Standing Martingales

[Kiko]

Does anyone use one? I went hacking yesterday and my 5y/o is a bit of a pig and tries to eat at any given moment, I'm not strong enough to lift his head and if you push him on he walks and eats at the same time, would a standing martingale help? I don't want this to become a habit and would rather sort the problem out now, any ideas appreciated

Thanks guys xx

 

[Sarah_Jane]

No a standing martingale prevent the horse putting his up beyond the angle of control so would not help in this situation.

As well as trying to lift his head up give him a hefty kick or even a smack so he knows he needs to go forward and not eat.

 

[jumpthemoon]

A standing martingale is to stop them putting their heads up beyond the point of control. I'd use some daisy reins (like side reins attached from the bit to D-rings on the saddle) to stop him getting his head down

 

[Gentle_Warrior]

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No a standing martingale prevent the horse putting his up beyond the angle of control so would not help in this situation.

As well as trying to lift his head up give him a hefty kick or even a smack so he knows he needs to go forward and not eat.

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Ditto, exactly what I do !!!!! makes me laugh though as he now grabs at trees and walks / trots of realy quick when he does it as he knows he will get told off !!!

 

[piebaldsparkle]

I'm sorry, but if you don't know the use/action of a standing martigale, should you really be bringing on a young horse.

I suggest you find a good instructor.

 

[Kiko]

excuse me, I do have a good instructor thanks and she is on holiday at the moment. I wouldn't of used it without seeking advice first and I wondered what the best way to go about it would be before I decided what to do. Apologies if I have offended you in anyway!! But i'm trying really hard!!! A friend suggested a standing martingale and thought i'd do a bit of research. Gosh, don't think I will ask again!!

 

[piebaldsparkle]

Don't worry, I'm not in the least bit offended (although you seem to be). I am just misterfied how with such little knowledge of a basic bit of kit, you expect to bring on a young horse. Please don't stop asking questions as it is good you decided to reseach before using this equipement (unlike the person last week who posted pics of her riding a 4yo with a Pelham on upside down

).