30th August 2013, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Tayjack
I am pretty sure it helps them carry there head at a better angle for racing, and stops them throwing their head up as you point out also, for what it's worth I love to see a horse striding out with no gear at all, they look an awesome thing!!
Best TJ
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Certainly does that too TJ, in fact I use a shadow roll when teaching young horses how to arch their neck, rather than pulling on the neck with side reins.
Far kinder on any horse. |