Bungees

[nikki]

Two questions please:-

An elasticated bungee that runs from the saddle area, up through the bit and over the poll - should these be used only for lungeing in or can you ride in them?

Should they be secured from the girth or the 'D' rings of your saddle?

NB - I only intend to use one once the pony has thorougly warmed up and is working through from behind.

Any advice gratefully received. Thanks.

[Mari]

Hiya,

I use my bungee both ways- I lunge in it and ride in it.

When i lunge i have the bungee over the head, through the bit and attach it either to the sides of a roller or where the girth staps are i find that this way when lunging keeps the pony balanced and stops them falling out.

And when ride i attach the bungee between the front legs either on to the girth or just add a lope of baling tweed on the girth cos sometimes the bungee is hard to clip on the girth cos its thick.

They are a good training aid and are very versitile. Hope this helps you xx

[nikki]

Thank you Michele. That is most helpful - I will follow your advice. I have awarded you a karma for being so helpful and quick to respond.