Double reins on Kimberwick?

gummiponys · 08-05-2005, 03:04 PM

Quick question... that I was just thinking about... since there are two holes plus the d-ring part thingy, can you use double reins on it? Just thought about it when I was looking at bits on the internet.

zorse · 08-05-2005, 03:16 PM

No. Kimberwicks use 1 rein, while Pelhams use 2.

Quiggles · 08-05-2005, 04:24 PM

You use the different holes depending one the severity you want to use.

harli36 · 08-05-2005, 07:47 PM

You could most certainly use two reins on a kimberwick. Quite frankly I think it is a good idea. That way you could use it primarily as a snaffle and then only use the curb rein as needed. The only thing is that most times people don't use two reins because a kimberwick has such a mild curb action. Unlike a pelham which has a stronger curb action. But none-the-less it depends on what you are doing. But by all means use two reins if you like.

cowgirlnat · 08-05-2005, 07:57 PM

If you were to do it I wouldn't put both reins in both holes. Use one in a hole and the other just loose on the bit like it were a normal D ring. That way you can use one w/o any curb action and the other with.

08-05-2005, 03:04 PM	#1
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08-05-2005, 07:47 PM	#4
harli36 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: northeastern Pa Posts: 4,528 Images: 43	You could most certainly use two reins on a kimberwick. Quite frankly I think it is a good idea. That way you could use it primarily as a snaffle and then only use the curb rein as needed. The only thing is that most times people don't use two reins because a kimberwick has such a mild curb action. Unlike a pelham which has a stronger curb action. But none-the-less it depends on what you are doing. But by all means use two reins if you like.

08-05-2005, 07:57 PM	#5
cowgirlnat Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 1,586 Images: 275 Blog Entries: 11	If you were to do it I wouldn't put both reins in both holes. Use one in a hole and the other just loose on the bit like it were a normal D ring. That way you can use one w/o any curb action and the other with.