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Why can't I understand the concept of double reins? At my old stable, none of the horses had them and now at my new one some do. How do I use them? I'm so stupid, I've been riding for seven years and have never ridden a horse with double reins!
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I rode a pony w/ double reins before.. prob not properly tho. lol.
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When you say double reins do you mean you're riding in a pelham?
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| Double reins, also reffered to as a double bridle, are most common in dressage, saddleseat, and certaian hunter classes. So depending on what discipline you ride you may never need to use a double bridle. Double bridles aren't introduced or allowed until third level (where they are optional) and then become mandatory when you hit Prix St. George. Basically a double bridle consist of two bits, a snaffle and a curb. The snaffle, which always lays above the curb in the horses mouth, is used like a regular snaffle. The curb is only used to increase flexation and bend. A double bridle takes some time to get used to and can be easily misued and counter productive if used by an inexperienced rider. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_bridle
If you want to know more about the history and exactly how they work browse through that website.
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Ask your trainer to show you the right way to hold/control 2 sets of reins. The way I was taught is to hold your regular set of reins(the snaffle rein) like normal, then put your middle finger over the 2nd rein(at least I think thats how, its hard to explain in words). It takes a little getting used to, but after a couple rides you dont even think about it anymore.
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pony_girl (6/17/2009)
When you say double reins do you mean you're riding in a pelham? I don't think she knows what exactly she means by double reins. A double bridle consists of two bits therefore it has two reins. A pelham is a single bit that can be ridden with single or double reins.
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| The snaffle set of reins is used for usuall stuff. (steering, stoppins, etc.) The other set of reins (usually curb reins) is used for controlling a strong horse. The instances I've used the curb reins in are when a horse wants to put his head down and buck, or take off. Then it gives you more controll. In the showring it just allows you to use smaller aids to tell your horse what to do.
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If your talking about pelhams/ elevators, unless your horse is super responsive and you have gentle hands, you really shouldn't use one, they're really harsh. Royal Affair explains it much better.
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Your snaffle rein is held normally (between your ring and pinky finger). Your curb rein is held between your middle and rind finger.
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