riding with split reins

BirdieGirl · 11-07-2005, 01:06 PM

My sister says she doesn't like split reins anymore cuz she dropped hers the other day (last week I think) and something happened when she went to get it and her horse freaked and bucked her off (she says her booty still hurts, lol!) then Jess took off and stepped on one of the reins and snapped it (I brought it home with me last night so we could drop it off at an amish place where they fix tack). now my sis says she won't ride with split reins anymore, any of you agree? I guess that a whole rein (what do you call reins that aren't split???) would be a bit safer, and easier cause you don't have to get your hands in the right spot on two reins. what do you all think?

Heavenly Jumper · 11-07-2005, 01:34 PM

I haven't really had a problem with either, but a one piece rein would be a LOT harder to drop! Glad your sis is ok!!

mustang_dodger · 11-07-2005, 01:39 PM

i ride with split reaind. you just need to watch what you are doing and hold them right at all times. if she is worried tie the ends, or put a piece of leater or rope or something at the ends of them to hold them together.

deisel_roxmysox · 11-07-2005, 01:39 PM

i havent had trouble only once but nothing major the horse didnt freak out he just stopped. when i was shown my western pleasure pony that happened but she didnt flip so we bought like a little leather ring and it goes around the reins and holds them in place and they cant tell for pleasure classes
GOOD LUCK!

Shotgun93 · 11-07-2005, 01:41 PM

I ride with both. I like the split reins because they are nice to use a crop when you don't have one with you. When I ride with one piece reins, I usually have a crop with me.

minilove · 11-07-2005, 01:48 PM

Personal I like it whole reins(no real reason), at my schooling barn all the horses have nylon reins and there spilt and tied together. Holding them spilt shouldnt be a problem cause u should hold them correctly at all times. Tho Zip's reins always come undone and when they are tied they r 2 short!

SilentSpring · 11-07-2005, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carla_Lizzy

split reins meaning 2 reins...the curb rein and the main rein?

i only ride with two reins in the showring.

I dont think they are meaning when you use a double bridle and 2 sets of reins, but when there are litterally "split reins"

Imagine regular reins, but undone at the buckle. That way you have one rein in each hand.

Anyways, I've ridden with them a couple of times, I dont really like them...

momof5 · 11-07-2005, 01:54 PM

I like both depends on the typ of ridding Im doing.

Red Raj · 11-07-2005, 02:33 PM

I love riding with my split reins but I find the only use I have nfor them nowadays is when im cutting or reining. I use roping reins when im roping and my mecates or training/trail ridding. Iv never had a problem with them. I find it easier to put begginer ridders up on the horse with out split reins though. Then they don't have to figure so much out. Thats not to say I have broken a few reins before because a horse has walked over them because I have loads of time lol.

Your sister will ride better with whatever she feels comfortable with so nothings really better then the other unless your btalked disipline specific

PoochtheMighty · 11-07-2005, 03:14 PM

When I rode western, I rode in split reins, more for vanity than anything else. I thought it looked cool

And if you need to, you can always just tie.

11-07-2005, 01:06 PM	#1
BirdieGirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Redneck Central, Wisonsin Posts: 1,360 Images: 158	riding with split reins My sister says she doesn't like split reins anymore cuz she dropped hers the other day (last week I think) and something happened when she went to get it and her horse freaked and bucked her off (she says her booty still hurts, lol!) then Jess took off and stepped on one of the reins and snapped it (I brought it home with me last night so we could drop it off at an amish place where they fix tack). now my sis says she won't ride with split reins anymore, any of you agree? I guess that a whole rein (what do you call reins that aren't split???) would be a bit safer, and easier cause you don't have to get your hands in the right spot on two reins. what do you all think? __________________ Jetta and Tucson: Golden Retriever and 2005 APHA Gelding Not many people are lucky enough to find their soul mate. I was lucky enough to find two of them.

11-07-2005, 01:34 PM	#2
Heavenly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Posts: 15,433 Images: 1323 Blog Entries: 270	I haven't really had a problem with either, but a one piece rein would be a LOT harder to drop! Glad your sis is ok!! __________________ OMG I'm actually IN JAPAN! like, right now! .'~'. epi tan e epi tas .'~'. I've been SNOWBALLED X5!

11-07-2005, 01:39 PM	#3
mustang_dodger Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Illinios Posts: 17,125 Images: 459	i ride with split reaind. you just need to watch what you are doing and hold them right at all times. if she is worried tie the ends, or put a piece of leater or rope or something at the ends of them to hold them together. __________________ Proud owner of Smart Devil a registered appendix, registered paint mare Eye's White Feather, and a breeding stock paint filly Firefly. I HAVE BEEN SPLATTED TWICE!

11-07-2005, 01:39 PM	#4
deisel_roxmysox Full Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: pa Posts: 172 Images: 3	i havent had trouble only once but nothing major the horse didnt freak out he just stopped. when i was shown my western pleasure pony that happened but she didnt flip so we bought like a little leather ring and it goes around the reins and holds them in place and they cant tell for pleasure classes GOOD LUCK! __________________ "AND MOST OF ALL IM SCARED OF WALKING OUT OF THIS ROOM AND NEVER FEELING THE REST OF MY WHOLE LIFE THE WAY I FEEL WHEN IM WITH YOU" -DIRTY DANCING

11-07-2005, 01:41 PM	#5
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 13,786 Images: 132	I ride with both. I like the split reins because they are nice to use a crop when you don't have one with you. When I ride with one piece reins, I usually have a crop with me. __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

11-07-2005, 01:48 PM	#6
minilove Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,813 Images: 90 Blog Entries: 1	Personal I like it whole reins(no real reason), at my schooling barn all the horses have nylon reins and there spilt and tied together. Holding them spilt shouldnt be a problem cause u should hold them correctly at all times. Tho Zip's reins always come undone and when they are tied they r 2 short! __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQvNKTjPR78 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeP5nkW3qk4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFgugBXXlsQ

11-07-2005, 02:33 PM	#9
Red Raj Full Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 143 Images: 23	I love riding with my split reins but I find the only use I have nfor them nowadays is when im cutting or reining. I use roping reins when im roping and my mecates or training/trail ridding. Iv never had a problem with them. I find it easier to put begginer ridders up on the horse with out split reins though. Then they don't have to figure so much out. Thats not to say I have broken a few reins before because a horse has walked over them because I have loads of time lol. Your sister will ride better with whatever she feels comfortable with so nothings really better then the other unless your btalked disipline specific __________________ Tell me it can't be done, and I will do it. Tell me the goal is to high and I will reach it. For on the back of my American Paint Horse anything is possible.

11-07-2005, 03:14 PM	#10
PoochtheMighty Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2003 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,471 Images: 38 Blog Entries: 21	When I rode western, I rode in split reins, more for vanity than anything else. I thought it looked cool And if you need to, you can always just tie. __________________ "When bestride him, I soar; I am a hawk." Shakespeare

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