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Hi, did post this question on my other thread. Why do people use draw reins? I read that they are just used on difficult horses, does anyone agree?
Thanx in advance!! [:)]
 
Done to death. But as you're new.......

I've used draw reins on my little horse in the past to help with collection and suppleness.

They are not just used on difficult horses. Mine wasn't difficult in any shape or form.
 
my horse isnt difficult, but i use them on her to help her maintain a softer shape whilst she is learning more difficult movments. It also means that i can concentrate on getting these more difficult movements without having to worry so much about her outline.
 
I have used them under instruction from my trainer, for a purpose and for a given time. It was never about pulling her head down or because she was difficult.

'Lovely' not sure what discipline you ride in but draw reins are not permitted in a dressage warm up. Dont get yourself eliminated
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sorry! Haven't used a forum before! Thanks for your reply though. This horse carries his head low in canter and it has been suggested that draw reins could be the reason. Just wondered if it is difficult to reverse this by schooling?
 
Its difficult to know what you mean by low but it does sound like the horse may be using the reins to help with his/her balance. Draw reins would not help but lots of transitions certainly would.
 
Do you mean he's overbent? In which case yes, he could have been worked incorretly in draw reins. Quite difficult to correct. But lots of half halts and leg, leg, leg should help.
 
I am not well schooled at all but am very prepared to work with him and my instructor. The main reason i'm asking is because he is an Arab and they are meant to carry their heads high (is that right?). I am wondering if (as I am only wanting to hack him out) it will cause him damage by not correcting it?
Sorry it takes me ages to type!!
 
I'm sure it won't cause any damage as such - and obviously your instructor is the best person to advise you as they are there on the ground with you. But it does sound as if a slightly higher head carriage could be needed.

Next time you have a lesson have a good old chat with your instructor and see what they recommend.
 
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