Horse training aid

A method of training a horse, comprising the steps of:

• providing a horse training aid, comprising:
• a strap having a first end and a second end, with a primary ring attached to the first end, and a buckle attached adjacent the second end, and further including a plurality of secondary rings provided in spaced-apart manner along the strap between the primary ring and the buckle;
• and
• a bungee assembly having a first bungee cord and a second bungee cord, the two bungee cords connected together at about their central portions by a sleeve, each bungee cord having opposing first and second ends, each having a clip secured at each of the first and second ends of each bungee cord;
• resting the sleeve on a inane of the horse;
• securing the clips at the opposing ends of the second bungee cord to a saddle;
• positioning the strap between front legs of the horse;
• extending the first bungee cord directly from the sleeve through a bit of the horse and to either the primary ring or one of the secondary rings of the strap;
• securing the clips at the opposing ends of the first bungee cord to either the primary ring or one of the secondary rings of the strap;
• and
• securing the second end of the strap to a riding girth or a lunging surcingle.