Horsetalk.co.nz Risks in using side reins on horses identified in study
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The different auxiliary reins used with horses as training aids. Image: Gehlen et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11072146
Many users of auxiliary reins in a just-published study had them adjusted too tightly and did not change them despite the risk of related breathing problems, researchers report.
Auxiliary reins, such as running side reins, lunging reins, side reins, draw reins, Chambon, de Gogue, and the sliding ring martingale, are mechanical equine training aids that are used for various reasons, and exert influence on the posture of the horse.