Shires flexi rein

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I came across these by mistake today- they featured in a sale email i was sent. I thought they looked quite interesting, was thinking for my head shaker horse to be able to keep a more consistent contact perhaps. The description below sounds like it could be worth a try with him for the price.
Has anyone tried them? I have had a little search and its been mentioned its a bit difficult to add a martingale, or at least to add martingale stops (which i want).
Also see someone pointed out they add a lot onto your rein length making them too long.

I wondered if pony size ones would fit and add less? Or would they also be too narrow to attach to full size reins? My reins are maybe ever so slightly too short anyway so a bit longer won't hurt.

Worth a little try or a complete waste of money? I'm wondering if a bit of stretch may just protect his mouth a bit when hes wound up or antsy with his head.


This simple patented rein attachment has been developed to provide the correct starting point for a relaxed, balanced and obedient horse. The Flexi-Rein® design allows your horse to naturally flex at the poll and neck, encouraging him to relax as the uptake of elastic relieves any extra tension and pressure on the sensitive mouth area. Ensures improved results every time you ride, whether out hacking, schooling or during competition and is also invaluable whilst lunging. Largely eliminates pulling, jogging, leaning on the bit, head tossing, snatching at the reins and relieves tension. Two levels of adjustment: the first for general schooling/hacking, the second for stronger horses or for faster work where more control is needed.
 

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well yes I guess, that and to be fair the fact they are proper all in one reins rather than little extensions. I saw them and thought they looked interesting - then saw Shires cheapies and thought they looked more interesting 🤣
 
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