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On Mar 26, 2008, at 15:16, Trailrite@xxxxxxx wrote:
> I started this S-Hack thing in endurance/trail riding back in the  
> late 80's so I've tried a number of things that go well with them.   
> I've found that using a Running Martingale does not engage the curb  
> chain on the S-Hack.  What does work well is the German  
> Martingale.  I've designed my own "Free & Easy" German Martingale  
> for just this set up.  Between my Daughter "Charlene Lewis" and I  
> we now have over 100 riders using this set up.
>
> What is nice about the German Martingale is that you can neck rein,  
> pull up a horse out of a buck, and keep their heads going more  
> straight ahead, round out their top line, and it also "Trains"  
> them, not just "Restrain" them.  So in the long run your horse  
> should be out of the German Martingale in 6-12 months with just a  
> few touch ups or for the start of a ride for a few miles.

thanx for the info.. I looked at your martingale.  Okay folks... the  
"shade of green" I am is about to be revealed.... again:)  Couldnt  
tell if the reins were included in your setup.  I curreently have the  
S-hack Arabian and beta biothane reins from Sportack (and of course   
a breast collar).. If you could clarify what would work.

And last but not least... what are the exact differences between a  
running and german martingale.  Thanx all
happy trails
cid and G-man

>

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