Driving reins for long lining?

[I don’t like mondays]

Has anyone used driving reins or something similar for long lining? Are they long enough to keep you out of the kicking range in case of bucking? Any drawbacks? I’ve long lined with lunge lines but like the idea of one piece instead but don’t want to be too close to the back end (like German or Portuguese classical dressage- don’t trust this mare enough at the moment). This is to rehab Si issues. Thanks

 

[Gloi]

I have, but only on ponies I'm happy aren't going to kick or mess about. I prefer plough lines though.

 

[ester]

I use combined web+ rope reins - so the rope is free running through the roller and they are joined at the web ends, would they perhaps work? Longer than driving reins

I know rara tends to just use two lunge lines (given she has a pletora of driving reins also available) but might just be for less faff!

 

[I don’t like mondays]

I have, but only on ponies I'm happy aren't going to kick or mess about. I prefer plough lines though.

Thanks Gloi. Sounds like I should stick to lunge lines with this pony

 

[I don’t like mondays]

I use combined web+ rope reins - so the rope is free running through the roller and they are joined at the web ends, would they perhaps work? Longer than driving reins

I know rara tends to just use two lunge lines (given she has a pletora of driving reins also available) but might just be for less faff!

Thanks ester, I’ll google them and have a look

 

[I don’t like mondays]

I use combined web+ rope reins - so the rope is free running through the roller and they are joined at the web ends, would they perhaps work? Longer than driving reins

I know rara tends to just use two lunge lines (given she has a pletora of driving reins also available) but might just be for less faff!

When you say web + rope reins, are these two sets of reins you join together (so you hold the web bit and the rope comes from the bit)? Sorry if I’m being thick

 

[planete]

I am using plough lines as well with a roller. They are rope and thicker at the end you hold. I also bought some pulleys to run the rope through. I hang them from the roller at the height I need the lines to be.

 

[rabatsa]

I have used tandem leader reins for long lining but they were leather and a bit heavy. I use two long ropes that came in a natural horseman job lot at the sales.

I do miss the in person monthly horse and tack sales at York, I came home with many an impulse buy.

 

[katastrophykat]

I use webbing full size driving reins to long rein 12hh ponies perfectly ?

 

[Chianti]

I use these on my pony. I liked that you could choose the length. They're also thinner than lunge lines so easier to hold.

Long Reins (libbyshorsetack.com)

 

[ester]

so kramer have a few options for double lines
https://www.kramer.co.uk/Themes/Lungeing-Horse-Groundwork/Lungeing/Lunge-Reins

Mine are like these
https://www.kramer.co.uk/Themes/Lun...Lungeing/Lunge-Reins/Double-Lunge-Rein-18-2-m

https://www.equus.co.uk/products/bu...5McgWIR6MvSrnju7LOhEcDLyqlEJzcWhoCNSwQAvD_BwE

 

[I don’t like mondays]

Thanks all

 

[little_critter]

Has anyone used driving reins or something similar for long lining? Are they long enough to keep you out of the kicking range in case of bucking? Any drawbacks? I’ve long lined with lunge lines but like the idea of one piece instead but don’t want to be too close to the back end (like German or Portuguese classical dressage- don’t trust this mare enough at the moment). This is to rehab Si issues. Thanks

I’ve only done a little long reining but tried a long loop (intended for double lunging) and hated having a loop dangling that could get my feet caught in.

 

[planete]

I’ve only done a little long reining but tried a long loop (intended for double lunging) and hated having a loop dangling that could get my feet caught in.

This. I would only use one piece reins when working very close (hands on butt) with nothing between the pony's mouth and my hands.

 

[I don’t like mondays]

I’ve only done a little long reining but tried a long loop (intended for double lunging) and hated having a loop dangling that could get my feet caught in.

That’s a good point. Hadn’t thought of the loop hanging

 

[scruffyponies]

Yes, but longer ones (full size for pony) if pony is not of the type who is happy with you jogging up his butt. (I always establish trot transitions in long reins - good excercise!)
I also always have the reins separate, not buckled, so if things go pear shaped they can't catch on anything as easily.

 

[Wonderling]

I bought a pair of long reins, not driving reins, and they are perfect, around £10 x