[freedom32]

Yep, DL hit it on the nose. Its just a war bridle. People are always trying to reinvent the wheel. I have seen war bridles used very effectively, but using them on an unbroken horse is nothing but charlatism. Now if it slices and dices and juliennes fries it might have a purpose............

[Dancinglite]

Originally Posted by CJ

Its a WarBridle?!

Take from the link I provided !


Applying the Stableizer is an easy process that anyone can do, on any horse, at any time, in any country. Here is how it works. A thin cord resembling a halter is slipped over the horse's head first and then under the horse's top lip - in a manner just opposite from putting on a bridle. A plastic covering keeps the cord from causing any harm to the horse's lip, gum, or mouth. Two thin rubber coated knobs, which are attached to the cord, fit behind the horse's ears. As soon as the Stableizer is in place, a steady, continual pull on the end of the cord applies pressure via a simple pulley system. A locking button then slides up, allowing the Stableizer to become taut.
Simple and effective, the Stableizer's single cord immediately begins working by simultaneously applying pressure on the poll behind the horse's ears and to the gum underneath the horse's top lip. This dual pressure achieves two things. Applied constant pressure under the horse's lip activates the acupressure point known as GV26. Pressure on this spot ( located on the upper gum between the two front teeth and under the upper lip ) blocks the release of adrenalin. Meanwhile, constant applied pressure to two dime sized areas behind the horse's ears activates the acupressure points known as TH17, thereby releasing endorphins and creating a sedative-type reaction.
When the Stableizer is snug and in place, the horse is turned in a short circle to the right as the handle is held firmly, pulling down on the handle at least three times and then releasing it. The horse is then turned to the left and the process is repeated. Immediately after this the horse's brain is allowed to react to the dual pressure being applied. The horse is now allowed to stand quietly for at least two minutes. Normally you will see the horse's head start to slowly drop within 45 seconds after fitting the Stableizer. This is a sign that the horse's brain are releasing endorphins, which are naturally produced sedatives that both humans and horses have in their bodies.

Extremely effective, the non-abrasive training system renders a horse calm in only a few minutes. The unique training system allows a single person to control a horse while performing such everyday tasks as leading, saddling, shoeing, clipping, bathing, vaccinating, and loading. Thus the horse is subject to pleasure instead of pain, and associates the activity being done to him or asked from him, as a pleasant experience - not a frightening episode. Also of note is the fact that the Stableizer imprints not just a positive lesson to the horse, but actually reinforces the concept that the human is now the dominant herd-mate, and therefore can be trusted because of the desensitizing process that is taking place.

The Stableizer can be used over a halter or a bridle. To take the Stableizer off, simply depress and slide the red button down toward the handle. This immediately releases all pressure, enlarges the loop, and allows the Stableizer to be quickly slipped off the horse's head. If a horse is extremely head-shy, the Stableizer can be taken apart at the top snap, slipped into place, snapped back together, and slid into place.

The Stableizer is a patented scientific device constructed from non-toxic materials which are environmentally friendly to a horse's body. It comes in five sizes that fit all equines, ranging from foals to Clydesdales. The simple device consists of a simple, non-invasive special coated cord, two pulleys, a tension-control knob, and a soft plastic handle. The unit weighs only 6.45 ounces, making the effective, humane and economical device so light weight that any Long Rider should be able to carry it in either a saddlebag or a pack saddle box - thus ensuring that a calmer horse means a safer Long Rider.

[Fox Glove]

This thread has a fever..

The ONLY perscription ?

http://homepage.mac.com/kellydean/Mu...Theater34.html

I'll take some of that pop-corn please...

Paula

[lucky_pine]

Wow, sign into HGS and the first thread I go to makes my day.
You've got to be kidding me, right?
If anyone even proposed getting on Whisper (my almost 2 yr old) I think I'd take the whip to them.
If they proposed getting on her in that manner...lets just say they'd better run...fast.

[CJ]

Originally Posted by Dancinglite

Taken from the link I provided !

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(Yep, I did.)

[dakota's_sable]

Give me a break! Time and patience are still the best horse training technique in my book. Could someone pass that popcorn please?

[harli36]

Guys I don't think that this has anything to do with the war bridle. If you went to this person's website which they posted on another post of theirs(which I don't want to provide the link for because it will only add to how this person wants to advertise)

It states that...

What gear do I need to use this method?
Just a bridle & reins. (Tom Thumb bit - "plain" )

It also goes on to say....

How much is "The Endorphin Tap" ?
FOR A SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER YOU CAN PURCHASE "The Endorphin Tap" method for $49.95us ( Offer ends DECEMBER 31, 2005 )What will I get for $49.95 ?
You will get instant access to the web-pages containing information about the "Half -Tap" and "Full -Tap" also a FAQ's page to
answer any questions you might have about "The Endorphin Tap" plus a complementary DEMO of the "Full -Tap" in action to
satisfy your curiosity.. (media player required to view DEMO)

This sounds to me like it's more of a misinformed technique then a piece of tack.

I still don't understand ?
Look at it this way !!.. It would take you hours and hours of lunging to wear a horse's body out right ?( It took "Monty" 3 days to
wear out "Shy Boy" ) Why not go straight for the horse's CPU ? "The Endorphin Tap" method floods the horse's brain with
Endorphins at a rate and dosage much greater than a twitch could achieve, which will result in the horse actually going into a
deep sleep which in turn disrupts the horse's ability to think offensively.

This person actually thinks the point behind Monty following Shy Boy for 3 days was to wear him out??? (even though he would stand and just walk for long periods of time) and that lunging is to wear the horses body out. They obviously don't understand the concepts of gentling a horse.

What worries me is that the website is not researched and that blatent lies are made about the 'technique'. Any time you are working with endorphines it only lasts for about 15 minutes and after that the horse will get upset or blow up. The site claims that the blow up doesn't occur, which is just plain false because chemically that is how it happens.

Someone could really get hurt with this system and to top it all off they will be out $50 bucks.

[alana529]

Because everyone knows that the only way to do it is with gadgets

[Jess!]

Wow. This should be interesting, to say in the least. It should probably be deleted, also. ALl it is is fueling this person, by replying.

[PaintedPNH]

I'm sorry but I wouldnt want to do anything to my horse that made it go limp and fall to the ground. This is so ridiculous...and on top of it all, a YEARLING?? I'm surprised it didnt fall to the ground when a 36 year old man was on its back.