Alice reins. anyone??

[soulfull]

http://www.alice-reins.co.uk/shop/

II have rhuematoid arthritis and have problems with gripping the reins.
Does anyone use these or know anyone that does?

OR

What do you think of them? Im unsure of the idea

I am aware I would need a dispensation to use in competitions

 

[ester]

They look like a multi option version of rein bows? They might be worth trying as a cheaper option first?

also these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/de-Boiz-C...ining-Reins-for-Horse-and-Rider-/200668348895

 

[soulfull]

They look like a multi option version of rein bows? They might be worth trying as a cheaper option first?

also these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/de-Boiz-C...ining-Reins-for-Horse-and-Rider-/200668348895

Sorry I should have said. I've have tried the rein bows and whilst ok they do not fit the reins I have now. Plus I lent them out and not had them back; ( actually I will chase them

 

[EventingMum]

One of my RDA riders who was born without fingers on one hand uses them and they are great for her. She can adjust the length of her rein by just swapping loops quickly and as a result her contact is now much more consistent. They came with just one rein with loops but as I didn't order them I don't know if that's standard or not. The lady that designed them was very helpful so it might be worth talking to her, she wrote a personal note to our RDA chairman and her daughter Alice wrote a note to our rider which was a lovely touch.

 

[soulfull]

One of my RDA riders who was born without fingers on one hand uses them and they are great for her. She can adjust the length of her rein by just swapping loops quickly and as a result her contact is now much more consistent. They came with just one rein with loops but as I didn't order them I don't know if that's standard or not. The lady that designed them was very helpful so it might be worth talking to her, she wrote a personal note to our RDA chairman and her daughter Alice wrote a note to our rider which was a lovely touch.

Thank you. I'm going to give them a try

 

[Lanky Loll]

Friend of mine showjumped using those or similar to those years ago - he only has a thumb on one hand. He was pretty successful and as EM says was able to lengthen/shorten easily, he couldn't have ridden with normal reins.