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  A Lady with Fight
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Location: NC | I use bolt snaps. I won't ever use trigger snaps. I've seen them break way too many times. Hubby has broken his fair share of trigger snaps.
If I had a horse that was bothered by snaps I wouldn't use them. But myself, like others, would waste way too much time switching out reins on headstalls. I have one pair of split reins I LOVE. And each horse has their own headstall. I just like having bolt snaps. |
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Elite Veteran
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Location: SE KS | Southtxponygirl - 2014-01-29 3:19 PM
lhighquality - 2014-01-29 3:06 PM
I use trigger snaps, haven't had any issues with them.
With that being said, SG, CYA Ranch & Southtxponygirl, I would like pictures of your snaps to see what kinds you use, Please & Thank you!
These are what I use, but I use brass only... And I always make sure the snap are what ever you call it the part that opens up is facing to the outside. I know I'm bad but I use the trigger snaps too, I have never had problems with them, I face the clip to the outside. I used the smallest clips that I can find. 
Yes, these are what I use also!! Thanks
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| I have never had a issue using brass clips I switch from split to single reins all the time so Its easier the just snap them on and off |
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 A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | lhighquality - 2014-01-29 3:24 PM Southtxponygirl - 2014-01-29 3:19 PM lhighquality - 2014-01-29 3:06 PM I use trigger snaps, haven't had any issues with them. With that being said, SG, CYA Ranch & Southtxponygirl, I would like pictures of your snaps to see what kinds you use, Please & Thank you! These are what I use, but I use brass only... And I always make sure the snap are what ever you call it the part that opens up is facing to the outside. I know I'm bad but I use the trigger snaps too, I have never had problems with them, I face the clip to the outside. I used the smallest clips that I can find. Yes, these are what I use also!! Thanks
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Elite Veteran
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| I run in simple snaps and honestly, I have rode in them for 10 years and never have they came off. If they do, my horse probably wouldn't even notice since I barely touch her anyways (till we go to stop at least. Haha)
I'm willing to risk it for the convenience of them, since I am always changing bridles and bits around at races in quick tack changes. |
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| How about clips on headstalls? I have one set that has it but I dont use it very often. Do you think clips on the headstall affects the bit? |
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A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | spitzh - 2014-01-29 5:55 PM How about clips on headstalls? I have one set that has it but I dont use it very often. Do you think clips on the headstall affects the bit?
I don't like the clips on headstalls, to me they make the bit hang weird..  |
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Meanest Teacher!!!
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Location: sunny california | r_beau - 2014-01-29 1:05 PM I'm always changing reins and bits so I have snaps on all my reins. So much easier.
I just use the little trigger snaps that are light. I don't like big heavy clips.
I realize 100% that there is a chance they could break or fail. However, in 25+ years of riding, it has never happened. (Of course, that doesn't mean it can't.)
I use these sometimes but wrap it with rubber bands so they will not come undone and to unclip you just have to press harder to overcome the rubberband tension. |
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Location: Somewhere around here | kwanatha - 2014-01-29 7:18 PM
r_beau - 2014-01-29 1:05 PM I'm always changing reins and bits so I have snaps on all my reins. So much easier.
I just use the little trigger snaps that are light. I don't like big heavy clips.
I realize 100% that there is a chance they could break or fail. However, in 25+ years of riding, it has never happened. (Of course, that doesn't mean it can't.)
I've seen a few people do this before. Never knew why it was like that until now!! |
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Extreme Veteran
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| I always use clips, the nice ones. A girl I ran barrels with had her horse fall and as the mare was getting up her leg went through the reins. Thank god the horse was a saint and just stood there with it's leg stuck out and up in front of it while the girl got off and unclipped the reins. Will never ride without them.
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 Too Skinny
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Location: LA Lower Alabama | our last yearly show started off with a huge trip that ended with the reins around her leg. I will always use brass clips. The pros use them and it doesn't slow them down any. |
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