Does anyone use rope reins?

[wench]

Just wondering if anybody uses rope reins, and if so are they better than normal leather ones!

 

[TTK]

I like rope reins in the winter as they have the same feel wet or dry and don't get slippery when wet. I use them for hacking most of the year and get on with them just fine. I use split western reins but you can get them in a continuous loop like english reins.

 

[wench]

I have seen these ones I quite like the look of...

http://www.dragon-equine.co.uk/Savana_Plaited_Reins/p421539_11022709.aspx

But not really sure that I need to make a purchase I dont really need!

 

[applecart14]

I use rope reins for riding with my dually.

 

[Landcruiser]

I use western split rope reins all year round. I like the weight and the feel of them.

 

[ROMANY 1959]

Son uses rope reins for Polocrosse Gets them from equineweb.com

 

[Nugget La Poneh]

I have cotton reins that were bought for polocrosse about 12 years ago and are still going strong - very similar to these:

I LOVE them! Hate, hate, hate the poly rope ones as they are slippery, they stretch and give you wicked rope burns.

I have been know to even leave them on for dressage!

 

[Follysmum]

http://www.performance-equestrian.com/cat/catitem.asp?pc=PEPR&d=2&s=6&ss=4

I use these and find them nice and soft

 

[Brightbay]

I used to use rope reins and found them nice and soft, but over the last year or so I've swapped over to the Zilco woven reins. Similar feel to the rope ones, but the brass clips come off and they go in the washing machine!

http://www.saddlery.biz/zilco-woven-endurance-reins.html