Leading in a Gag?

[Piaffe63]

Tonight at the yard, my friend was leading her horse in his tack and asked me whether when you're leading a horse wearing a gag bit, are you supposed to only hold one rein instead of both? I'd never heard of this before, so I just said I didn't know. Which is right, or should you just do it normally? Thanks

 

[Tnavas]

If there are two reins then lead with the one that is attached to the bit ring.

I always teach riders to take reins over the head when leading the horse so theoretically she would be holding both reins.

If there is only one rein on the neck I'd lead from the rein nearest to me.

 

[Auslander]

I've always been taught, and taught others to lead off the snaffle rein - whether it be a double, pelham, or gag. If taking both reins over the head, have the curb rein in a longer loop, so that first contact is with the milder acting snaffle rein.

 

[Tnavas]

When you lead with a double then the curb rein is always left on the horses neck, the snaffle rein is brought over the head and is the only rein used to lead.

 

[bathmat]

I've always been taught, and taught others to lead off the snaffle rein - whether it be a double, pelham, or gag. If taking both reins over the head, have the curb rein in a longer loop, so that first contact is with the milder acting snaffle rein.

i agree

 

[Auslander]

When you lead with a double then the curb rein is always left on the horses neck, the snaffle rein is brought over the head and is the only rein used to lead.

Officially - yes, but I don't like having a rein floating around if a horse starts hopping about. I like them all under control - guess I just ride too many idiots!