Best Horseback Riding Lessons in Darlington

What are Balanced Support Reins and how do they fit ?nBalanced Support Reins are an unique original multi functioning rein that work in an opposite way to Grass reins and Daisy reins (and side reins, which are not designed to be used when riding ). nThey are a normal riding rein with an extra elastic support rein on each side ,they are adjustable on the rein via a buckle. The elastic support reins clips to the d rings and the front of the saddle on each side. Balanced Support Reins can be used with any bit and can be use with a martingale if required .nThey are less bulky and tidier as they to not fix to the ponys head or have a direct contact on the bit . They do not fix the pony into a contact and do not restrict the natural movement of the pony.nWhen fitting the reins the support rein is best to be on the loosest setting ( hole nearest to riders hands )nWhen clipping the rein to the d rings they should not be stretched to attach or pull the pony's head back to the vertical. There will be a contact at this point through the riding rein to the bit, but when the rider is mounted and has a contact on the rein , the support rein will lie slack. nThe elasticated support rein will come into action when the riders contact is lost or threatened ie pony pulls or snatches or rider drops the rein. The support rein acts like a soft pair of forgiving hands that will give with the pony but take back , this is where they work differently to other products. They do not fight with the pony. Side and grass reins do not give, they block, so the pony will fight or lean on them. Imagine yourself being restricted in movement of your head or a limb , it becomes frustrating and you will eventually lose concentration on what you are doing and start to become angry ,you will adjust the way you move to compensate for the restriction and you will start to ache and your muscles will tire .nBalanced support reins don't do this as the pony can still stretch through their back they can still stretch their head and neck forwards and sideways , as the elasticated support rein will move with them. The difference is that it is giving and taking so the pony assumes it is the riders hands and doesn't fight as it knows it can still move and doesn't cause a fight with the rider so does not feel restricted , can still engage the hind legs and can concentrate and be happier , the support rein can be adjusted to a fit to suit the pony's size. They can also be used when jumping.nThey also help the rider to relax and ride with a lighter hand and contact as the rider will benefit from confidence that they are not going to lose control of the rein nThey can help with straightness as the rider can relax the contact of the rein and allow the pony to feel the support rein contact and ride into a soft even contact. nI hope this information helps to understand how they work.nWe also sell d ring replacers that slide over the stirrup bars if your saddle doesn't have d rings x...