The Light Hand® system It is an accessory that is placed between the horse bit and the rein absorbing the movements of the hands that affects the communication of the horse with the ideal rider for all types of professional, inexperienced, or young horse riders.
Horses are very sensitive to hand movements so even a professional rider may notice that they do not just have a smooth and stable contact due to an unconscious movement of their hands, any mistake made will result in disconnection and this system will fail. in charge of eliminating incorrect signals that cause pain in the horse's mouth and softening the rider's hand, without losing control.
Invented by Federico Caprilli in the twentieth century for showjumping but it is ideal to use in any discipline with all types of horses and riders, it is of great help for children and initiation since they will be able to have better contact without damaging the integrity of the animal.
System tested for several years with different horses, trainers, and riders. The results exceeded the expectations of the brand itself.
How to use it?
Simply place the hook on the bit and place therein at the end, shorten the rein until you have contact and at the beginning do not play with it since the Light Hand system will be helping to find the comfortable point for the horse.
At first, try to avoid lateral movement of the reins until the horse is comfortable, then the daily training can begin, but this time with a new feeling of lightness and harmony.
It is advisable to always consult with your coach about any changes in the training routine