i’m not trying to force anything. i am discussing something on what is known as a discussion board.
that is like telling you that you need to quit forcing your opinion on me that i should tell a gelding, ask a stallion and discuss it with a mare.
really :lol:
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i’m not trying to force anything. i am discussing something on what is known as a discussion board.
that is like telling you that you need to quit forcing your opinion on me that i should tell a gelding, ask a stallion and discuss it with a mare.
really :lol:[/QUOTE]
“if you don’t care about any of these things, then hey! they are a tiny bit more convenient than buckles. this should save you approximately 10 seconds in your busy life when you don’t have to worry about your horse’s comfort or preference.”
That’s what I have a problem with. You’re being snotty about it because other folks might use clips or like them.
:rolleyes: THAT was uncalled for. What is it about people on this particular Dressage board??? Get off your high horse and remove the stick please.
Thanks.
If you really feel that its neccessary to berate other posters as you did above for no apparent reason I feel sorry for you. You must have one very boring and sad life.
Just wanted to add my 2cents to the discussion.:winkgrin:
clASS - I love clips.
OP: I have found the clips you are talking about at Tractor supply, I also find them very nice to have.
What I did once, was just thread the rein (hook stud end) through the clip, and just use the clips. Worked well when I needed to get things on/off quickly for whatever reason.
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:rolleyes: THAT was uncalled for. What is it about people on this particular Dressage board??? Get off your high horse and remove the stick please.
Thanks.
If you really feel that its neccessary to berate other posters as you did above for no apparent reason I feel sorry for you. You must have one very boring and sad life.
Just wanted to add my 2cents to the discussion.:winkgrin:[/QUOTE]
Finally someone sees what I’m seeing! Thank you! :lol:
What if you took some embroidery thread or a similar type of fiber and wrapped it around the tip of the hook over and over again so that you cover up all the metal yet still allow the clip to open and shut. That wouldn’t get rid of the heaviness of the clip (unless you used plastic) but it wouldn’t clank around the horses mouth as much either.
I use clip on reins for the multiple diciplines and horses I ride, and no horse has ever reacted to any clanking you may be thinking of. If the horse has a steady head and you have quiet hands, the clips set quiet on the bottom of the bit ring. A problem dressage horse I rode has a very sensitive mouth, and using clip on barrel reins (to get rid of the bite and give a little grip when he decided to go off) did not bother him one bit until he tossed his head.
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:rolleyes: THAT was uncalled for. What is it about people on this particular Dressage board??? Get off your high horse and remove the stick please.
Thanks.
If you really feel that its neccessary to berate other posters as you did above for no apparent reason I feel sorry for you. You must have one very boring and sad life.
Just wanted to add my 2cents to the discussion.:winkgrin:[/QUOTE]
so “endurance rider” is an insult now? or maybe you are misusing the word ‘berate’ - do you know what it means? hate to tell you, but i probably know more about it and have ridden more endurance than ace ventura ever has. i feel sorry for you that you feel you need to defend someone because they ride endurance. thanks for the two cents, it’s a shame you didn’t have anything more to offer.
I would avoid the “Lobster” claw clips since I have had them come undone before.
I have used them and did notice that the contact was not as good as when the reins were attached directly to the bit.
Oh your more than welcome. Have a nice day. 
:yes:. Well sadly between Class-less and the assortment of other characters on the dressage forum I can see why most from other disciplines choose not to post over here very often. Why bother when you have to constantly deal with the “holier than thou” attitude ?? As much as I love riding and learning about dressage I’d much rather DISCUSS with people that actually know how to DISCUSS properly. Hence why I usually make myself scarce over here.:winkgrin: JMHO
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I use clip on reins for the multiple diciplines and horses I ride, and no horse has ever reacted to any clanking you may be thinking of. If the horse has a steady head and you have quiet hands, the clips set quiet on the bottom of the bit ring. A problem dressage horse I rode has a very sensitive mouth, and using clip on barrel reins (to get rid of the bite and give a little grip when he decided to go off) did not bother him one bit until he tossed his head.[/QUOTE]
I agree. My main bridle does not have clips, but my trail riding bridle/alternative bridle does. Indeed, the clip lies quietly when on a loose rein (as when on the trail), and if you are riding into contact with quiet hands, there is no slip/slide/clank issue. I suppose it might arise if you are riding with a looped rein with some contact and/or have unsteady hands. I kinda question using plastic clips - I would worry about breakage. Alligator clips - eh…used 'em on my trail trials bridle and they came unsnapped at inconvenient moments. Fortunately, the horse was dead quiet so nothing bad happened!
Answering the OP:
FWIW, I prefer a clip like the ones on these reins:
http://cgi.ebay.com/BLACK-RUBBER-REINS-WITH-CLIP-ENDS-4-BRIDLE-Free-UK-P-P_W0QQitemZ300207537891QQihZ020QQcategoryZ47274QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p1638.m122
because the other clip mentioned here, while fine for longe reins etc, is a bit bulky AND the finger part of the snap can poke some horses unintentionally.
I prefer to buy the reins with the clip already sewn in, although I have pairs with clips I’ve added.
For whatever reason, adding a clip to a buckle end/hook end rein makes a different feel on the reins; although it is only a small weight difference, if one is trying to ride in such a way that a few ounces of ressure can make a difference–then the few ounces represented by the extra metal can and will make a difference. More to some horses than others.
IMHO.
Clips are cheap at Home Depot or Lowes. Just make sure you measure the width of your reins because some are wider than others. Learned that the hard way. 
Also, make sure you don’t use them on show day. I almost got eliminated because I had them on my reins in the warmup. They are not allowed. They are considered an illegal attachment. Lucky a nice trainer (I was showing alone) came over and advised me in time to remove them.
They are allowed in the sporthorse in-hand shows though. I learned about them by seeing them used a lot at inspections. Easy on and off for at liberty and free jumping phases.
They are very useful. I never had any issues with using them. Never noticed any mouth issues or such. I look for the ones that are as small as possible while still fitting the reins.
By the way, I do have a pair of pink reins.
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