Draw Gags / Training Aids

Our Draw Gags & Training Aids are designed to help horses develop softness, balance, and responsiveness. These tools apply a combination of mouthpiece and poll pressure, which encourages the horse to give to the bit, flex at the poll, and carry their body in a more collected frame.

When used correctly, draw gags can help a horse learn to respond to lighter rein pressure, find softness in the mouth, and relax through the neck and poll. This not only improves headset and suppleness, but also encourages the horse to engage their hindquarters and use their body more effectively. Over time, this builds better balance, control, and communication between horse and rider.

Whether you’re tuning a finished horse or working one through the stages of training, draw gags and related aids can reinforce softness, responsiveness, and willingness, making them a valuable tool in the hands of an experienced rider or trainer.

We recommend that these products be used with proper knowledge, guidance, or under the direction of an experienced trainer. Correct use will allow the horse to develop softness, balance, and willingness, while misuse can have negative or dangerous consequences for both horse and rider.

Draw gags and training aids are advanced tools that apply both mouth and poll pressure. In inexperienced hands, they can create the opposite effect of what’s intended, causing resistance, confusion, or even unsafe reactions from the horse. Misuse can also lead to over-flexion, discomfort, or long-term training issues if a horse does not understand the cues being given or if they are not given the release of pressure with precise timing from the rider.