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
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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
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.
prevent injury to your horse.
- Strength
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.....
while you’re riding? This can’t happen with our rope reins.
The connections won’t come undone until you undo them.
- Versatility
Our rope reins are also perfect for those who follow Alexandra
Kurland’s Single Rein Riding method. (SRR).
- Quality
the highest specifications.
- hand crafted
- hand stitched in Scotland by Master Saddlers
- superior quality leather
- cotton soft-touch yachting rope
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. 
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.


