Not-So-Speedy Dressage
From Endurance to Dressage
Probably five, one for each functioning bridle. I should be careful about that criteria though as there are at least three bridles in my garage and another two in my office, none of which I use, but they're all "functioning." Do they still need reins? Of the I-have-a-use-for-them bridles, both Izzy and Speedy have two. Izzy has two standard snaffle bridles, each with a bit with a different purpose. Speedy has a dressage bridle and a rope riding halter, both of which get used regularly. He also has an endurance bridle, which hasn't been on him in several years, but I keep it as a trail bridle option. That still doesn't answer the question of how many sets of reins I own or need. So again, how many sets of reins are there? You'll have to be more specific. I now have the previously stipulated 5 sets of reins at the barn. That seems more than reasonable. Unfortunately, I actually own far more sets of reins than I can count on one hand. Or even two hands. And I might be dangerously close to needing three hands. As I write this, there are currently three sets of reins living in the closet in my office, two of which are brand new. In my defense, I am pretty sure they were freebies. There is a cotton web pair, a laced leather pair, and an interesting leather pair that I am considering trying. Out in the garage, there are 7 pairs of reins, all of which are in excellent shape excluding the rubber pair. I keep a pair of western split reins for starting youngsters although why is a little bit of a mystery as I swore off babies long ago. Speedy cured me of wanting another three, four, or five year old. The other six pairs are a mixture of smooth leather, cotton web, laced leather, and a lovely Beta pair that I wish I loved. I think I would nearly pay someone to make me an offer on any or all of them. Really. Do it. At least offer to cover the shipping. Do you remember that I just bought a set of Thinline reins. I really liked them. I liked them so much that I took them off Speedy's bridle so that I could use them on Izzy's bridle at the recent show we did. It's not that I am particularly lazy, or rich, but I liked them so much that I wanted to use them for every ride no matter which horse I was riding, but frankly, switching them out every day was not realistic. Guess what I now own TWO of? This purchase happened quickly because I already knew that The Dressage Pony Store carried the Thinline reins as cheaply as I was going to find. I didn't have to research a thing. And just like with the first set, I ordered on Sunday, Valerie had them in the mail on Monday, and they were on Speedy's bridle by Tuesday.
So how many sets of reins do I really need? A lot fewer than currently reside in my house. I am serious about needing to part with most of them. Help a girl out, won't you? 9/5/2019 05:19:55 pm
I don't know how helpful I'll be or not, since I'm a rabid reins collector. We may need a support group. I can think of *at least* 10 pairs of reins I have in my possession at the given time... 9/6/2019 01:23:51 pm
There is no end to the list of things that horse girls can collect. ;0) Comments are closed.
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About the Writer and RiderI am a lifelong rider.
I began endurance riding in 1996 where I ultimately completed five, one-day 100 mile races, the 200-mile Death Valley Encounter, and numerous other 50, 65, and 75 mile races. I began showing dressage in 2010. Welcome to my dressage journey. About Speedy GSpeedy went from endurance horse to dressage horse. After helping me earn a USDF Bronze medal in the summer of 2020, he is now semi-retired. Speedy is a 2004, 15'1 hand, purebred Arabian gelding. His Arabian Horse Registry name is G Ima Starr FA.
About IzzyIzzy was started as a four-year old and then spent the next 18 months in pasture growing up. I bought him as a six-year old, and together, we are showing at the lower levels. He is a 2008, 16'3 hand warmblood gelding. His Rheinland Pfalz-saar International (RPSI) name is Imperioso.
National Rider AwardsState Rider Awards
State Horse Awards
Working Towards:
CDS Sapphire Rider Award Third Level: 63.514% Third Level: 62.105% Fourth Level: Fourth Level: 2023 Show Season
Show Rating (***) CDS/USDF/USEF (*) CDS (s) Schooling (c) Clinic (r) Ride-a-Test Clinic 2023 Show Schedule
TBD 2023 Completed … Pending 2023 Qualifying Scores
Regional Adult Amateur Competition (RAAC) Qualifying Training Level 3 Scores/2 Judges/60%: Score 1: Score 2: Score 3: Archives
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