quick showing question

[Tifferss]

just bought a new hunter show bridle - it has big thick black rubber reins - would it be better if i swapped them for thin plain reins?


thank you!!!

 

[renegade]

Personally I prefer the half lined rein as they look smart and are thinner to hold. (full rubber are too thick for my dinky hands) the half lined do wear a bit on the edges though so I have a pair that are only used on show days to keep them nice.
Also if they come with the leather martingale stops that are neither use nor ornament I cut them off.

 

[Tifferss]

thank you - i just dont think rubber reins look very smart at all.... might buy those half lined ones though, happy medium i suppose!!

 

[Jesstickle]

I like laced reins on the top and a plain rein on the curb. Perfectly correct for showing and you get a bit of grip that way!

 

[renegade]

Another option would be plaited leather reins but dont know how slippy theyd be if it chucked it down

 

[Tifferss]

I like laced reins on the top and a plain rein on the curb. Perfectly correct for showing and you get a bit of grip that way!

oh i do like laced reins too. look nice in black