Guide to Training Aids with The Saddlery Shop; part 1 of 6

In our latest blog series we are going to take a look at the range of training aids for riding and lunging our horses. There are many products available that may be used to aid the equine training process and whilst no training aid can replace correct riding it can offer a useful tool to be used in certain instances. In our blog series we are set to showcase some of the most popular- all of which available from The Saddlery Shop! Training Aid 1: The Harbridge The Harbridge has proved invaluable for all disciplines and abilities, since it aims to imitate the perfect pair of rider’s hands. The Harbridge encourages horses at any standard to work with classical lines, and also helps to encourages lightness and self carriage. No direct input is required from the rider to make the training aid work and the elasticated panels ensure the horse receives a flexible contact. The product is said to help improve the paces and afford greater engagement and control, and may be used for trotting poles, grid work and small fences, since it enhances bascule without any interference to the mouth. The Saddlery Shop stocks Harbridges from manufacturers Shires and Kincade, from £13.49.