Dually halter

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I LOVE IT.
OMG it has changed my life. My horse is a pain to catch and lead. Her usual is we get part way away from her herd and she whips round wrenching rope out of my hands and gallops off. First time with the dually and she tried and failed. I went to catch my horse and got her in. Brilliant.
 
Ive used it on my cob with little success but I'm hoping it will work on my new horse as he rushes when leading. Would be interested to see the reviews on it.
 
I resisted for a long time as I don't actually think they release all that effectively. However I have to say it's the only thing that has worked to stop my very large warmblood mare setting her neck and towing off on random occasions. Plus helped with a few loading issues.

This is a mare I've had since a yearling who actually has had a huge amount of positive reinforcement training. However probably through my ineptitude she learnt in certain situations where she preferred to say no or wants to get to her favourite boys before me, that well she could!! The Dually is the only thing she accepts apart from a bridle and has meant she's now back in her flat leather headcollar 99% of the time. I've noticed a marked difference in her thought process in situations she would normally just set her neck and go where she wished.

Still not a great fan of the release but it does work as a training aid when used with a bit of thought.
 
Interesting to hear the review that it doesn't release quickly enough. I've actually found the exact opposite. The similar styles - Comanche head collar, be nice etc - to me don't release quickly enough. There is definitely a trick to fitting and using them - and yes, in the handler does not release immediately the headcollar won't either. But I've always found it very effective. But you do have to fit it correctly which isn't the same fit as a normal headcollar. I don;t lunge in it - I use a cavesson. But we do long rein and ride in them, as well as use them to remind anything that needs it of where the manners button is!
 
They are brilliant, my boy respects the Dually.... most of the time! The best thing about it is he can try.... but I have a much better chance of winning when he tries to run off or pull for grass. A good trick I found is two put to knots in the rope either side of your hand holding the long end of the rope, if they pull it is that little trigger as it slips through your hand rather than trying to grab the rope to pull them.
I only use it for leading and catching :)
Just be sure it is sitting high enough on your horses face and not on the soft bit of the nose. They are great but I imagine if they are not fitted properly it will bloody hurt!
 
I know someone who used to ride her big gelding in it and had more control than a conventional bit. She used to hack and jump in it as well as lunge and long rein. Very versatile piece of equipment.
 
windand rain said:
why?
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Because no gadget can replace proper training. They are also a LOT harsher than people think. But, what happens when the day comes that the horse realises that it is only a gadget and for a few moments of discomfort he can carry on with whatever behaviour the handler is trying to mask? For that is what it is.. a mask.. the behaviour is still there, the horse isn't 'cured', there is simply something he is either afraid of or finds painful.. remove the gadget and the behaviour will return, often very quickly.

NOTHING, but nothing, replaces time and correct training.
 
My mare was backed in one. I've also used them with success for leading, loading etc and they're really useful if you understand pressure/release and have good timing. Though I do cringe when I see people tying their horses up in them with the rope attached to the nose ring.
 
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