Is that simply because it is adjusted shorter than you would normally adjust a running martingale ? It should only be clipped into place when in the school or as you are about to ride off, the horse should never be led to the school with equipment already attached. As with any new piece of equipment or schooling device, the Harbridge should be introduced gradually as muscles unaccustomed to working in certain shapes soon tire and the horse will begin to resist and spoil the effect you are trying to create. bellazebra - purely from mechanics it does. If the horse tries to raise its head above a certain point, it won't be able to. And if it did not limit the horse in *any* way, what would the point be in using it as it would have no effect whatsoever It is probably best used either for loose schooling or for lunge work for the first few sessions to develop a stronger musculature before the weight of a rider is added. When used for a riding lesson the Harbridge enables the instructor to demonstrate to the pupil the ‘feel’ they wish them to achieve without the less experienced rider having to work too hard and therefore compromising their balance and position. The Harbridge comes in two sizes, pony/ cob and cob/full size.

TO FIT: The Harbridge is adjustable in two places: on the actual reins themselves and also under the chest. It is easy to fit; when putting on the saddle or lungeing roller, thread the girth loop onto the girth and girth up as normal, then both reins pass between the horse’s front legs and the trigger clip at the end of each rein is clipped to each bit ring.

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Shop Millbry Hill’s range of Horse Lunging Equipment & Training Aids, which are perfect whether you’re preparing your horse for competition or just want to discover their potential. Our range is extensive and includes lunge reins, riding aids and symmetry straps. So, whatever you’re looking to achieve, we’ll have the equipment to help. Plus, all of the products in our selection come from reputable brands like Shires, EquiAmi and Equilibrium, so you can rest assured they’re all fantastic quality. The less "rider-like" the gadget is (in terms of hands, legs etc), the more difficult the transition will be from gadget to rider i.e. for the rider to get the same result the gadget can "create".Our range of lunging and training aids for horses offers everything you need to take your horse from breaking to competition level. Our range of training aids offers comfort and safety throughout your horse's education. It is mainly used for ridden flatwork, lungeing or loose-schooling. Can be used for pole work and small jumps. When looking at using a gadget for remedial schooling, I always want to think of an "exit strategy" i.e. how can I STOP using the gadget. (After all, I can't ride a dressage test, SJ, XC with a harbridge on). And I like an easy life so I want as easy a transition as possible.

Similar in look to a running martingale, the breast strap loops onto the girth and then splits into two elasticated straps, but these clip directly on to the bit rings.