Alicat88
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Does anyone have one of these? Was thinking of getting one and was just wondering do they actually work! Thanks 
http://www.rstor.co.uk
http://www.rstor.co.uk
RS-stor??
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Tiddlypom
Carries on creakily
Yes, and yes! I bought one to help deal with spooks, as my seat is not as secure as it used to be! I hold it in my left hand along with the rein and I am definitely less likely to be unseated by a spooky whip round with it.
Little_Grape
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Mum has one. She lost a lot of confidence after a nasty fall and this has been a godsend- it makes her feel more confident and has had a couple of moments that it has really helped her. Worth the money IMO- we tried a cheaper alternative but it broke within a couple of weeks! Have no doubt it would have broken if pulled when a horse spooked!!
WandaMare
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Yes I would recommend. I bought one for hacking out a young horse on the road and felt much safer. I had a leg injury at the time and couldn't risk a fall...its comfortable to hold with the reins, well made and well designed. When you hold on to it at a spooky moment it pulls you deeper into the saddle rather than pulling you forward like a neck strap tends to.
erwina
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Does anyone know if these are any good for preventing a fall from a buck?
Goldenstar
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I am interested in this one .
WandaMare
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Yes they do help keep you in place with bucks. The action is pulling upwards against the handle which pushes you down into the saddle. The only thing I found took a bit of getting used to was being able to quickly shorten my reins while holding the RS-tor because obviously your hands aren't as free as without one...you do get used to it but its worth having a few practises of this. My young horse cantered off down the road after a cyclist shouted behind us and it took me a few moments to get my reins sorted because I wasn't used to it.
and it took me a few moments to get my reins sorted because I wasn't used to it.
Tiddlypom
Carries on creakily
I haven't yet had to test it with a buck (crosses fingers ) but I'd agree with WandaBells that it would help. You can continue to use your seat and hands in the usual way to deal with any 'moments' and don't have to lean forward to grab it like you have to with a neck strap. The effect is to pull you down into the saddle and give you more security. I use it when schooling and forget that I'm holding it in my hand.
Also, if you happen to drop it accidentally, it does no harm as it just flops down in front of the saddle along with the loop in the reins.
) but I'd agree with WandaBells that it would help. You can continue to use your seat and hands in the usual way to deal with any 'moments' and don't have to lean forward to grab it like you have to with a neck strap. The effect is to pull you down into the saddle and give you more security. I use it when schooling and forget that I'm holding it in my hand.Also, if you happen to drop it accidentally, it does no harm as it just flops down in front of the saddle along with the loop in the reins.
Red-1
I used to be decisive, now I'm not so sure...
Hi,
I have not used that brand, but have been helping test a new prototype. Fab idea, each branch goes onto the stirrup bar, both sides, then the branches link together in front, and then TWO branches come up, one in each hand. Much more stable than just one hand hold.
I do not use it on the road though. Firstly if my horse is that bad I would ride in an arena (personal choice), but also because I too have found that it can make you slower to adjust your reins.
FAB to get on one coming back into work after a rest though. I have also recommended them to people who feel less confident in more normal situations too.
I have not used that brand, but have been helping test a new prototype. Fab idea, each branch goes onto the stirrup bar, both sides, then the branches link together in front, and then TWO branches come up, one in each hand. Much more stable than just one hand hold.
I do not use it on the road though. Firstly if my horse is that bad I would ride in an arena (personal choice), but also because I too have found that it can make you slower to adjust your reins.
FAB to get on one coming back into work after a rest though. I have also recommended them to people who feel less confident in more normal situations too.
turkana
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My youngster did the most enormous buck when I was holding mine &
I stayed in the saddle.
I also had a horse spin round & gallup off bucking & stayed on, I would definately have fallen off without it