Horse Training using the German Martingale, part 2

[clairmatinaustralia]

very informative video! thank you!

[sabrinadehoyos]

I saw this video and thought this was exactly what I needed for my Arabian horse to help me teach him where to hold his head and flex at the poll because I was just not able to get him to keep it there, and he would always give a toss if his head when transitioning to canter. He knows to drop his nose to the pressure, but he wouldn't keep it there and it was such a struggle! Mr. Trocha, this video pt 1&2 showed me exactly how to put it on and use it correctly. Kudos in an excellent way of teach

[ladyexile]

Hi Larry,

I have been watching and learning alot from your videos. I want you to know that you really show true horsemenship. I appreciate a trainer that doens't make his horses nervous! Thank you for making these video available!

Sybil

[sciscoelm]

I was wondering if I can use this to help my Tennessee Walker to get off my hands and supporting himself instead of me? If I do use this, will it affect his gait as well? He is wants to root his nose up when I ask him to stop or a turn. I have tried lateral flexion exercises, but it doesn't soften him up so I can collect him to his rear. Any advice would be helpful, thanks.

[Delaucroix]

get a kick out of all these "western" trainers using continental dressage and jumper equipment and acting like they are such innovative trainers.....duh...it's classical "english", really continental training.... Dressage.

[ltrocha]

@Delaucroix so what trainer doesn't know that? It's common knowledge these are training aids that have been used for centuries. You are just looking for a reason to comment.

[whitewolf097]

Can you use the German Martingale with a full cheek french link snaffle without bit keepers?

[blueroseperformance]

Larry, Your friend Jason has suggested buying some of your training aids, to replace pieces I had stolen a year or so ago..and explained how you had some custom made..I love how affordable your equipment is, and the quality! Enjoy the training tips by the way...can never get enough about colts and training! Thanks, Kate

[cattlekate]

Great video. I have a 2yr. old just coming home from his first 30 days. I live and work on a ranch without an arena. Is it OK to use this out checking cows, and longer trail rides?

I really enjoy your videos. They are truly helpful.

[ltrocha]

@cattlekate It's a great tool in the right situation but if you ride with it outside, make sure it doesn't get snagged in the brush.

Larry T.

[cattlekate]

@ltrocha Makes sense. Thanks!

[slidecrazey]

Can you use this with a bit or should you always use with a snaffle?

[ltrocha]

@slidecrazey , it's risky to use the German martingale with a curb bit. Too much leverage produced.

I'd stick with the snaffle.

Larry T.

[turtletown2009]

Very useful info. I have been recieving your newsletters for quite sometime and probably been able to apply your training suggestions more than any other trainer than I have encountered. Easy to understand - no frills - just the facts! Thanks for taking your time to help me out!

[zhivana]

I'm planning on training my gelding to collect using the german martingale, and once he's used to the idea, return to the full-cheek (french link) bit, since I don't like the nutcracker effect of the snaffle, or the fact it can be pulled through.... hopefully the martingale teaches him so that when we return to normal reins he will maintain the posture!

[herronsaddlery]

I enjoy your videos and training tips newsletters, have learned a lot even tho i have had horses all my life I can sttill learn something new, thanks Larry, Bonney Herron

[allthatrouble]

This is an excellent demonstration of the proper use of the german martingale! Mr. Trocha is as gifted at communicating technique with people as he is with applying technique to horses. Certainly a rarity in the horse training business. A "must-see" for those who "must know".

[ltrocha]

Thank you ATTrouble. Thats about as nice a compliment as I've ever received.

Take care,

Larry T.

[lonesomecowboy4]

Hi Larry, Denis here, i've been trying the tip you've let us seen , and i've got to admit that it works some times faster, but either way, if a horse,has been driven the classical style it can be weird, how they react, if you try it in a subtil way,

The way your advise get's a grip, on what i do, it's on most of the time when am among horses, it always seem to work.

Within this i'd like to thank you for the opportunities it brought me the last years.

Take care & cowboy up

Sincerely Denis

[donnashorses]

As always your videos help a lot, thanks for sharing them!

[keyses]

I train my horse in dressage but am blown away by how helpful western riders are and how akin they are to dressage training, in many ways better and with more feeling it seems.

[tinacobb]

Thanks for the info, Larry. I've always wondered what the German martingale was used for. Your explanation was very easy to understand,

Tina

[advocare07]

Once again thank you for great videos, website and email letters. Mike

[mlhuey]

This was very informative. I was also wondering how often to use. My 5 yr mare needs to use it more often.

[ltrocha]

Use it every ride until your horse is in the habit of responding the way you want.

After that, just use it once in a while for a tune up.

Larry T.

[mlhuey]

Thank you very much. I have watch the video clip several more times so I don't miss anything.

[shannongayheart]

Thank you, Larry, for your useful information. I will be visiting your website for this tool. Also, thank you for the tips you send via email!