Side Martingale (Side Bridle) 1 Pair - Balance and Head Carrying Training System
Product Features
Made from durable woven material and reinforced with additional elastic inserts for flexibility. Easily adjustable to fit horses of all sizes thanks to the rings or holes along its length. Features a practical mechanism that securely fastens by passing it through the saddle girth and folding it back on itself. Plays a calming and guiding role in training sensitive horses or animals that throw their heads upwards. Helps the horse get used to the bit pressure and instantly rewards the horse when it reacts correctly thanks to its elastic structure. Ideal for developing balance and correct head position in young horses during longe training before riding.
Product Description
The Side Martingale (Side Bridle) is a professional training equipment designed to improve the horse's self-carriage and correct neck form. Its elasticized structure softens the stiffness of fixed side bridles, allowing the horse some freedom of movement while helping it maintain stable contact. When the horse throws its head or moves out of the bit, it encounters gentle resistance; when it returns to the correct position, the pressure eases. This cycle prevents the horse from excessively bending its neck and allows it to achieve a balanced posture without the need for rider intervention.
Technical Advantages and Profitability
Elastic Reward System: When the horse accepts the pressure of the bit and flexes, the elastic ends reduce tension, making it easier for the horse to learn the correct movement. Head Support and Balance: Limits the horse's nose from tilting or excessive head movement, supporting it in carrying its body weight in a balanced way. Adjustable Safety: The buckle structure allows for precise length adjustment according to the intensity of the training and the horse's training level. Continuity in Training: Even when the rider is not riding (in longe training), it maintains the horse's mouth sensitivity by mimicking the rein contact in the rider's hand. Neck Form: Encourages the horse to use its neck muscles correctly, preventing faulty muscle development such as "star neck".
Applications
For acclimatizing young horses to the pressure and contact of the bit before riding. In longe drills, to help the horse maintain its balance and stay within the frame. To correct horses that throw their heads or avoid rein contact through training. Ground exercises aimed at supporting muscle development and teaching the horse to use its back line correctly.