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- Unlike many schooling devices, The Pessoa Training aid works with the horse & not against him. It persuades and suggests, rather than forces - and is thus the epitome of its inventor Nelson pessoa''s philosophy.
- An important difference between this and other schooling aids is that it does not create a rigidly fixed contact between the horse''s mouth & girth. Devices that allow this to happen are notorious for creating an overbent outline with the horse working too much on its forehand and too little from behind.
- In complete contrast, this acknowledges the all-important back muscles that a horse uses for balance, impulsion and to support both himself and the rider. Nelson realised that only by freeing the back muscles while simultaneously suggesting a correct outline, could a young horse develop that all important looseness which leads to forward, fluid paces.
- Designed to be used while lunging, the training aid employs a sympathetic system of ropes & pulleys. Useful for fit horses to maintain their muscle tone, it also helps youngsters begin their work in the right shape.
- As with any new item of equipment, the training aid should be introduced gradually to a program of work. Starting in walk, then trot, proceeding to canter only when the horse is settled is recommended. Most trainers also find that frequent, short sessions prove more fruitful than over-long, irregular ones which can lead to muscle strain & stiffness.
- Does not include roller or lunging cavesson.
- One size only.
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