• Dimensions: back rope 27 mm diameter
• Fastenings: Mexican snap hooks on the bit

A cord training aid should be slightly taut, but never tight. Its role is not to hold the horse's head in a fixed position, but to offer a flexible and progressive framework.

In a neutral position, the horse should be able to keep its head in front of the vertical, with a free and mobile neck. The training aid should only come into action occasionally, when the horse raises its head excessively or loses its balance.

A properly adjusted cord training aid acts as an invitation, never as a constraint. It accompanies movement and promotes a correct attitude, respecting the horse's locomotion and comfort.

The rope training aid is a simple and versatile training aid, mainly used for groundwork or lunging. When properly adjusted, it helps the horse find a correct posture, promotes engagement, and encourages a forward, downward stretch without excessive constraint.

• How to set up the rope training aid?

- Pass the rope between the front legs
- Place the rope between the horse's two front legs, ensuring it is well-centered.
- Pass the rope through the bit rings
- Each end of the rope then goes up towards the bit, passing from the inside to the outside through the rings.
- Attach on each side
- Then attach each end to the rings of the surcingle or saddle, on either side, at a height appropriate for the desired work.

• Usage tips

When using a training aid, it is essential to always start the session with a warm-up period without the aid. This phase allows the horse to warm up, relax mentally and physically, and approach the work in good conditions.

The length of the training aid must then be adjusted to the horse's level and the objective of the session. A beginner horse will need more freedom, while a more experienced horse can work with a slightly more precise adjustment, always without constraint.

It is recommended to favor short sessions with the training aid. Used for an excessive duration, it can cause fatigue or unnecessary tension. A few well-adjusted and well-supervised minutes are often more beneficial than prolonged work.

Finally, it is essential to carefully monitor the horse's locomotion. It must remain relaxed, active, and regular in its gaits. A horse that freezes, defends itself, or loses its impulsion expresses discomfort: in this case, it is preferable to adjust or remove the training aid.