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How do you collect a trot for western pleasure?
What I have used is draw reins. For draw reins you need to be a very good rider so you dont miss use the draw reins. Also use lots of circles. I hope this helps! Feel free to ask me any more questions if you need help! :) Good luck!
Should you use draw reins on your horse?
If you wish to get your horse to go on the frame, or "on the bit," then draw reins are an excellent way to make this happen. You can also try bungee cords, but some horses don't like those.
How do you attach draw reins?
Draw reins should be used carefully. they can often be extremely uncomfortable for a horse. they can be attached in various ways... the "nicer"way of doing it is similar to side reins. attach the sides of the girth and thread though the bit either side, then join the together to form reins. This is generally called "Triangular reins". Another way of doing it is attaching them to the girth underneath the horses belly and through the front legs. then as before threaded through the bit and joined to form reins. This way is harsher and more uncomfortable for the horse. remember never to make the draw reins too tight. this is the worst and most common mistake people make when attaching draw reins.
How can you ruin your horse using draw reins?
Draw Reins can be very dangerous on a horse that is not used to them. Horses can become frightened when they're not used properly or the horse has not been adequately trained, resulting in a serious accident.
Can using running reins all the time when riding destroy a horse's mouth?
I think you are talking about draw reins. If you are using them correctly there should be no damage or ill effects to the horse's mouth. Draw reins are a great training tool which encourage the horse to 'give' to the bit and help him to bend or break at the poll. The type of bit you are using is also a factor in determining how well draw reins work. Never use them with a solid bit or a bit with shanks. A simple eggbutt or O-ring are optimim bits for use with draw reins. If possible the mouthpiece should be broken but make sure it's a two piece and not a three-piece like a snaffle with a doughnut. A twist is ok as long as it's a slow twist. And remember that a fat mouthpiece is much less harsh than a narrow one.
For English riding do you use both reins or just one?
You always use two reins in English. In Western you generally use one.
Can you use rope for reins?
Sure you can.
A horse behaves really well in a twisted wire snaffle but believes it can get away with murder with a different bit. Twisted wire is not allowed for shows in 4-h. HELP?
Try a bit a little less harsh but use draw reins or a martingale. Do not use the twisted snaffle at all. Work the horse in the draw reins or martingale in a very soft bit, get a little harsher bit for 4H that you are allowed to ride in. My horse did the same thing >.<
What do you use to guide a horse?
the reins Reins indeed, stripes of leather on each side of the head connecting to a mouth piece.
What piece of equiment has the sole purpose of keeping the reins from going over the horses head?
There isn't one. If you ride with split reins you can tie a simple knot. Both types of martingales (standing and running) will stop the reins from going over the horse's head but their purpose is training. These are 'head setting' devices. I thought of 'draw reins' and 'side reins' but these also are training equipment. There are 'stoppers' made of rubber or leather but these are used to keep the bit and reins where they belong. Unless someone have invented something new in the last 5 minutes there is nothing that has the 'sole' purpose of keeping reins in your hands.
Use steadied in a sentence?
When the horse was in shock I steadied the reins!
Is it better to have split reins or combined reins?
The 'split reins' you are talking about are Western reins. 'Combined reins' are English. Both are good, just different riding styles.
