Guide to Training Aids with The Saddlery Shop; part 4 of 6

In our latest blog series The Saddlery Shop are taking a look at the range of training aids available 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 4: Chambon The Chambon is used solely for lungeing our horses and ponies and the system encourages the horse to work in self carriage, in a long and low outline. The Chambon training aid has lines which attach to the bit, and run up the cheekpieces of the Bridle, through loops on a poll headpiece. The Chambon is ideal for the early stages of a horse’s education or in retraining. It’s effective for horses who go in a hollow outline, with their head up, back dropped and quarters trailing encouraging the horse to work in a longer, lower outline, using the muscles over the back, quarters and neck. However, it has no effect on the hindquarters, and it does creates poll leverage, so must be used with care. The Saddlery Shop stocks a range Chambons including JHL, HY and Shires with prices starting from just £12.99!