Martingale

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What is a martingale?

Martingale

If your horse is continuously tossing his head, he might be trying to tell you something. Often times a horse that has taken to head tossing has a physical affliction (a saddle that is pinching, a sore back, teeth that need to be floated, etc.). If your horse displays this behavior, see to it that he has a full physical and dental check-up to assess the problem.

A common misconception is that a Martingale, a piece of equipment available at any horse supplies store, can train a horse to keep his head down—this IS NOT true. A Martingale can, however, help prevent a horse from throwing his head.
If you choose to use one of these, it is essential that you use the correct bit and that your horse is trained to use it. If not, you are wasting your time and money becaue it will not do any good in the long run.

A Martingale will run from the girth to the noseband and limit how high the animal can lift its head. There are 2 basic types: the standing martingale and the running martingale, which is used for sports with movement. You can probably purchase them at the store where you purchase your usual horse supplies.

   

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