Make the first start the right start –establish the basics. The Starter is designed to promote acceptance and confidence in the contact. It is a common misconception that mouthing should be encouraged, when in fact it is quiet, relaxed acceptance we are aiming for. A gentle bit that encourages the horse to stretch the top line forwards and down into a soft consistent contact.
The smoothly running loose ring causes no unintended vibration through the rein. It allows the mouthpiece to move within the mouth realigning itself during the various outlines. It also discourages horses that are likely to fix and block through the rein.
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