Best reins for long manes?

[Beausmate]

As above really, I'm wondering which type of reins (if any!) are less likely to snag in a huge, bouffant horsey hairdo?

And no, I'm not going to hog him!

 

[blitznbobs]

I just use those I would on any other horse ( rubber covered for every day laced for shows)

 

[Floxie]

But aren't rubber covered more likely to snag?

Not a problem I've had to deal with but I imagine plaited - or those awesome old fashioned string ones (can you get those?!) would be the best compromise for grip and not getting tangled...

 

[Beausmate]

But aren't rubber covered more likely to snag?

That's what I was thinking...

Not a problem I've had to deal with but I imagine plaited - or those awesome old fashioned string ones (can you get those?!) would be the best compromise for grip and not getting tangled...

Ooo, I remember the string ones! Haven't seen any for a very long time though.

 

[Floxie]

Let me know if you do ever see some - now I come to think of it, I bet they'd be brilliant in the rain AND solve my stupid rein-slipping issues (still can't find gloves that help!)

 

[FfionWinnie]

The string ones are games reins I think and you can still get them.

I have used laced and biogrip on my mare but her mane is very fine and long so it doesn't get in the way quite as much.

 

[Tnavas]

My Clydie has a very long mane and I've found the best reins to use are plain leather or plaited leather. Anything with rubber in it tears at the mane

 

[teasle]

Why not do a running plat in the mane and use any reins you like.

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Plain leather best, then continental reins (my preference)

 

[blitznbobs]

My horse has 3 ft mane and I've never had an issue with tangling... And I need grip as we do dressige...

 

[Dizzy socks]

I have the string reins, and they are very good. I think they are sometimes called games reins, as Ffionwinnie said. Wanna trade for some nice leather, plaited ones?

 

[Fjord]

I found plaited reins a good compromise between grip and mane snagging.

 

[MyBoyChe]

I use plaited leather ones on my Highland who has a huge mane, both long and thick and they work fine.

 

[Brightbay]

Plain leather are fine but no real grip especially when wet. Day to day, I use Zilco endurance reins. Rubber would be a huge no-no, I think.

 

[MudMudGloriousMud]

I have always used the continental reins :-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_o...al+reins.TRS0&_nkw=continental+reins&_sacat=0

But also find the PC reins are really good:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_o...al+reins.TRS0&_nkw=continental+reins&_sacat=0

When I'm driving I tend to plait a long mane up so that it doesn't tangle.

Mel x

 

[lhotse]

My mare has a long mane, and being arab there isn't a huge amount of it! I have always used leather laced reins, they are very comfortable and give good grip without any snagging.

 

[Brightbay]

Ah - the Zilco are a bit like the PC reins - I'd never heard of them before! I think the Zilco are possibly a little thicker and softer on the hand, but no little "stops". They come in funky colours too (although I just have black...)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zilco-End...Horse_Wear_Equipment&var=&hash=item53f6eb901a

 

[noblesteed]

Laced (plaited) reins. Rubber ones pull my iberian's mane to bits. I only use them if it's raining.

Though I am ever on the lookout for the nice old-school fabric ones you all mention.