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"I am using a curb type bit and don't want to change at this time"
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Dear Keith...
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Hi,
I was looking at your web site for reins. I am using a curb type bit and don't want to change at this time.
Does it make sense to try the reins anyway, and if so, will they attach properly or do they need the snaps at the end?
Thanks.
Cate |
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I sell "just the reins" all the time (including four sets on Sunday at our clinic in Los Angeles). But those people then connect the reins to a snaffle bit.
The snaffle bit allows your horse to do the movements by allowing him to curve and bend his body. A curb bit forces your horse to keep his body in a straight line - but we require "bending" for our training. Using a curb bit for the exercises is like me putting a straight jacket on you and asking you to swim.
If you just like the simplicity of the reins, and aren't really looking to train your horse, you'll be fine doing what you've outlined. If you want to make a change in your horse using our training methods, then I would say hold off till you can get to a clinic or work with a pro.
Regards,
Keith
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Thanks for your information. If not using a snaffle, do the reins fit/attach properly to the other bits?
Cate
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They would probably need the addition of clips. The leather straps at the
end might be a bit wide for the "holes" I've seen on most shanked bits.
Clips make your life a whole lot easier anyway if you want to swap out reins
with different headstalls/bits.
Regards,
Keith
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Ok. I'd like to order the gold reins with clips added. Thanks.
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I can sell you the reins – but you’ll need to make a trip to your local equestrian supply store (or hardware store) for those clips. The reins I sell do not come with clips.
The reins can be ordered from this page: http://www.horsemanship101.com/Catalog/John-Lyons-Reins.html. You’ll see information at the bottom of that page that walks you through the purchase process.
Keith
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