Biogrip reins: with vs without leather stoppers?

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Hi all, looking for some new reins. They must be flexible and not too clumpy but nothing flimsy and also must stay grippy when wet. I have been recommended Henry James Saddlery, but now not sure whether to go for reins with out without the leather stops? Also not sure as to whether to get the reins with the bigger 'bobbly' bobbles or the smaller bobbles. Advice please :)
 
I’ve got biogrip reins. I find them too soft and flexible and very slippy when wet or sweaty. No good for fast work, I found it impossible to take a good hold if he got strong. So have gone back to standard rubber reins and now only use the biogrip ones for schooling and dressage.
 
I have continental reins as the stops are a massive help to me, I can see that I'm holding my reins evenly and there's little to no room for error.

I'd like to try some Biogrip but I have Aussie Nut tack and they don't seem to exist.
 
I like continental reins too but I prefer leather ones ;)

I had normal biogrips with the big pimples before and liked them a lot for hacking and jumping. I find normal rubber reins too stiff and too thick in my hands. Never tried the ones with stops on but I think I'd have liked the for flatwork but possibly not jumping.

OP, I think you need to try and see some in the flesh if possible to decide?
 
gcnfx said:
Hi all, looking for some new reins. They must be flexible and not too clumpy but nothing flimsy and also must stay grippy when wet. I have been recommended Henry James Saddlery, but now not sure whether to go for reins with out without the leather stops? Also not sure as to whether to get the reins with the bigger 'bobbly' bobbles or the smaller bobbles. Advice please :)
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These are the ones that are now back in stock and the ad has suddenly started popping up all over my newsfeed since yesterday .... ?? :D
 
Rowreach said:
These are the ones that are now back in stock and the ad has suddenly started popping up all over my newsfeed since yesterday .... ?? :D
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whatever would you be implying Rowreach :D

I don't think I'd have biogrips again in fairness, I did really like the feel I had in the hand (mine were not this brand, lol) but eventually the core gave way and that was NOT something that filled me with confidence. The rubber was still in perfect nic. I've noticed it with other peoples' too... if your reins start to feel funny chances are they are knackered. Hence I prefer leather reins these days, at least you can inspect them all over :wink3:
 
I've got the Henry James ones and I have found that the leather is pretty poor cheap quality. Amerigo also makes them but at about 4 times the price. Other than the leather quality of the Henry James ones, they are fine!
 
AFB said:
I have continental reins as the stops are a massive help to me, I can see that I'm holding my reins evenly and there's little to no room for error.
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And they're grippy and washable when you have an incredibly sweaty horse!
 
AFB said:
I have continental reins as the stops are a massive help to me, I can see that I'm holding my reins evenly and there's little to no room for error.
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And they're grippy and washable when you have an incredibly sweaty horse!
 
I have English Bridles biothane spacer reins. Incredibly comfortable and very grippy, until they get damp - then it gets interesting. I absokutely love these reins but you just need to be aware of the weather.
 
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