Martingale
A martingale is a training aid that limits how high the horse carries its head.
What is it for?
It limits the horse throwing its head up too far, keeping the contact steadier.
Variants
- Running martingale
- Standing martingale
- Irish (bib) martingale
More about this item
With a running martingale the reins pass through two rings; with a standing martingale a single strap attaches to the noseband. The Irish or bib martingale is a short version between the reins. Use varies by discipline and rulebook.
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Sources: EQUUS Magazine · British Horse Society. Descriptive only; not care or training advice.