What do you think of this? The RS-tor

Looks quite intersting, the last few time's i have fallen off I have sumersaulted and still had my reins wonder if this would have stopped me. Poor horse getting chased by an umbrella!! lol
 
posted about this today, got the ad beside me. Wondering if it really would help me stay on after a nap and spin round or if Id just break my arm hanging on ! also that chap riding is a fairly terrible rider ! unless of course hes deliberately riding badly ?
 
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I remember watching that video and wondering if the bloke was as bad a rider as he seemed!

I nearly bought one a while ago when I lost my confidence on the roads due to a fall. I didn't because horse has since moved and I no longer have to use roads: however I would get one if/when I eventually sort myself out and get back out there!

It is a lot of money for what is essentially a gimick, but I think for someone nervous of exactly what happens in that video, or when riding young horses i think it would be invaluable.
 
sorry, I didnt think to see if there were other threads!

Yes the film is a bit dodgy isn't it, poor horse. I really do wonder if it would actually save you from a fall, the video does look quite convincing, but then I guess they are meant too as well
 
That video is awful! He seems to be VERY unsteady as a rider, and poor horse being chased with a brolly all for a bad video! Also, it seems to be fitted incorrectly (looks too long)...
 
What an a******** in that vid, do they really need to show how it works in a double bride, pulling on its mouth that hard is not needed! Use a snaffle next time!! But otherwise I cant somehow see it catching on - if you want something to hold onto - try western riding. But thats IMHO.... as riding schools should have horses that when ridden in a school environment with a novice shouldnt spook and the more advanced riders may not want to be seen holding that - I like to think I have enough balance naturally :P. But mabye people that hack a lot or on young horses might? I personally cant comment on that one!! I know if i was holding that and my horse saw it it would provoke him to behave worse :P! If he spooks and then out of the corner of his eye sees a big black snake coming from my hand above his head.....
 
Dont know about the gadget but the video is entertaining, must be quite hard to try and ride that badly especially when jumping, and to try and make yourself fall off then stop yourself :D:D
 
I can only see that working if you are expecting a 'spook' and brace yourself to cling on tight to the 'thing' you are meant to hold....I dont think it would be something I would spend money on.....certainly not £40!!!
 
Snowysadude said:
What an a******** in that vid, do they really need to show how it works in a double bride, pulling on its mouth that hard is not needed!
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I thought that initially, but look again - he doesn't pull on the horse's mouth, the R-S thingy actually prevents him from using the reins to balance himself.

Snowysadude said:
as riding schools should have horses that when ridden in a school environment with a novice shouldnt spook and the more advanced riders may not want to be seen holding that - I like to think I have enough balance naturally :P.
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Anyone can come a cropper from an unexpected spook ;) Doesn't seem any different from saying people don't want to be seen in body protectors, but personally I think it looks discreet and don't think many people would realise there was anything in your hand other than a whip and the reins.

Snowysadude said:
But mabye people that hack a lot or on young horses might? I personally cant comment on that one!!
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Yes, I think it would be a sensible tool for people hacking young horses

Snowysadude said:
I know if i was holding that and my horse saw it it would provoke him to behave worse :P! If he spooks and then out of the corner of his eye sees a big black snake coming from my hand above his head.....
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Does your horse think that about your whip or your reins...? :confused:
 
I've got it...!!!

I have a horse who is pretty spooky (still green), as in dropping shoulder very successfully (she is jerky a ride) and all the rest of it, moreso now out hacking not bad in the school now at all to be fair.. but this has saved me a good few times, plus it makes you feel a bit more confident. I have fallen off a good amount of times with just coming out the side door with her sudden drop and this does help! also one time i fell off I landed on my feet (it didn't help me being catapulted the other day... but spooking and sharpness, yes its a huge help..
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whats the point of it?

wheres is attaching to etc and whats it doing?

its late/im tired and still in shock from that mans appauling riding :o
 
AM- No worries ;)

HR - You have one? hehe you will have to get pics now, it didnt stop you catapulting though, I would complain to them! sorry....
but you have found it to be worthwhile and stops some of your falls/the majority of them?

J9 - It has 2 straps, that attach through the D-Ring each side, then through the stirrop bar

I reckon for balance, bucks/rears/dropping shoulder/spooking it may help? Not sure
 
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Naturally said:
Does your horse think that about your whip or your reins...? :confused:
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Well yes actually so I dont ride with a whip unless schooling on the flat only in the school :p. My boy is a bit special - last time that happened (jumping not spooking I concur) he catlept, bucked over the fence sending my hands wild, and then as the whip came down and touched his shoulder he bronked me of :). But reins no - that is something he sees even when he isnt spooking - pretty sure hes used them flapping round the way I seem to be riding at the moment! Bless him.

