abi31
Well-Known Member
I thought I'd pop a martingale on my boy over winter as he was getting a bit strong on hacks and I didn't want to put a stronger bit in (ridden in a snaffle). I thought a martingale would give me a bit more head control. I followed the instructions for fitting it but he has started throwing himself around in it and constricts into a ball of explosive energy. I took it off him today and went back to the normal snaffle bridle and he was naughty at first but then calmed right down and was an absolute star.
Do some horses just not like martingales? Where on the horse might it be exerting pressure that he doesnt like, eg. poll, mouth, chest? Sorry if I sound like a numpty but if you don't ask you never know.
Do some horses just not like martingales? Where on the horse might it be exerting pressure that he doesnt like, eg. poll, mouth, chest? Sorry if I sound like a numpty but if you don't ask you never know.