At 12:51:20 on 24.10.10, Horsygirl wrote:
hi i use a bungee on my horse and i am currently in the process of using draw reins for the walk i was wandering on what your views are about these gadgets p.s i am a horse trainer so i dont need people to critcise me i have used them many times before and i feel that if used properly work really well i know they can injure aswel if not used properly

At 02:16:36 on 08.11.10, NecorPony wrote:
Hi there, I have a horse with high head carriage, and was told to use a chambon which was 'one size fits all' and too big for a start, and has no give, for me it made no improvement and I felt cruel using it, but I know that some horses respond to those training aids well, and if theyre used properly I can see no harm, though even a market harborough leaves my mare bucking for weeks after I've finished using it (Still with the high head carriage) :)

At 04:39:54 on 12.11.10, samandduke wrote:
Have you tried using Vienna reins? I longe TB (who used to carry his head high) with them twice a week and he is now actively seeking contact, but not pulling, and trots around contently with a wonderful low head carriage.

At 09:51:47 on 12.11.10, NMH wrote:
CAn you post a pic of these Samandduke?

At 20:38:04 on 26.11.10, JessAndGrenville123 wrote:
No gadgets for me :) my horse hates them. The furthest i go is a flash noseband and a running martingale. My instructor tried draw reins once and when she gave tiny pressure he just went straight up and nearly reared over backwards. So i decided to get rid if the bridle. But then the livery owner said health and safety meant i had to use a bridle be it bitted or bitless so that was the end of that lol but i believe you should always use the least amount of gadgets you can :)

At 00:25:09 on 30.11.10, dixierider wrote:
For those who want to transition from the bungee type reins to real draw reins I would suggest using surgical tubing. This is a silicone tubing that is less flexible than bungees but has enough resistance for the horse to get the right idea. I have used them for everything from AQHA Hunter Under Saddle to Warmbloods training for the dressage ring. This advice comes from a Western Pleasure/Equitation English Pleasure/ Equitation and AQHA World Show top 10 finalist. Ask your vet for some! If you would like instructions on how to make them- feel free to email me. dixierider@gmail.com Always willing to help a fellow horseperson!