As I sit here cleaning my reins, I keep thinking there’s gotta be a better option. I’m looking for reins that are:
-on the thinner side
-very flexible “out of the box”, broken in feeling
-(most important) easy to clean
- grippy when wet
-buckles are preferable to hook and stud
Right now, I have webbed reins. Pros- I like the thickness and general grip. Cons- The brown ones are ok but I feel like the black ones absorb dust that never comes out (despite my attempts) do they looks permanently faded.
I also have some rubber reins. Mine are by Bobby’s (?I think). Cons- they’re just a bit too thick. People also voice concerns or over rubber reins melting in the heat. Pros- very easy to clean
I’ve had braided leather reins but cannot stand cleaning them! They are also bad grip-wise when wet.
Is there a set of reins out there that’s smooth leather on the outside, rubber or webbed on the inside, with the hand stops and rein stops? I feel like the smooth leather outside would be easy to clean and return to show condition, while the hand stops and interior lining would add the grip I’m looking for.
Thanks for any suggestions!