Regripping reins?

[Iron Maiden]

I have some lovely Barnsby rubber grip reins that match my lovely Barnsby bridle, so v nice, big brass buckles, v good quality :) But I obviously have been fondling them a bit too much because the grippy bobbley bits have worn smooth where I hold the reins. I tend not to ride with a very firm contact so it's not normally a major issue but it can be a problem xc - especially if Mrs P gets sweaty, then the reins just slide through my hands and we end up hoooning :eek:. Anyone got any idea whether they can they be 're-gripped', or do I need to get some more? Thanks in advance for any thoughts or suggestions :cool:

[Wally]

It's not a big job to put new rubbers on them.

[Iron Maiden]

Thanks Wally. I've just checked & a new set of Barnsby rubber grip reins is £35 direct or £25 on eBay, but they don't match my bridle as they have billets. Sounds like regripping will be the best option - I'll see if my friendly local saddler will do it. If not, is it something you'd do? (Cheeky I know - feel free to tell me to trot on with that suggestion!)

[Wally]

What colour grips are they? I only have brown and black in, I can get the orange ones, would also need to know the width. Should be written on one end of the grippy bit....if it's still there!

[Iron Maiden]

They are black, can't see any writing on them but the plain leather bits of the reins are 5/8", the gripped bits are an inch wide. The grips have very small bobbles on them - I think this is a Barnsby thing & it does make them very grippy but they have taken less than a year to wear out & I'd happily have normal 'big bobble' grips instead.

[Wally]

I think I have some 5/8 ordinary bobbly grips in. in black. If not I can get them.

'tis up to you. Have a think.

[Iron Maiden]

PM me an estimate and we may well have a deal ;) The saddlers round here are not great, I couldn't find anyone prepared to even consider tweaking the flock in my Thorowgood (although the lovely Poohsmate sorted it for me this morning, thanks mate :) ).