what is a market harborough and how does it work?

[LessThanPerfect]

Can anyone tell me the purpose of a Market Harborough and how does it work and fit, please?

I am wanting to know this to further my knowledge/education only and not because I am going to use one.

 

[Bobbly]

Try this......
http://www.yourhorse.co.uk/Improve-...pment-advice/Training-Aids/Market-Harborough/

 

[Clodagh]

They are fantastic and I use them a lot. They are like draw reins in their action but self limiting and once the horse has relaxed into them they release the pressure.

 

[amandap]

http://www.yourhorse.co.uk/Improve-...pment-advice/Training-Aids/Market-Harborough/

From above link...

"WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR?
- Improving acceptance of the contact
- Greater suppleness of the back through a rounder outline
- Improving looseness of the paces through suppleness
- Developing topline muscle
- Improving connection from hindquarters to the bridle by forming the right outline "

Does it really do all this on it's own? Sounds like a wonder tool!

 

[LessThanPerfect]

Thank you, now I will be able to answer that question if I get asked it in stable management lessons.

Does anyone know how you fit it so it isn't too tight or too loose?

 

[Bobbly]

Google is your friend!

http://www.equestrianknowledge.co.u...ividual.cfm?id=344&passdesc=Market Harborough

 

[LessThanPerfect]

Thanks, saved it to my favourites to learn!

 

[*hic*]

From above link...

"WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR?
- Improving acceptance of the contact
- Greater suppleness of the back through a rounder outline
- Improving looseness of the paces through suppleness
- Developing topline muscle
- Improving connection from hindquarters to the bridle by forming the right outline "

Does it really do all this on it's own? Sounds like a wonder tool!

Only when applied with good old-fashioned commonsense and horsemanship