Dutch gag

[metalmare]

Just to clarify, I know people often ride with just one pair of reins but is it also correct / acceptable to ride with two pairs, so that you can ride directly on the snaffle if you do not need to exert extra force?

 

[ladyt25]

I think you can (?). I am sure when I was in pony club (many moons ago) and the dutch gag was a 'new' bit, we weren't allowed to use one rein we had to have roundings or double reins.

 

[1275gta]

I know people that ride with two on fun rides just in case they need extra brakes.

Not sure if acceptable for showing or dressage though

 

[jumpthemoon]

Using two reins or roundings is the correct way of using a dutch gag, so yes, you can

 

[metalmare]

Thank you all - I thought it was good practice to use two but a colleague with more knowledge than me suggested otherwise and I could find nothing to state either way in my books.

 

[KatB]

Gypsy cob, they arent legal bits for Dressage,and wouldnt be acceptable showing other than Working hunter

2 reins is the correct way of using a dutch gag