Explaining the Rein Aid

The Rein Aid is a valuable tool that can help your horse in a few ways. 

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Before we going any further, please note that the Rein Aid IS NOT a TIE DOWN and should under no circumstances be used as one.  The Rein Aid does not put your horse in a “bind”.  The pulley system and elasticated cord, still allows your horse the freedom of movement forwards, backwards, left and right.

It promotes proper head carriage and encourages your horse to carry itself in a more balanced and collected manner. By encouraging your horse to work in a correct frame, it can help improve muscle development and overall athletic performance. Additionally, the Rein Aid can assist in establishing a more consistent and responsive connection between you and your horse, leading to improved communication and a more harmonious partnership.

The Rein Aid can help improve the overall engagement and strength of your horse's back and hindquarters. WHEN USED CORRECTLY, it encourages your horse to engage its hind end, lift its back, and work in a more collected and balanced frame. This can lead to improved muscle development in the back and hindquarters, which in turn can enhance your horse's athleticism, flexibility, and overall performance. However, IT'S IMPORTANT TO USE THE REIN AID UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF A KNOWLEDGEABLE TRAINER OR INSTRUCTOR TO ENSURE THAT IT IS BEING UTILIZED PROPERLY AND CORRECTLY FOR MAXIMUM BENEFIT. 

Using the hindquarters effectively is essential for a horse's overall balance, power, and athleticism. When a horse engages its hindquarters properly, it shifts its weight onto the hind legs, which allows it to push off the ground more effectively and generate power from the hind end. This results in a more collected and balanced movement, enabling the horse to carry itself in a more controlled and efficient manner.

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Engaging the hindquarters also helps to lighten the forehand, reducing strain on the front legs and shoulders. By utilizing the hindquarters more effectively, a horse can move with greater impulsion, lift, and engagement, leading to improved performance in various disciplines such as dressage, jumping, and barrel racing.

So how does the Rein Aid assist in engaging the hindquarters?

The Rein Aid assist in teaching the horse to collect.  And through collecting correctly, it will help the horse to properly used it’s back and hind end.

Teaching a horse to collect requires patience, skill, and consistent training. Here are some basic steps to encourage a horse to collect:

1. Establish a strong foundation: Ensure that the horse has a solid foundation in basic training and obedience. This includes responding to leg aids, halting, steering, and moving forward willingly.

2. Develop impulsion: Work on developing impulsion, which is the forward movement generated from the hindquarters. This can be achieved through exercises such as transitions, circles, and lateral work.

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3. Use half-halts: Introduce the concept of half-halts, which are subtle, coordinated aids from the rider to encourage the horse to rebalance and shift its weight back onto the hindquarters.

4. Incorporate lateral movements: Exercises such as shoulder-in, haunches-in, and leg-yielding can help improve the horse's flexibility, balance, and strength, all of which contribute to collecting.

5. Work with an experienced trainer: Seek guidance from a knowledgeable and experienced trainer who can provide in-person instruction and feedback to help both the rider and the horse understand and achieve the desired level of collection.

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It's important to note that teaching a horse to collect is a gradual process and may take time and practice for both the horse and the rider to master. Consistent and patient training, along with positive reinforcement, will help the horse understand and respond to the aids for collection effectively.

In addition, working the hindquarters helps to build strength and muscle development in the hind end, promoting overall physical health and soundness in the horse. It also helps to improve the horse's ability to perform maneuvers requiring agility, speed, and precision.

Overall, encouraging a horse to use its hindquarters effectively is crucial for maximizing its performance potential, ensuring soundness, and promoting a balanced and harmonious partnership between horse and rider.

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Our Rein aid can be ordered here.

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