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| Wanting to get a pair of soft/pliable reins, this will be my first real set to own..I know 1/2" is too small for me, so I'm assuming the next size up. Can anyone tell me who makes the nice feel soft yet good quality leather? I know I could buy the stiffer ones then soak in Neatsfoot oil, but I hear that's really messy for quite awhile. Thanks in advance |
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One Grateful Mom
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Location: wolverton,mn | K heart tack....shauna brewer |
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| If you want reins that will last a life time buy a set of these ..
they may seem expensive until you feel how they fit your hands
and fingers .... 5/8ths width ... never buy splits reins shorter than 7ft ..
XX, X, LONG X or DM is probably what you are looking for ..
They may see expensive .. they are worth it !!
On neatsfoot oiling .... once a year saturate.. let rest for a couple of hours ..
use an old tshirt or jean legs to pull reins thru to soak out any
excess .... always use neatsfoot oil on anything that gets
sweated on .. breast collars and rear cinchas ... and reins .. lol
I have reins, headstalls, breastcollars and mohair cinchas that are
15-40 years old and still in excellent shape!!
Look at his square ended mohair cinchas if you want the best and
order a roper cincha for your barrel saddle .. it will never wiggle
with you .. and comfy for your horse ...
https://www.dmtack.com/pcategory/reins/harness-leather-reins/
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Location: West Texas | Dennis Moreland has really great reins and other tack. Everything from Brad's Cowhorse Supply are good too. |
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| Tdove - 2017-01-24 7:00 AM
Dennis Moreland has really great reins and other tack. Everything from Brad's Cowhorse Supply are good too.
Agree. You can't go wrong with Dennis Moreland reins. Brad Loesch at Cowhorse Supply has a nice selection of quality tack as well. |
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 Warrior Mom
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| I have a set I bought from Larry Trocha. I love them! They were $80 but well worth it! I've had them for about 7 years and they are still in fantastic shape and feel really good. |
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Location: MN | Jerry Beagley has amazing reins in a variety of widths. |
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Location: Arkansas | Cowperson Tack has nice split reins. |
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Veteran
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| Dale Chavez harness split reins are very nice.
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Elite Veteran
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| What's a standard good thickness? I know the 1/2" I didn't like. But I don't want super thick like 1", so between 5/8 and 7/8 I assume? |
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| Harris makes really nice split reins, I love mine. |
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Expert
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Location: Willows, CA | I buy mine from M L Leddy in Ft Worth. 5/8". I ask them to pick a set that is slightly thicker at the hand end. |
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boon
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| I agree Cowperson Tack, or Pards Western Shop, I own multiple pairs from both places and they are that buttery soft feel right from the get go. These reins also have that lovely taper with the heavier weighted ends so they hang nicely and provide a really great "feel" to the horses mouth.
5/8" are a great size on a snaffle or something you are riding two handed all the time.
1/2" are better used if you are showing one handed ( I show reining horses so most of my show bridles I have 1/2" reins on) they are easier to manipulate with a single hand.
http://pards.com/products/productid/6643
http://www.cowpersontack.com/collections/harness-leather-tack/produ...
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 Stinky Cat Owner
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Location: Oregon | We have had lots of happiness with the Buckaroo Leather reins. |
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| Gulseth8-8 - 2017-01-24 1:11 PM
I agree Cowperson Tack, or Pards Western Shop, I own multiple pairs from both places and they are that buttery soft feel right from the get go. These reins also have that lovely taper with the heavier weighted ends so they hang nicely and provide a really great "feel" to the horses mouth.
5/8" are a great size on a snaffle or something you are riding two handed all the time.
1/2" are better used if you are showing one handed ( I show reining horses so most of my show bridles I have 1/2" reins on ) they are easier to manipulate with a single hand.
http://pards.com/products/productid/6643
http://www.cowpersontack.com/collections/harness-leather-tack/produ...
Hey thank you for this!!! I really don't want to spend $100 on a set |
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Location: TN | There's a guy on eBay that sells Amish made tack. I can't remember his name but if you search for split reins in there he will pop up. I bought a set of split reins and a leather running martingale from him and they are excellent quality. I highly recommend!i think the reins were about $40 |
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boon
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| You're welcome! Hope they work out for you! |
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 Born not Made
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Location: North Dakota | Boy, mine aren't anything fancy but I do know they are the thicker harness leather which I like. I think they are just a Weaver Stacy Westfall brand. But they are nice and soft! |
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Expert
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Location: Arkansas | This guy makes really nice reins as well. They are oiled and butter soft even new.
http://sandyboazreinsmaker.com/
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Extreme Veteran
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| I bought some NRS brand split reins (I got the 1/2") and they are great quality for the price. These are the ones that I got, they make them in other widths too... I think I'm going to get another pair in 5/8" or 3/4"
https://www.nrsworld.com/nrs-tack/nrs-tack-8ft-1/2in-oiled-hand-rubbed-split-reins-143375 |
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Location: MT | hotbear03 - 2017-01-23 9:26 PM K heart tack....shauna brewer
Glad you like them! 
The ones I make are cut out right next to each other so they are matched and hand finished to feel really nice right off the bat. Made from extra heavy (16-18 oz) harness leather and cut so the ends have that nice heavier weighty feel.  |
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| We get a pair of Paul Taylor split reins and a brow-band bridle for my colt training class in college, and I absolutely love them. Amazing quality and awesome price!
http://store.paultaylorsaddleco.com/reins/split-reins |
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Curve Ball
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Location: Pelham, TN | Shallow Creek Bits make a nice weight that feel great! They are available in several widths and even have the round style. The price is $40.00 Great quality harness leather! |
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Whos got the best split reins?