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[vicijp]

Having never seen one being used/used one myself would like to know if you would consider using it on a horse that is being broken in?
I understand they are quite hard work, but are they beneficial or detrimental to the mouthing process?
Thanks in advance.

 

[severnmiles]

Beneficial definately, if you're wanting it to work in an outline then its much better than side reins too.

 

[Baggybreeches]

I have always been wary of them, mainly because they are used be eejits on our yards. But I recently used one on both my boys to help them in trot to keep their balance and rhythm. I can highly recomend them but remember to take it slowly. I only do 10-15 minutes with the boys and they are both fully fit. Good Luck and happy fathoming! Try to get one with instructions

 

[SSM]

Go see Druid's post from a few days ago, how to make one on a budget!

 

[xequusx]

ive only seen driving horses being lunged in them - they seem 2 go in a nice outline but sometimes the horse can come behind the bit (although this is only from what ive seen!)

 

[vicijp]

Im not really bothered about smoutlines, but anything better than charging off in trot with head bolt upright in the air would be an improvement!

 

[sillygillyhorse]

Yes it would probably help something sticking its nose skywards and looning off! Be prepared for an explosion from said horse though, seen several buck and twist trying to turn themselves inside out in a complete paddy. Utimately though they are only fighting with themselves.

I too made one, used shock cord round the haunches and soft nylon rope from B&Q. Most expensive part were the pulleys which come from boat chandlery.

to be honest easier and not much more expensive to get cheap copy off ebay.

 

[vicijp]

Ive brought one for £20 off Ebay, with instructions. Making one myself would mean going out in public!

 

[barkinghorse]

I use one on Will, as he was a racer, his muscles were "upside down"
It deffinatley works for him, getting him into a rounder shape and developing topline...
Jo