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SmartPak German Martingale
The SmartPak?German Martingale set comes with both the?specialized reins and martingale. The martingale forks go through the bit and snap to any of the four D rings on the reins. Change the rein settings to increase or decrease pressure. Neck and girth pieces are fully adjustable. The martingale and forks are made of soft pliable Brown leather. The reins are Brown cotton web with leather stops.?Buckle end rein?closure. Stainless steel hardware. One Size.
Average Customer Rating:
(27 Reviews) 26
Rating breakdown 27 reviews
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Star
0
26 of 27(96%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for SmartPak German Martingale
Review 1 for SmartPak German Martingale
Overall Rating:
April 16, 2013
ByHappyMorganRider
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Dressage
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
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"I've only owned this two weeks so cannot comment on durability but from the looks of the quality I don't think that will be a problem. Unfortunately no one seems to make german martingales for small horses so we had to tie knots in the forks for it to fit. Web reins are not my favorite either but I don't recall seeing anything different on the market. At least this set included the martingale and the reins."
Review 2 for SmartPak German Martingale
Overall Rating:
Nice!
March 21, 2013
Bysassybritches
fromNew Jersey
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
4
of
5
Durability:
4
of
5
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"I had previously purchased a German Martingale from another vendor and returned it because the reins were way too long and slippery - then I decided to purchase this. I was unsure about the webbed reins and that's why I didn't purchase this first. So glad I returned the other and purchased this set. Leather quality is nice and webbed reins give me the secure grip I was looking for. I have a 17 hand Warmblood and the martingale fit him fine (on the last hole!) what are u waiting for? Returns are free!"
Review 3 for SmartPak German Martingale
Overall Rating:
Great Product but fits weird
February 25, 2013
ByMykosMom
fromMichigan
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
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"I have to agree with the other reviewers, this is a really nice product but it doesn't fit my horse. The neck strap is too short and the martingale reins are way too long for my horse. He's a 16H Morgan cross so he's a bit more upheaded and the long reins will never come into play when I ride, even on the shortest adjustment. I really wanted this to work as its a quality product but unfortunately I will be returning it."
Review 4 for SmartPak German Martingale
Overall Rating:
Just Right
February 19, 2013
ByDaisyG
fromSt. Paul, MN
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
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"I have a Hanoverian who is only about 16.1 hands but I couldn't find a German martingale to fit him. (What do people with really big Warmbloods do?) Well, this martingale fits just right, it's high quality leather and well made. Thanks, SmartPak!"
Review 5 for SmartPak German Martingale
Overall Rating:
Alas...too small!
February 11, 2013
ByHaflingerMom
fromWI
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs small
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"I have been searching for a german martingale with web reins for some time. The quality of this martingale was very good. Unfortunately the neck loop did not reach around the neck of my Haflingers - could have used at least another 3 inches of leather...a little more if I didn't want the buckle hole to be at the end of the leather. Unfortunately I had to send it back, but as always, SmartPak customer service on the return was top notch."
Review 6 for SmartPak German Martingale
Overall Rating:
martingale
February 4, 2013
Byrosiego
fromga
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
4
of
5
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"Love this martingale. It's easy to apply and appears to be comfortable. It does the job well."
Review 7 for SmartPak German Martingale
Overall Rating:
Helps my student figure things out
January 25, 2013
Byflyinghorse
fromSouth Carolina
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
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Review 8 for SmartPak German Martingale
Overall Rating:
Great Training Aid
December 22, 2012
By4hntrjmpr
fromTulsa, OK
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
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"Very nice quality for very reasonable price. Great training aid. Would recommend this product"
Review 9 for SmartPak German Martingale
Overall Rating:
Well Built
November 5, 2012
ByFionaAF
fromNorthern California
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Just right
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Review 10 for SmartPak German Martingale
Review 11 for SmartPak German Martingale
Overall Rating:
Wonderful
September 23, 2012
ByDressagelover418
Expertise:Expert
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
Durability:
5
of
5
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"I love you this product! My tb does wonderful with it."
Review 12 for SmartPak German Martingale
Overall Rating:
Great Tack
August 6, 2012
ByLovetoLark
fromKansas City, Missouri
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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"I purchased the German Martingale from SmartPak after shopping around and consulting with some friends who use one...the SmartPak martingale is beautifully made, the leather is a great quality, and the reins are comfortable in the hands. I've only used it for a little while, so I can't attest to the durability of the product, but so far I am very pleased. The set does run fairly large -- I am using the very last setting, but it works well for my 15.2 Quarter horse/Appaloosa cross. This martingale is a great value, and it does exactly what I purchased it for."
Review 13 for SmartPak German Martingale
Overall Rating:
Good buy
March 15, 2012
Byiowa
fromiowa
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"Great price. Good leather. Looks great on my horse. I would recommend it to everyone with light hands."
Review 14 for SmartPak German Martingale
Overall Rating:
A German martingale that won't break the bank.
January 31, 2012
By3ways3days
fromMassachusetts
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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"Aside from the actual use of the martingale (which works well for some horses, and not for others), I quite like this martingale. It's definitely affordable compared to other German martingales and just as well made. The stitching was nice and tight, and it came in a beautiful, rich chocolate color. It's held up well so far, too. My only complaint is it's a little tight for my fairly big-shouldered, but overall narrowly built 16.2 TB. I wish they came in different sizes, but I still wouldn't hesitate to purchase this again. And, best of all — it's a SmartPak product, what's not to love?"
Review 15 for SmartPak German Martingale
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January 21, 2012
Byturboz
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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"i have been trying to find a german martingale to fit my 17.3 h thoroughbred/warmblood cross and decided to try this as a last shot. it fits great. i also use it on my 16.0 h arabian/saddlebred and fits him great as well with room to adjust on both horses. soo happy. it is hard to find equipment that fits my big horse let alone something that fits both w/o buying double the equipment. thank you smartpak"
Review 16 for SmartPak German Martingale
Overall Rating:
SmartPurchase
December 13, 2011
ByOctober
fromNJ
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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"This is a very nice German Martingale for the price. The leather is soft, pliable and a very nice brown as the ad states. The only downsize is I wish the neck piece was a bit larger. I have a Saddlebred with a high head, which caused it to be a bit tight, even though there are several holes for buckling adjustments. I did have to make a few new ones myself. Overall it is a very good value."
Review 17 for SmartPak German Martingale
Overall Rating:
beautiful quality
November 26, 2011
ByMaunawiliMama
fromKailua, HAWAII
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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Review 18 for SmartPak German Martingale
Overall Rating:
Excellent overall
October 17, 2011
ByAbbysmom
fromNorth Carolina
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this martingale. I like that it has 4 D-rings instead of 3, though they are more closely spaced than some others I have seen. The proportions are a little strange: the neck strap is on the last hole from the end on my 15.2 hand mare with an average size neck, yet the straps that connect to the reins are a bit longer than I would like ideally. But, overall I am very happy with it and think it is a good value."
Review 19 for SmartPak German Martingale
Overall Rating:
Odd fit
July 4, 2011
ByRunner
fromAustin,TX
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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Review 20 for SmartPak German Martingale
Overall Rating:
Beautiful, well made german martingale
February 18, 2011
ByArianna
fromFlorida
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Quality:
4
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5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
4
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"I was surprised by how nice the leather felt and looked. You don't always see such quality from an "in-house" brand."