long reining? Do you use...

[*taz*]

when you long rein do you prefer to use 2 lunge lines or a pair of driving reins?

ive just bought a roller start long reining ferg but only have 1 lunge line so wonder whenther to get another lunge line or driving reins?:confused:

thanks!:)

tara and ferg!!

[pedilia]

I use a pair of Richard Marx longlines

[xloopylozzax]

either- if you get nice driving reins then them, but lunge lines are cheaper if you arent going to drive.

[Joyscarer]

I'm cheap and use lunge lines but then I only long rein in an enclosed area. I did consider going for driving reins when I though about venturing off the yard but then decided not to venture off the yard and it is bends that I want to focus on and I can't do that when out and about!

[jaydevon]

both. if im longreining where im behind the horse then the driving reins, if im working on a circle then lung lines. why???

for the behind work driving reins are shorter! on a circle i fined you work the horse on a fairley tight circle because of the shortness.

[laurenefb]

I prefer driving reins because I get in a muddle with 2 lungelines! Though would probably get better with practice, but can only do this with a saint-like horse!

[*taz*]

Does anyone know where i would be able to get a cheap pair of driving reins from?

Because i think i am going to gt into a muddle with lunge lines! (imthat sort of person lol!!):p

Ive looked on ebay and i cant find anything!!:o

Thanks!

[Skib]

Long lines are longer than a lunge line, I think. Mine are ayway.

Mine are Monty Roberts style ones, made by Aerborn 9 metres long, sold in a pack of two. I expect Richard Maxwell's are the same.

If you want to learn not to get in a tangle I recommend getting Richard Maxwells 2006 DVD (his latest I think). It includes very clear instruction. On the other hand, I practised using my grandchildren as horses.

[Denbenj]

I usually use driving reins if I'm just long reining from behind. Find lunge lines are so long and clumberson and I like to feel the contact I have instead of a mass of line!!

I do have a pair of lunge lines which I cut down to just for this reason!! as my driving reins are leather and a nightmare if its rainy!

:D

[*taz*]

thanks for the replies! :D

anyone else know where to get some cheap driving reins?

[jaydevon]

google driving reins, i just had a google and it throws up loads.

[*taz*]

ok thanks will have a look now!:D

[Joyscarer]

Ebay has a number of driving reins.

You need to do an advanced search and request to view shop inventory items ;)

Here you go (http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&catref=C5&sacur=0&sorefinesearch=1&saslt=2&from=R14&dfsp=1&sacqyop=ge&saaff=afdefault&fcl=3&frpp=200&nojspr=y&saslop=1&fss=0&satitle=driving&sacat=47274%26catref%3DC6&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D3&sadis=200&fpos=PO12+4JU&sabfmts=1&ga10244=10425&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fobfmt=1&saobfmts=sifonly&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search&fgtp=) :D

[HorseWhisp3r3r]

I use leather long lines, if you use lunge reins they are too light and can get in a knot easily plus it's hard to maintain a contact with them. If you use reins with some weight to them you can have a good contact. Driving reins aren't long enough to long rein properly and if you get into difficulty it's much easier with long reins to sort it out.

[laurenefb]

You can get driving reins at a reasonable price from Libby's Tack. I'm not sure what the address is right now but you could Google it!

[Ruskii]

I prefer driving reins because I get in a muddle with 2 lungelines! Though would probably get better with practice, but can only do this with a saint-like horse!

Ditto, last time I tried long reining with two long lines, I nearly stacked it :o

[Wally]

I hate lunge lines as if it's wet they take up all the rain and become heavy.

I like leather driving reins, or I make my own with water proof yacht sheets (ropes) :ight at don't get caught by the wind and rain.

[DawnHH]

I have a psir of longlines that i use but i do find it easier with two lunglines

in tend to get in a picle with the longlines.

[Skib]

Isnt it funny. Wally and DavidH two experienced horse people are allowed to get into a muddle with their long lines.
But I as a beginner had to learn properly and at some expense? Proper lessons. And rude comments from my RI.
Indeed that is why I bought a pair and practised, using the grandchildren.
Thanks for warning me webbing lines will be too heavy in the wet, Wally. So far mine have never been near a real horse or a rainy day.