I have to buy a gift for a child who is getting a Quarter horse for her birthday. The child is going to be 8. She rides trails, just for fun and wants to try barrels.
What type of leather reins should I look for or ask for? I want something in basic black, ha ha. And preferably inexpensive. The bridles I saw today were 200.00 and said things like roping reins, etc.
What are "kids in the backyard reins" called if anything? What features should I look for?
2006-09-08 14:39:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
You might look at reins for an English head stall, they have the advantage of being connected, so if she drops them, they don't end up under the horses feet.
Or try a simple barrel racing reins, also one piece, usually nylon and come in many different colors...
2006-09-08 14:41:29 · answer #1 · answered by Tess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out what the saddle looks like so you don't have clashing colors and styles. Assuming the horse is already at least broken for riding find out what kind of bridle and bit the horse is used to. Getting a headstall that has a browband for use on a horse that is accustomed to a one-ear type headstall will make the horse uncomfortable. Horses do not like too many changes. Putting a straight or curb bit in the mouth of a horse that is used to a broken or snaffle bit (or vice versa) can make the horse uncontrollable and if the rider is inexperienced can cause the horse a good deal of mouth pain. For the reins get them fairly long - they don't look bad tied with some of the end hanging and can always be cut easily if they are too long. If you buy something made of new leather it will be stiff so it would be a nice gesture to include some neatsfoot oil (light colored to avoid stains on clothing) to soften it up fast and protect it from moisture. It will darken the leather a little bit but is great for helping it last a long time. When you are fairly sure you have chosen your gift double-check with the parents of the child to make sure they haven't made any last-minute (and possibly clashing) changes. Another thing you could do would be to accompany the child and a parent to a tack (horse equipment) shop to "just look around" and see what catches the child's eye.
2006-09-08 15:41:13 · answer #2 · answered by twistedmouse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't get her a english bridle if she rides western. That looks really retarded. I would get her a simple western leather bridle. You can buy them in a package for less money. A great web site to go to is horse.com. It will take you to country supply. Go to western bridles. Country supple is the cheapest around. The leather is real and last a long time if you take care of it. Brown is a prettier color and looks better on them. So I would get her that instead of black. Unless her saddle is black. Buy horse size if she has a horse and pony size if she has a pony. You will be able to tell if it looks nice or not. Statelinetack.com is a good website too if you don't like horse.com.
Hope these websites help :)
2006-09-08 16:00:47 · answer #3 · answered by iluvmihorse12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try this website for really inexpensive but really good stuff. https://greenrivertack.com/index2.shtml I have bought a ton of stuff from them and all of it was really good quality. For reins my personal favorite are the sigle laced reins...they are super comfortable to use and I really dont know why more people dont use them. I got mine from State Line. You could also get basic rope reins with knots for gripping if she is not riding english at all. Try the website for Green River Tack first. I really think you will find what you are looking for there.
2006-09-08 15:41:30 · answer #4 · answered by madfly80 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do NOT get split reins the are too much for a young 1. and dont always go for the cheap stuff. i am a barrel racer and wen your goin fast you cant afford 2 have something break while your running. i also recommend lessons for barrels. good luck and hav fun. you aslo want to get a headstall that will giv u a lot of controll and a lot of whoa to it.
2006-09-08 16:29:51 · answer #5 · answered by aflo93 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have reins that go to an aussie saddle. for barrel i use soft reins that aren't to hard for me nor the horse. so that we both can relax and enjoy turning barrels. well i haven't turned barrels yet but i use soft reins but get some that will have a good grip for the rider. but the one i have was very expensive so good luck.
2006-09-08 14:45:28 · answer #6 · answered by .Forever Young. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look for nylon bridles those are inexpesive and fairly nice looking if you dont get odd colors. and defintly get connected english reins
2006-09-08 14:43:12 · answer #7 · answered by captian obvious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