numpty numpty question but.....(sorry)

[JAGER BOMB :)]

ok double bridles???? can you use a martingale with them? and if so does it go on lowest rein or the highest???

and if not does anyone know why not?

sorry if this sounds like a really numpty question but??????? thanksxx

 

[Kat]

Well normally you wouldn't but you could either use a standing martingale or a running on the snaffle rein if necessary.

 

[neeny5]

loads of people do, on the snaffle rein preferably

 

[JAGER BOMB :)]

loads of people do, on the snaffle rein preferably

thanks. i have never seen one on a double bridle before and wondered if you could, or couldnt do it. thank you xx

 

[YasandCrystal]

You shouldn't need to given the extra poll pressure enforced by a double bridle and the leverage of the pelham.

 

[Orangehorse]

Well in theory a running martingale would be on the curb rein, but since you don't want to end up with a horse rearing up and backwards on you, IF it is used it is put on the bradoon rein. Because the snaffle is to raise the head and the curb to position the head.

Some hunting/eventing/show jumping people use a double and martingale, but not very often!

 

[spacefaer]

and some people run both reins through -

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/galleries/main.php?g2_itemId=1717

generally speaking, it should go on the bridoon rein. Back in olden times, they used to put two reins on a snaffle bit, just to put the running martingale on one of them.