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arabic
Platinum Member
 England
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 Posted - 14 May 2008 : 4:15:20 PM
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My reins have had it :-(
The rubber has been perishing for quite some time but today its given up the ghost and peeling off like mad.
So the search begins for a pair of Thorowgood reins.
Ebay here I come.........
Any tips on how to preserve the rubber and help stop it perishing? The bridle is still like new.
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jasjmm
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Posted - 14 May 2008 : 6:12:55 PM
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Hi,
I used to use rubber reins all the time, until I did the Badminton ride one year, went through the water jump about 10 times and realised that wet rubber reins have absolutely no grip whatsoever! Have you tried (I think its) continental reins? The ones that are material with the leather bits attached every so often? They are great to ride in...
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rosyw
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 14 May 2008 : 7:01:57 PM
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Have to agree with jasjmm on this one Sandie continental resins are far more comfy once worn in, nice and soft in the hand and you don't have to worry about the rubber perishing either  or if you don't like those my personal preference is for leather laced reins, I really get on well with them |
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marionpack
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England
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Posted - 14 May 2008 : 8:28:44 PM
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| I also have to agree with Jasmin, had rubber reins years ago which perished and the rubber melted every time which was like liquid tar, tried continental reins and have never looked back |
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Pixie
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 May 2008 : 8:50:21 PM
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| I loved continental reins but not good enough with a hard puller. Over the years I have had Stubben and Jeffries rubber reins. Yes the pimples have got worn down but non have ever melted. The cheaper ones do go gungey but not the decent ones. |
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rosyw
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 14 May 2008 : 8:54:34 PM
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| Sandie, if you really like your reins and they are good quality a decent saddler can replace the rubbers very easily and it's relatively cheap |
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Suelin
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 14 May 2008 : 8:55:18 PM
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| Continental reins for me. Fantastic and I didn't have any trouble when Ollie had a mad turn on a distance ride and got strong. I found the leather bits really helpful. |
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Cage Alma Arabians
Bronze Member
England
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Posted - 14 May 2008 : 9:33:26 PM
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I like both leather laced and continental reins- never like rubber, find the contact isn't as sensitive and too bulky to hold. (I have got small hands though!)
But I have heard that the more expensive rubber reins last much longer without going tacky. |
     
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Mrs Vlacq
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Wales
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Posted - 14 May 2008 : 9:34:09 PM
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Get them re-rubbered if you like the reins and to keep them smart don't let ANY (not even a drop) of tack cleaning gunk near them, oils will eat them, glycerin will start the cracking etc. Scrub them with warm soapy water occassionally and make sure you rinse them well.
Also, if you use oils in the mane this gets on your reins and eats them too.
I use rubber reins on the working bridles for ease but I love laced reins, continental are comfy and easy to maintain. Also the soft nylon ones with the rubber threads though them are great (though I's sure they will degrade eventually)... pretty sure they do a continental version of these too. |
    
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arabic
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 14 May 2008 : 10:05:17 PM
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I found a cheap replacement pair on ebay to keep me going.
Havent tried continental, so will look into that.
No worries with water - dont be silly - Fred-water - no way lol!
Probably guilty of letting oils and gunk get at them :-(
Have to agree as far as bulk and sensitivity are concerned. Used to use plain leather narrow reins, so sensitive to the touch, have put them on for the time being so may revert back to them or the continental, unfortunately got to quite like the way the rubber stays put in your hands.
Thanks for the input, appreciated as always.
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paul_exe
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 May 2008 : 10:06:25 PM
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I could never get on with the continental reins, they use to give my delicate hands blisters - lol.
Have had a few pairs of rubber reins, and the cheaper ones certainly do not last as long as the expensive ones. (Stubben are great).
At the moment I hack out in dressage reins.... half lined rubber on the inside.
I too love my plated reins, but do not buy the cheap indian ones, if you are going to buy plated reins, buy a decent pair.
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Evie
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England
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Posted - 15 May 2008 : 02:38:13 AM
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| I used to love rubber reins when I started to ride, then a friend's horse I was riding had continental reins and ever since then that's all I like using!! They're so comfy in the hand, I think rubber reins are horrible and bulky now! |
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Cage Alma Arabians
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England
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Posted - 15 May 2008 : 06:56:35 AM
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Agree with Paul about the cheaper laced and plaited reins. The cheap ones are awful and seem to stretch if anything pulls a bit hard. I have a few pairs of decents ones that I love- can't remember who made them all but one pair is definately by Sabre and are lovely leather.
The dressage reins are good, my 11 yr old daughter uses them on her Sec C because they give her grip without taking over her hands! |
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arabic
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 15 May 2008 : 2:26:48 PM
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I dont think I have tried continental, in fact I am sure I gave a pair away a few years ago because I didnt think they looked v nice.(silly girl!) I used to have a couple of synthetic bridles and the reins were rubber coated one side - I loved them, so perhaps dressage is the way to go.
Oh dear, decisions, decisions. Will use my plain leather ones till the rubber ones from ebay arrive and see how we get on. Certainly got plenty to think about. |
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erica giles
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 May 2008 : 2:47:19 PM
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| I have rubber one side of my dressage bridle reins. But for every day riding you cant beat laced reins |
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Judith S
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Wales
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Posted - 15 May 2008 : 7:13:40 PM
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| I prefer rubber Am trialing a pair of reins with the most amazingly soft rubber grips - never seen any like them all my years of riding - they are FAB |
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jaj
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 May 2008 : 10:32:57 PM
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Oh do tell Judith! Will you be selling them? Mine are leaking rubber everywhere yeuk!
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NUTTER
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 16 May 2008 : 08:23:44 AM
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I replaced my old ones recently and the new are awfull and cumbersome!!!! the old were i think ?!!! Passoa they had thin rubber on the inside leather on the outside only about 1 inch wide they were wonderfull but after 3 years use the rubber actually did not wear but went really sticky and gluggy!!!!!
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arabic
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 16 May 2008 : 12:18:38 PM
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| Hmmmm my new ones have arrived and seem bulkier hopefully because the are new - we shall see. |
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