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Training ~ Slobber Straps ("Printer Friendly" version of this page) |
Slobber straps are a double strap of leather with a hole in both ends. They are
normally used with a snaffle and mecate reins. The slobber straps are folded and
fit through the rings on the bit. They are designed to be used with a bit that
has at least 3" rings so that there is room for the headstall and slobber
straps.
The rein is attached through both straps with a half hitch knot which allows for easy adjustment and removal -- no matter how hard the rein gets pulled, this knot will easily loosen. Slobber straps are especially useful to avoid wear on your mecate reins and they keep the reins out of the water when your horse gets a drink. The weight of the slobber straps assist with the mecate reins in providing an instant release (reward) to the horse when training. This is essential when you consider that you only have 2-3 seconds to reward your horse when you get appropriate behavior before the horse looses the concept of relating the behavior to the reward. Go to the section on mecate reins for information on how to tie mecate reins into the slobber straps. Ordering Information Give you and your horse one of the best training aids available. Slobber straps provide instant release when working with the bit to reward the horse for appropriate behavior. They also provide protection for your mecate reins. Exceptional quality materials -- russet english harness leather matches our headstall. Smoothed edges. 2" x 18" long (9" when folded).
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