HOW DOES IT WORK?

If you are looking to learn how to use your EquiBalance® Training Rein most effectively, it’s important to understand the function of each element. This knowledge will help you ensure your horse’s comfort, progression, and safety during training.

Key elements of the EquiBalance® Training Rein

A. Principal Pulley

The principal pulley regulates the rein’s length ratio according to the direction of lateral bending, ensuring balanced and even contact with the bit, and the unrestricted lateral flexion of the horse's neck.

B. Side Pulleys:

These pulleys maintain the correct angle and safe position of the rein on each side, and allow the unrestricted forward-down flexion of the horse's neck.

C. Neck Piece & Regulator Elastic:

The position of the neck piece, along with the length of the adjustable breast strap, determines the size of the frame.

• Moving the neck piece towards the poll creates a wider, more open frame.

• Moving the neck piece towards the withers creates a shorter frame.

A WIDER FRAME is recommended for those:

• horses who have a tendency to go behind the vertical 

• horses who have difficulty stretching forward-down 

• horses who have just been started

A SHORTER FRAME is recommended for those:

• horses who have a tendency to go against the bit

• horses who have a tendency to raise their head too high

REGULATOR ELASTIC provides the flexibility and the safe position of the rein system to adapt to the horse's dynamic movements.

D. Trigger Carabiner:

These durable, stainless steel carabiners allow for quick and effortless adjustments.

E. Safety Elastic: 

The safety elastics help maintain the secure positioning of the training rein. Their use is especially important for safety protocols during lunging and free-training sessions.

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General Recommendations

Choose the frame size that best suits your horse’s conformation, physical condition, and training level.

Ensure That the length of the rein should be set long enough to allow the horse to stretch forward-down to be able to relax the topline.

Attach the lunge line to the cavesson to ensure the undisturbed fumction of the training rein.

Why you should avoid attaching the lunge line to the bit?

1. When the lunge line is attached to the bit, it can create incorrect lateral flexion and excessive rotation of the poll, encouraging the horse to lean on the outside shoulder as a compensation.

2. The resulting jabbing and pulling forces can contribute to bit discomfort, leading to defensive behaviors.