Traditional Chambon vs Libby's Lungie Bungie?

[atropa]

I was planning to buy a chambon next week for lungeing my mare a few times a week in to encourage her to stretch down and try to build some of her topline up after she has been out of work for a few months. Recently I had someone mention the Lungie Bungie as a good alternative to a chambon, I was wondering what people prefer? She doesn't particularly dislike poll pressure but I'm thinking perhaps the bungie looks kinder anyway as it has the equaliser?

I already have a Pessoa system but I've went off it a little bit recently as someone pointed out that even with it set quite loosely it still interferes very slightly on the mouth with every step of the back end.

I'd be looking to lunge her around the school and also do raised poles with it on, and possibly long rein as well if this makes any difference. I should add that of course I will check the fit and set it loosely to begin with until she has build up a little, and it is being used in conjunction with hacking hillwork a few times a week.

 

[ohmissbrittany]

I don't know what this would be called here, but I really like it: https://www.smartpakequine.com/pt/neck-stretcher-4980

I use it for longeing and a bit sometimes on flatwork. I really like that the whole thing is elastic, so if they really want (or need) to put their head up they can, it just softly encourages the head down and has the same feel as side reins with a soft bit contact. I did an experiment with a "hay weigh" scale and there's very little actual poll pressure. I have a fussy mouth/head mare and she loves it, and really lifts her back well even at the walk, which was a challenge for us.

Also, can't beat the cheap price compared to a lot of gadgets! One thing I will say is to fasten the clips to the girth/surcingle with the solid part on top because as the stretcher gets older, those plastic clips don't always hold so well. (Clipping away from the horse rather than towards, if that makes sense?)

Edit: found one- http://www.manesupplies.co.uk/produ...um=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=905998021

 

[atropa]

I don't know what this would be called here, but I really like it: https://www.smartpakequine.com/pt/neck-stretcher-4980

I use it for longeing and a bit sometimes on flatwork. I really like that the whole thing is elastic, so if they really want (or need) to put their head up they can, it just softly encourages the head down and has the same feel as side reins with a soft bit contact. I did an experiment with a "hay weigh" scale and there's very little actual poll pressure. I have a fussy mouth/head mare and she loves it, and really lifts her back well even at the walk, which was a challenge for us.

Also, can't beat the cheap price compared to a lot of gadgets! One thing I will say is to fasten the clips to the girth/surcingle with the solid part on top because as the stretcher gets older, those plastic clips don't always hold so well. (Clipping away from the horse rather than towards, if that makes sense?)

Edit: found one- http://www.manesupplies.co.uk/produ...um=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=905998021

Thank you, I will have a look at this also.

 

[Goldenstar]

An ordinary bungee rein will do the job and is much cheaper than a chambon .
I am not a great fan of the chambon unless you have a compelling reason to use one I would buy the much cheaper elastic bungee .