But yes I can potentially see the point in a spooky horse thats doesnt literally "look" (as mine does) at the rider for confidence. Or people hacking that just want to feel safer.

Forgot to say in the first place - love how its a little cob that is being the spooky one in this video :P (Ref: Why do people what cobs? post)
 
joseyjo88 said:
Dont understand the problem with a neckstrap if you want something to grab on to..
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I think the main advantage is the RS-tor compared to a neck strap is that you are holding on to it all the time if something happens, where as a neck strap you have to think about holding onto it if something happens, which I would forget to do
 
almrc said:
J9 - It has 2 straps, that attach through the D-Ring each side, then through the stirrop bar

I reckon for balance, bucks/rears/dropping shoulder/spooking it may help? Not sure
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thanks :)




well isnt is more of a case of "learn to ride?"

i for one, will never use any more gadgets than necessary...... and that guy riding in the vid just needs lessons.... :D
 
clairefeekerry1 said:
agree jack9, doesnt it just seem to make you more reliant on your hands rather than your seat?
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yeah - from what im gathering its just another invention to 1. make money and 2. make **** riders feel and possibly look better .....

id rather improve with tradtional methods of oh erm..... riding properly..? :D



not a winner here lol!
 
Never tried one, but I actually think it looks like a good idea! As someone who is trying to get their confidence back after an accident on the road and who is nervous of sharp spooks/spins this looks like something that might help ME feel more confident and therefore give my horse more confidence? Incidently, I do know how to ride properly :rolleyes: its just my poor nerves that have taken a knock!
 
I am sorry but its £40......that is a ridiculous price for a piece of fabric. if it was £25 I might consider it as being helpful but at that price and that crazy video. nope, sorry not sold on me. maybe I am a cheap skate. I cant see it benefitting me i would just find it annoying, But might be good for polo riders and gymkhana to help hold onto and neck rein.
 
Possibly slightly more effective than a neckstrap. First reaction would be to grip tightly (Our monkey ancestory) so no you wouldnt let go. And Yes ,the guy is definately a ringer, good rider trying to look bad. Not for me (but hmmm ,I used to fall off lance in unusual and imaginative ways at least once a month. ) Perhaps it is worth a try for some people ,and hey if it gives a nervous rider confidence I dont care if they ride with a teddybear.
 
Ehmm, a martingale's gonna be cheaper innit? I remember watching William FP giving a demo, and he said that 99% of people won't admit that they wear a martingale coz they need a neckstrap; and the other 1% is honest!!! ;)

Anyway, a martingale is gonna work out cheaper I would think? And looks better for a start.

Personally, I'm not keen on Libby's stuff; this idea is a maybe a good one - particularly for riding schools etc, but unfortunately with their stuff quite often the quality is lacking ...... and it ain't cheap either.
 
Again, a martingale wouldnt be in your hands all the time, so you would probably forget to grab hold of it like a neckstrap.

It may make people ride more with their seat, mmm tricky one! Agree with above though, if it gives a rider confidence then so be it.
 
I don't disagree that the 'gadget' is not worth the money and that you should aim to improve your balance and seat so the need for this lessens, but being a good rider cannot stop you from the possibility of a fall, spook, bolt etc. I think it's quite arrogant for people to claim that being a good rider will mean you would never need anything like this and will be perfectly safe all the time, and like I said, I don't agree with the actual product. Almost like the parelli theory of if you and your horse are good enough you shouldn't need to ride with a hard hat :rolleyes:
 
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I don't disagree that the 'gadget' is not worth the money and that you should aim to improve your balance and seat so the need for this lessens, but being a good rider cannot stop you from the possibility of a fall, spook, bolt etc. I think it's quite arrogant for people to claim that being a good rider will mean you would never need anything like this and will be perfectly safe all the time, and like I said, I don't agree with the actual product. Almost like the parelli theory of if you and your horse are good enough you shouldn't need to ride with a hard hat :rolleyes:
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I don't think riding without a hat is exclusive to Parelli people. As far as I know, it happens a lot at top level dressage and various other places too.

Btw, is that Robyn with Phil? *waves*
 
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