Abstract
Reins incorporating elastic inserts are marketed as a tool to achieving an aspirational soft, ‘elastic’ connection (‘contact’) between riders and their horses. Rein tension measurements demonstrate that elastic reins work better with ‘soft-mouthed’ horses than with ‘hard-mouthed’ horses who find it even more difficult to achieve a consistent contact than with rigid leather reins. It is critically important to understand individual horse characteristics when choosing equipment if their welfare is to be safeguarded.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 100 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2021 |
| Event | International Society for Equitation Science Online Conference 2021: Advancing Equestrian Practice to improve equine quality of life - Online Duration: 20 Oct 2021 → 21 Oct 2021 https://equitationscience.com/conferences/ |
Conference
| Conference | International Society for Equitation Science Online Conference 2021 |
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| Abbreviated title | Advancing equestrian practice |
| Period | 20/10/21 → 21/10/21 |
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