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Frequently asked questions
What does dual activation mean?
What accessories are needed for dual activation training?

Dual Activation Equipment by Michael Geitner

Q: What does dual activation mean?

Dual activation is a form of horse training developed by Michael Geitner that utilises the horse's natural colour perception. Horses perceive the colours blue and yellow particularly well, which is why dual activation equipment is designed in these very colours. In addition, scientists have discovered that blue and yellow colours increase brain activity in horses, as both eyes and therefore both sides of the brain can be trained through numerous changes of direction. With the help of dual activation, the horse's brain learns to link both brain hemispheres quicker and easier. As a result, horses become calmer, more motivated and more focused, putting them in a state that allows them to learn better. If you want to learn more about how horses perceive colour and the fundamentals of dual activation, you'll find the answers in our guide on dual activation.

Q: What accessories are needed for dual activation training?

- Cavesson - Lunge rein - Dual alleys - Dual activation pylons - Activation flag Dual activation work is structured into several training steps, and each of which may require different equipment. Essentially, a course consisting of dual alleys and activation cones is suitable for dual activation, as the horse learns to balance itself and equally activate both brain hemispheres during frequent changes of direction. Dual alleys are 3m long foam beams that have yellow and blue hoses stretched around them. They are soft and allow for safe training, ensuring your horse cannot injure itself if it steps on them. Lungeing over and through duala alleys is excellent preparation for dual activation in the saddle. In combination with blue and yellow cones, the course can be expanded to demand flexion and bend, thereby promoting the horse's balance and body awareness. The horse is worked from the ground with a cavesson and a 4m long training rope. This allows it to bend and flex itself excellently. The Cavesson from Michael Geitner can also be used for dual activation while riding, as it has lateral D-rings to attach reins. The activation flag is a 1.10m long yellow flag that is very suitable for an introduction to dual activation. It allows for the first side changes, during which the horse learns to focus its gaze on the flag and follow it. This promotes balanced stimulation of both brain hemispheres. The structure of the training steps - position work, flag work, lunge rein work and dual activation in the saddle - can be found in our guide on dual activation.

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Frequently asked questions
What does dual activation mean?
What accessories are needed for dual activation training?

What does dual activation mean?

Dual activation is a form of horse training developed by Michael Geitner that utilises the horse's natural colour perception. Horses perceive the colours blue and yellow particularly well, which is why dual activation equipment is designed in these very colours. In addition, scientists have discovered that blue and yellow colours increase brain activity in horses, as both eyes and therefore both sides of the brain can be trained through numerous changes of direction. With the help of dual activation, the horse's brain learns to link both brain hemispheres quicker and easier. As a result, horses become calmer, more motivated and more focused, putting them in a state that allows them to learn better.

If you want to learn more about how horses perceive colour and the fundamentals of dual activation, you'll find the answers in our guide on dual activation.

What accessories are needed for dual activation training?

Cavesson
Lunge rein
Dual alleys
Dual activation pylons
Activation flag

Dual activation work is structured into several training steps, and each of which may require different equipment. Essentially, a course consisting of dual alleys and activation cones is suitable for dual activation, as the horse learns to balance itself and equally activate both brain hemispheres during frequent changes of direction.
Dual alleys are 3m long foam beams that have yellow and blue hoses stretched around them. They are soft and allow for safe training, ensuring your horse cannot injure itself if it steps on them. Lungeing over and through duala alleys is excellent preparation for dual activation in the saddle. In combination with blue and yellow cones, the course can be expanded to demand flexion and bend, thereby promoting the horse's balance and body awareness.
The horse is worked from the ground with a cavesson and a 4m long training rope. This allows it to bend and flex itself excellently. The Cavesson from Michael Geitner can also be used for dual activation while riding, as it has lateral D-rings to attach reins.
The activation flag is a 1.10m long yellow flag that is very suitable for an introduction to dual activation. It allows for the first side changes, during which the horse learns to focus its gaze on the flag and follow it. This promotes balanced stimulation of both brain hemispheres.

The structure of the training steps - position work, flag work, lunge rein work and dual activation in the saddle - can be found in our guide on dual activation.