Looking for stretchy side reins for lunging - shopping help!??

[Hels_Bells]

My horse has a bit of an issue with regular side reins as he was forced into an outline using them when he was younger so I'm wondering if I can get hold of some that are really nice and stretchy so that they don't force him into a position but encourage him into a correct outline while lunging??

 

[leflynn]

Most should have some elastic in the them to have some give, I have these (they are local to me) http://www.trot2.com/eclipse-elastic-side-reins.ir?cName=for-the-horse-saddlery-training-aids

 

[millitiger]

I use elastic leg straps from turnout rugs as side reins- they are super stretchy and work really well if a horse is a little 'shy' about taking a contact.

 

[kkjames]

I use a lungee bungee with mine - he goes really well in it and seems happy.

 

[Dizzyblonde99]

not side reins but I have one of these http://www.trot2.com/detail.jsp?pid=6018098&id=6018112&src=froogle and think it's fantastic! All the horses go a lot better in it and I personally don't really like side reins as they baffle me (riding with two reins :O)

 

[mulledwhine]

I use kincade (SP?) on daughters pony to stop him grabbing at the grass, they are really stretchy

 

[Hels_Bells]

awesome - thanks guys! Will look into all suggestions! The ones I used before had an elastic section in them but he didn't like them. I might try the lungee bungee as it looks quite good (certainly sounds elastic doesn't it!) None of my turnout straps are elastic but will look out for some too as I love a good bargain if I can get one instead of shelling out on expensive kit!

 

[EllieandGeorge]

Lungie bungee!

 

[why1040]

I've made my own lungeing/riding tool based on a piece of kit my YO has which was just called an "elastic" when she bought it many many moons ago.

It's a highly elasticated piece of "rope" that goes over the horses head behind the ears, comes through the bit rings and down between the front legs or onto girth straps/roller at the side.

I bought some elastic cord from B&Q and two snap hooks and made my own. That way it was sufficiently elastic for my previous boy who was very wary of taking a contact on the lunge.

Bet you could do the same with side reins if you wanted, just cut the thing in two

 

[HorseGirl18]

i brought grass reins. moons ago and im not sure what grass reins are like now. my horses go amazing in it!

 

[FairyLights]

I use rubber O rings,the sort you can get to fix vacuum cleaners and such , and baling string. Flexible ,infinately adjustable, use a quick release knot, and cheap.