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Reins

Lyn Kamer (MUSTANGRDR@worldnet.att.net)
Sat, 08 Feb 1997 15:48:37 -0500

Since everyone else was chipping in with their experience/solutions I
thought I might as well add mine. I use braided macrame cord for reins.
I start each rein with 8-10 ft. of cord, 3 lengths. I double the
lengths through snaps, scissor or whatever, then braid the doubled
strands (6 total) to near the end, and tie it in a know. Singe the ends
of the cords to melt them so they don't unravel. Make 2 reins and knot
them together or use them separately. I knot mine, after making the
reins the right length for the horse I'm riding. These are very soft to
your hands but will hold up for riding very well. They will also break
if you wind up in a situation where a horse gets a leg through, hung up,
whatever. Emergency repair can be effected by just tying the ends back
together again. I've used these for years and have had other people
ride my horses with them and like these reins too. Problem is, finding
macrame cord now is getting harder. But, it's an alternative for
someone who is interested. The cord comes in all colors so it can be
coordinated with any color tack and each roll will generally make
several sets of reins with extra cord being handy to tie all sorts of
things with.

Lyn Kamer, C.E.S.M.T. and my Mustangs, the girls: PC and Star
The Healing Touch of New Jersey

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