Gloves

[atr]

I’m having a problem with painful rubs on both my ring fingers from the curb rein on my double bridle. It appears that the seams on my Roeckl gloves are in just the wrong place in conjunction with the rein.

Whilst riding gloves are designed so there isn’t a seam where the snaffle rein sits, I don’t think I’ve ever seen gloves specifically designed for a double, with the same arrangement for the curb rein. Does anyone have any glove suggestions that would solve this?

I can wrap in moleskin I guess, but that isn’t really solving the problem. (And no, I’m not hanging on to the rein, its just my old lady skin is rather delicate there.)

[Nous]

I’ve never come across any gloves that carry reinforcement for the 2nd rein, but having googled it possibly the Premier Equine Mizar glove might meet your needs.

Mizar Ladies Leather Riding Gloves

You may want to consider silk glove liners as an option.

[Bogey2]

Have you tried holding the reins differently? I recently rode in a clinic where the trainer had me take the snaffle with my pinky and ring finger and the curb with my pointer and middle fingers. Granted it was to deal with curling (I ride a PRE) but it also gave me some relief with arthritic hands.

[lorilu]

WHich Roeckl gloves are they? I do not have any trouble with the Roeckl Roeck-Grip Gloves (formerly called the Chester).
And @Bogey2, I’ll second the suggestion to hold reins differently. I was taught to hole them “uncrossed” (ie, snaffle above curb) and since the curb “should” be fairly light contact that might help.

[leighbo009]

I am not sure how you are holding the reins and where you need reinforcements, but I just purchased some MacWet gloves (I think) at land rover & they have the same reinforcements between the pinky and ring & between middle and ring fingers. Maybe this will help?

[showy]

I had the same problem with thin little Rockel gloves to the point where my skin would be rubbed raw.

I use thicker gloves like this and no longer have that problem.

https://www.doversaddlery.com/ssg-lycro-horseshoe-back-glove/p/X1-3996/?gclid=CjwKCAjwvJyjBhApEiwAWz2nLWP_FOyAl_1YGItLtixR8yn5m7GZllAqSOXAB8XnUw4ifPX1coRLyhoChwYQAvD_BwE

[atr]

Thanks all. I tried riding with the curb reins under my pinkie finger today. Of course it felt wierd, and I didn’t feel i had the level of finesse I prefer (but this is the way CDJ rides, so it must be possible to learn to be not be quite so ham fisted with it!) but my fingers aren’t bleeding raw this evening.

I think the problem is that I have small hands and this is a lot of stuff to jam between your fingers. It may be I need to try a softer curb rein if I can’t get my head round this new method of rein holding…

[Jackie_Cochran]

@atr, when I ride with the curb rein under my pinkie finger I can “talk” with the horse at a truly subtle level.

Sagging reins are fine, the horses still feel all of my hand aids, release of my rein aid is easy, and my riding teachers tell me that their lesson horses look happy (I am the only double bridle rider at my lesson stables.)

I don’t “use” the curb rein much, the horses’ mouths are just more relaxed when they have both bits in their mouths. Sagging reins are great for communication with curb bits, I guarantee you that your horse will feel the rein aid and the release if your hand aid is well timed to the horse’s stride.

[Equibrit]

Old fashioned answer; (You need a tight fit)

SSG String Gloves (SSG Hunt Gloves)

[atr]

You know, I have some string gloves stashed somewhere. I’ll look them out and see where the seams are!

[Equibrit]

That is the beauty of string gloves. There should be no seams

In times gone by, gloves were made with the seams turned out (see link).
If you can put your hands on some like that it may help!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1196915696/vintage-nos-new-dead-stock-white-kid?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=white+kid+gloves&ref=sr_gallery-5-12&pro=1&frs=1&organic_search_click=1

[atr]

Yes. I was digging through stuff last night and found my old SSG white show gloves. Seams are turned out. I need to look at their current models to see if they are the same. You’d think it would be the logical choice and no more expensive to make, 3xcept I guess the finishing has to be better.

And the string ones will be doable once my fingers heal up! Thanks Equibrit from another expat

[hoopoe]

I tried many different gloves and never found a riding glove that was not an issue in some way. I have somewhat large hands so I switched to baseball batters gloves. The fingers are a bit longer, which suited me and the materials had more give. They also come tackified and are less expensive than riders gloves, even those made by the same company. Also wore like iron. Usually got at Big 5 or an Under Armor store

I saved my “riding gloves” for show

[lorilu]

@atr

I think the problem is that I have small hands and this is a lot of stuff to jam between your fingers.

I dont have small hands but I absolutely agree. I have a thin snaffle rein and the stops are internal, under calfskin; my curb rein is really thin, I think 3/8"? Absolutely helps. I USED to ride with rubber backed snaffle and it was just too much in my hand.

[Equibrit]

Apparently bikers like gloves with "outseams’. You will find a nice selection, suitable for schooling, if you Google “deerskin outseam gloves”

[J-Lu]

@atr,

I have the opposite problem from many here. I have wide palm and need a size 8 in many gloves.

I have several kinds of Rockel gloves and a friend of mine gave me a pair of their thinner gloves. While I swear by their winter models I’m so freakishly disappointed with their thinner model. They are falling apart so fast!!!

I live in a warm climate and love mesh-back gloves. I can’t remember the manufacturer but can check if anyone is interested. I use the Rockel’s and a brand I got in the netherlands in slightly colder and windier weather, and a slew of different gloves in winter. I guess I’m a glove snob? Or a glove hoarder? I’ve lived in lots of different climates and I suspect this is why.

[Nous]

@J-Lu

I guess I’m a glove snob?

Count me in as a glove snob.

I hate it when I find gloves I love and then either the manufacturer changes their styles or the quality goes down the toilet (Ariat I’m looking at you!).

Roeckl I can’t get along with, as they’re coated leather they didn’t last long with rubber on the inside of reins.
Ariat I used to love until the quality went down the pan and they started lasting only weeks instead of months.

My current favourites are Woof Wear, but I don’t think any of the styles will solve the OP’s problem. The Woof Wear Grand Prix Riding glove is thin and also has a breathable back fabric.

[Joan_from_Flatlands]

Im not sure these would solve your problem but I am loving the Correct Connect Oil-Tac gloves. Ive been in them all winter and they seem to be wearing very well. When I brought them home from the barn by mistake and had to ride in my previous favorite gloves, I liked them even more! They do run quite small but I just bought myself a 2nd pair to keep stashed in my trunk just in case!

All-Weather Gloves

[luvmyhackney]

Expensive but these gloves don’t have seams that would bother you. My saddleseat friends rave about them with a full bridle.

The Yorkville Show Glove

My SSG gloves don’t have the inner seams.

I purchased a pair of UVEX gloves but I hate them. They rubbed my fingers and aren’t thin enough.

[hoopoe]

@J-Lu take a look at batters gloves. Better fit and durable on my big hands