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Martingale
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a piece of equipment for horses designed to control the horse's head position and prevent it from raising its head too high
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a structural piece of rigging on a sailboat that supports the bowsprit
martingale
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Example
Every jumper or eventing rider may use a martingale to help with control and stability over jumps.
The martingale's design ensures the horse's head remains within a desired range of motion.
The rider adjusted the martingale to help maintain the horse's head in a steady position during the ride.
During training, she used the martingale to improve the horse's responsiveness to rein cues.
She checked the martingale's fit and condition before every ride to ensure proper function.
