Friday, 15 August 2014

Guide to Training Aids with The Saddlery Shop; part 5 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 5: The De Gogue training aid features straps that run from the girth to the headpiece of the bridle, to the bit, and back to the girth again. It aims to address resistance in the poll, mouth and base of the neck, and is said to free the shoulders and encourage muscled top line development. Showjumper David McPherson has advocated careful use of the De Gogue, saying it can help produce a good shape when the horse is working on the flat, with the back rounded, and the hocks engaged. The De Gogue can be used for both lungeing and for ridden work, but should be gradually introduced by an experienced rider, making sure the horse is correctly warmed up first. The Saddlery Shop stocks the Shires, JHL and HY De Gogue with prices starting at just £17.63!

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