what is this called ?...

EmazingCasper · 11-09-2006, 10:10 AM

My trainer told me on Saturday to lunge my horse in the round pen (with out the lunge line) for only about 20 minutes 3 or 4 x a week. But my problem is that she wants me to take the reins and take them between his front legs, and then bring them up and tie them together in a bow by the saddle horn, what is this called? and I don't think I'm doing it right, it looks weird, and my horse is like HUH? I'm afraid he is going to get hurt, so I stopped until I figure out the right way.

cassidy · 11-09-2006, 10:11 AM

huh between his fornts legs an then tied to the saddle horn???

EmazingCasper · 11-09-2006, 10:13 AM

like, lol i'm trying to find the best way to explain this... well i take the reins put them between his front legs, take one rein to each side, and bring them up to where the saddle horn is, not tieing to the saddle horn, and then tie them together. I think it was to get him to keep his head down...?

Heavenly Jumper · 11-09-2006, 10:14 AM

LIke from the bit, down his chest, through the legs there and up each armpit up to the saddle? I don't know what that is called...but why is she wanting you to do that?

AQHA1972 · 11-09-2006, 10:15 AM

I know what you are talking about, Ive done that before. I dont think it has a name.

AQHA1972 · 11-09-2006, 10:16 AM

It used to keep the horse head down and nose in. If you havent done it before, I would recommend you NOT doing it without supervision. It can be dangerous if it is to tight or to lose.

Shodan VIV · 11-09-2006, 10:18 AM

Sounds vaugely like an improvised martingale to me. I hope the person knows what they are doing as it can be dangerous if done improperly.

EmazingCasper · 11-09-2006, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavenlyJumper

LIke from the bit, down his chest, through the legs there and up each armpit up to the saddle? I don't know what that is called...but why is she wanting you to do that?

yeah that is it.

really AQHA. cuz she told me to do it.

Shotgun93 · 11-09-2006, 10:21 AM

Did she tell you why she wanted you to do it?

CJ · 11-09-2006, 10:22 AM

There was a thread about this a while back- I forget the term for that contraption, but its like lunging in draw reins. My take is it is dangerous; I wouldnt do it. Im not a fan of the whole concept. Sounds like a shortcut.
Oh yeah- if the horse trips, he could get seriously hurt, b/c he cant get his head up to counteract/react. Dont do it.

11-09-2006, 10:10 AM	#1
EmazingCasper Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: .lost somewhere in time. Posts: 4,712 Images: 327	what is this called ?... My trainer told me on Saturday to lunge my horse in the round pen (with out the lunge line) for only about 20 minutes 3 or 4 x a week. But my problem is that she wants me to take the reins and take them between his front legs, and then bring them up and tie them together in a bow by the saddle horn, what is this called? and I don't think I'm doing it right, it looks weird, and my horse is like HUH? I'm afraid he is going to get hurt, so I stopped until I figure out the right way. __________________ Blaze- My beautiful, extra amazing, Quarter Horse! Proud Member of the Quarter Horse Club

11-09-2006, 10:11 AM	#2
cassidy Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: england - its sunny sometimes honest! Posts: 21,509 Images: 817	huh between his fornts legs an then tied to the saddle horn??? __________________ May your life be like toilet paper - Long and useful A horse doesn't care how much you know until he knows how much you care. - Pat Parelli http://www.freewebs.com/linz88055/myprofile.htm

11-09-2006, 10:13 AM	#3
EmazingCasper Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: .lost somewhere in time. Posts: 4,712 Images: 327	like, lol i'm trying to find the best way to explain this... well i take the reins put them between his front legs, take one rein to each side, and bring them up to where the saddle horn is, not tieing to the saddle horn, and then tie them together. I think it was to get him to keep his head down...? __________________ Blaze- My beautiful, extra amazing, Quarter Horse! Proud Member of the Quarter Horse Club

11-09-2006, 10:14 AM	#4
Heavenly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Camden County GA Posts: 15,281 Images: 1321 Blog Entries: 266	LIke from the bit, down his chest, through the legs there and up each armpit up to the saddle? I don't know what that is called...but why is she wanting you to do that? __________________ My husband is HOME! .'~'. epi tan e epi tas .'~'.

11-09-2006, 10:21 AM	#9
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 13,587 Images: 124	Did she tell you why she wanted you to do it? __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

11-09-2006, 10:15 AM	#5
AQHA1972 Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,599	I know what you are talking about, Ive done that before. I dont think it has a name.

11-09-2006, 10:16 AM	#6
AQHA1972 Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,599	It used to keep the horse head down and nose in. If you havent done it before, I would recommend you NOT doing it without supervision. It can be dangerous if it is to tight or to lose.

11-09-2006, 10:18 AM	#7
Shodan VIV Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dreamland, Nevada Posts: 430 Images: 4 Blog Entries: 7	Sounds vaugely like an improvised martingale to me. I hope the person knows what they are doing as it can be dangerous if done improperly.

11-09-2006, 10:22 AM	#10
CJ Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 5,697 Images: 48	There was a thread about this a while back- I forget the term for that contraption, but its like lunging in draw reins. My take is it is dangerous; I wouldnt do it. Im not a fan of the whole concept. Sounds like a shortcut. Oh yeah- if the horse trips, he could get seriously hurt, b/c he cant get his head up to counteract/react. Dont do it. __________________ One Mare Can Make a Difference Pinky Ribbon

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