draw reins or a bungee or similar, and achieve the desired outcome in 3 sessions, is that better for the horse's general wear and tear than having to work at it for 10 sessions? So if they won't work into the contact into canter, is using draw reins to encourage them/ force them to try it (my phrasing is off there, sorry) and thus achieving them being able to do it in a shorter time frame better for the horse?
I'm rambling and struggling to articulate what I'm actually meaning... Sorry! Does anyone even understand what I'm trying to ask!?