Rope Reins - Yacht Rope Reins

Why Choose S.M.A.A.R.T Horses Rope Reins?

 
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      Riding with S.M.A.A.R.T. rope reins
      gives you:

  • an organic, dynamic feel
  • vastly superior communication with our horses

  • safety

  • strength

  • cotton soft-touch

What makes OUR Rope Reins so Special?

Our rope reins are a unique design by The S.M.A.A.R.T. Horse Company and they are considered to be the best rope reins in the world.

  • Safety
Rope reins cope with wet weather much better than leather reins
but unlike other rope reins, those made by S.M.A.A.R.T Horses
have a leather breaking point, where you’d usually find the rein buckle.

Should the worst happen, the leather breaking point helps to
prevent injury to your horse.
  • Strength

Being made of cotton soft-touch yachting rope, our reins are extremely robust and won’t break unless they have to… but in case they do, don’t worry -

we include a spare leather breaking point free of charge with your order!    
  • Metal-free rope reins leads to clear communication

The mouth area is the most sensitive part of your horse.
Be assured that our rope reins have soft yet secure leather
connections to the bit.
This ensures the clear and consistent communication that’s so
essential when training horses. Our rope reins never say anything
to your horse that you don’t mean them to!

But that´s not all.....

... have you ever had the metal clip on your rope reins disconnect
while you’re riding?  This can’t happen with our rope reins
The connections won’t come undone until you undo them.

  • Versatility

S.M.A.A.R.T Horses soft-touch yacht rope reins are ideal for use with ANY horse in ANY discipline, from backing a young horse, to dressage. 

Our rope reins are also perfect for those who follow Alexandra
Kurland’s Single Rein Riding method. (SRR).
  • Quality
Like all S.M.A.A.R.T Horses’ products, our rope reins are made to
the highest specifications.

These rope reins are:
      • hand crafted
      • hand stitched in Scotland by Master Saddlers
      • superior quality leather
      • cotton soft-touch yachting rope
As you slide your hand down the rein, the rope comes alive, and the all-leather bit connections fit snugly into your palm.

S.M.A.A.R.T Horses Rope Reins are available as follows:

  • pony (96”)
  • horse (112”) 
  • bespoke lengths.
  • hand made to order
  • Specifications:
    • rope is 14mm black cotton-soft touch high grade yachting rope
    • leather connectors – choose from black or brown.

Delivery time is approximately 3-4 weeks. rope reins buy button

P.S. If you have any queries about our rope reins, don’t hesitate to contact us!


If you practice Single Rein Riding, you may need the bespoke length rope reins option (see below).



How to Measure Your Reins for Single Rein Riding

The S.M.A.A.R.T. Rope Reins are great for riding in many different styles, including the traditional hold. If you will be riding following Alexandra Kurlands Single Rein Riding technique the rein length is important. As such, we have provided instructions on how to measure your Rope Reins and make sure you order the correct length.

Whilst mounted and with the horse or pony relaxed, with one hand, lift the buckle of your reins to your chest. See the pictures below to help with where this point on your chest is.

The Rope Reins should just be long enough to connect with the horses mouth.

The point your buckle hand needs to go to is approximately where you would button a polo shirt to. The pictures below shows you this point from slightly different angles.

Once you have the reins at the correct length, mark them so that when you dismount, you can measure the total rein length required.

 

Once you have measured your Rope Reins, order them on the shop page and let us know what length you require.

The Rope Reins are all hand made to order and so there may be minor variation. If you have any questions or require assistance, please do not hesitate to Contact us

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