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A martingale is an item of tack used to control the horse’s head and neck position. It attaches to the girth and bridle to apply pressure should the horse’s head become too elevated. Riders may choose ...

Martingales could help prevent inconsistent rein aids from novice riders being transmitted to the horse’s mouth, a pilot study has found. Last summer Dr Hayley Randle and equitation science masters ...