Reins! What to buy?

[nicobean]

My lovely share horse needs some new reins. The ones he has are safe but the rubber is spilt, so I'd like to get some new ones. His owner (he's a riding school horse) wants rubber grippy ones but no other preferences.

What are good brands? Are the more expensive ones worth it? Is second hand on eBay a good idea?

Thanks for any advice.

[cungryhow]

I have been spoilt with my bio grip reins, I got mine from mattymarlow on ebay and they are lovely quality but other brands are available. Much less weight and bulk than regular rubber reins.

[goodasitgets]

I have these which I really like
www.furfeathermeds.com/index.php?page=proddetail&proid=jelly

[Stinkyminkymoo]

I love eventing reins though they're a bit pricey...

I bought mine at a 1 day event but I like them as they aren't too bulky, are flexible and grippy. They've lasted for years too.

[Pixel]

I'm watching as I need some new reins too but if I get really posh ones they will show up my bridle and I'll need a new one of those too .

[backinthebox]

Jeffries Biogrip reins. They are fabulous.

[nicobean]

thanks all, will definitely check out the biogrip ones. I'm just getting back into riding after 8 years out of the saddle and love having my share to spoil!

[RinkyTinkTen]

Oh dear Pixel, that would be terrible.