The German Martingale is is made from Herman Oak harness leather with solid brass hardware and split reins with hand rubbed edges. It is designed to teach your horse to give to the bit, flex at the poll and maintain good vertical and lateral head position. The martingale secures at the girth or cinch, connects to the bit and then snaps to one of three settings on the reins, creating a similar effect to draw reins while also allowing lateral movement without restriction. It also limits the draw rein action, engaging direct rein contact once the point of proper headset has been reached for stops, spins and collection. making this a wonderful transitional piece of equipment for training purposes. Made from Herman Oak leather, Solid brass hardware, Comes with neck strap, 5/8" x 8 leather split reins, Hand rubbed edges, Made in the USA, Saddles & Such