Reins

[ShowJumperL95]

What kind of reins do people use?

I use those bio grip reins because they are so thin, I went through a stage of not liking bulky reins but now I have started noticing the reins get slowly longer without me knowing. I think I need something thicker now to actually grip and feel something in my hand.

Does anyone have some suggestions on good reins?

 

[flying_high]

These - https://www.henryjamessaddlery.co.uk/products/bio-grip-hybrid-rubber-reins-with-leather-stoppers

or the Johnwhitaker version https://www.equineessentialsdirect....john-whitaker-valencia-12-looped-rubber-reins

 

[ShowJumperL95]

Thank you the first ones look great!

 

[flying_high]

I've got both pairs on different horses. The first link are quite big if you have small hands. The second link are finer.

I like both for different reasons.

 

[Wheels]

I hate rubber reins!!

I use sabre leather reins with stoppers, they are similar to continental reins but leather all of the way down

 

[oldie48]

I really struggle with reins. i've got tendon damage to several fingers so i find it difficult to keep my grip constant, i now ride in a double bridle and I've got webbing continental reins on the snaffle and very thin leather reins on the curb but I constantly have to adjust the length and I just cant keep them from slipping through my fingers. Wouldn't be such a problem if I didn't have a horse that takes advantage every time I adjust the rein. I love the gel reins but would want some with stops, does anyone make them?

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

What kind of reins do people use?

I use those bio grip reins because they are so thin, I went through a stage of not liking bulky reins but now I have started noticing the reins get slowly longer without me knowing. I think I need something thicker now to actually grip and feel something in my hand.

Does anyone have some suggestions on good reins?

I have always been a fan of continental reins

Don't like rubber reins
don't like lace or leather

 

[milliepops]

I hate rubber reins!!

I use sabre leather reins with stoppers, they are similar to continental reins but leather all of the way down

Same here, I have them made bespoke with stops every 3 inches instead of the usual 6. I miss them if I ride other people's horses

 

[Branna]

I use the Henry James bio-grip ones as above and absolutely love them.
Have a pair on every bridle, for XC/SJ and also not too bulky to use on my double bridle. Wish they did a thin pair for the curb also with stoppers.

 

[SpringArising]

I have these: https://www.gsequestrian.com/produc...MIxqeir9-b3AIVhPdRCh2qbApCEAQYAyABEgJKyPD_BwE

They're half leather, half rubber and thin for my small hands! I have pony size on my Cob.

Unless they've been worn in, I hate Continental and Plaited reins, and can't stand full rubber ones either - they're so thick and stiff!

 

[Wheels]

Same here, I have them made bespoke with stops every 3 inches instead of the usual 6. I miss them if I ride other people's horses

Ooh that's a great idea!!

 

[Quadro]

Equiport own brand ones are lovely, and last well. Think about £35 a pair?

 

[ShowJumperL95]

Great thanks guys, I forget that there is so many different options of reins! I have only ever ridden in rubber reins. Maybe it could be time for a change

 

[AandK]

I use the Henry James bio-grip ones as above and absolutely love them.
Have a pair on every bridle, for XC/SJ and also not too bulky to use on my double bridle. Wish they did a thin pair for the curb also with stoppers.

Same here, the HJ ones are great quality for the price and not too bulky. The stoppers have really helped me with my slowly increasing rein length problem!

 

[Mule]

I use narrow, really soft, pimply rubber reins. I need a bit of grip cause I don't wear gloves. I like continental ones too cause I've small hands. I had an incident XC schooling where horse put on breaks in front of fence, I went over his head and got rope burn from the fabric of the continental reins. Needless to say I then switched to rubber reins.!

 

[ShowJumperL95]

Same here, the HJ ones are great quality for the price and not too bulky. The stoppers have really helped me with my slowly increasing rein length problem!

Might have to get a pair of these, they seem to be very highly rated!

 

[HBII]

Just ordered a pair of HJ with the stops, I am constantly faffing around with rein length - poor horse!

Thanks for the thread

 

[Bubblewrap]

Hope you like them! I have reins with stoppers on as well, as I have circulation problems and lose the feeling in my fingers. They are great for making sure your reins are the same length as well as helping with reins slipping through. x

 

[CrazyMare]

I use Eventa reins which haven't been mentioned so far.

 

[Fiona]

I use continental reins from www.englishbridles.co.uk which have a rubber thread woven through them for extra grip.

The stoppers help me notice when I'm letting them get too long...

Fiona

 

[Tiddlypom]

Just ordered a pair of HJ with the stops, I am constantly faffing around with rein length - poor horse!

Thanks for the thread

Thanks for the thread from me, too. I'm another rein length faffer . I have just looked at buying a pair but they've currently sold out in full size in black, boo. Will get some when they're back in stock.

 

[HBII]

Thanks for the thread from me, too. I'm another rein length faffer . I have just looked at buying a pair but they've currently sold out in full size in black, boo. Will get some when they're back in stock.

I was too impatient and ordered the hybrid eventer ones [note there is a 25% off code]

 

[_EVS_]

wheres the code HBII?!

 

[HBII]

wheres the code HBII?!

If you go on the home page, their Instagram pictures are along the bottom, it should be the first on the left. I think it is 25OFF?!

 

[_EVS_]

Fab I will look now!!