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Stubben - 5/8" 5-Plaited leather reins (C) The Stubben 3000 5/8 5-Plated Reins with their intricate design offer added strength and flexibility for comfort and practicality. More information>> From: £70 inc. VAT


Stubben - 5/8" Plain leather reins (E) The Stubben 3000 5/8" Plain Reins are made from the finest, most luxurious leather. Available in a range of colours, you can find the perfect match for your horse tack. More information>> From: £49 inc. VAT


Stubben - 5/8" Rubber reins (B) These Stubben 3000 5/8" Rubber Reins are very soft and supple, making them comfortable to hold. They also reduce slippage and are ideal for use in wet weather. Available in a range colours. More information>> From: £50 inc. VAT


Stubben - 3/4" Laced leather reins (A) These Stubben 1000 3/4" Laced Reins are designed for in hand comfort and maximum style. More information>> From: £49 inc. VAT


Stubben - Lunge reins The Stubben 1073 Lunge Reins are designed for ultimate grip and maximum ease while training your horse. More information>> From: £29.95 inc. VAT


Stubben - Round-plaited mounting strap The Stubben 1095 Mounting Strap is made from the finest leather by master craftsmen. It is plaited for an attractive look and is available in a range of colours to blend with your horse tack. More information>> From: £24 inc. VAT


Stubben - 5/8" Laced leather reins (A) These Stubben 3000 5/8" Laced Reins are designed for in-hand comfort and maximum style. More information>> From: £49 inc. VAT


Stubben - 5/8" Plain leather reins with sewn hand stops (G) The Stubben 3000 5/8" Plain Reins are made from the finest, most luxurious leather. They feature sewn hand stops that improve your grip. Available in a range of colours, you can find the perfect match for your horse tack. More information>> From: £49 inc. VAT


Stubben - 5/8" Web draw reins (2) These finely crafted Stubben 1070 Web 5/8" Draw Reins are made of the finest webbing material with buckle ends for easy removal from the girth. More information>> From: £44.95 inc. VAT


Stubben - 5/8" Leather draw reins (3) These finely crafted Stubben 1068 Leather 5/8" Draw Reins are made of the finest leather with buckle ends for easy removal from the girth. More information>> From: £55 inc. VAT


Stubben - 3/4" Web draw reins (1) These finely crafted Stubben 1071 Web 3/4" Draw Reins are made of the finest webbing material with buckle ends for easy removal from the girth. More information>> From: £44.95 inc. VAT


Stubben - Vienna side reins The Stubben 1060 Vienna Side Reins aid development in the topline and flexion when longeing. Made from exceptionally fine leather and available in a selection of colours, these reins are both pleasant in texture and in looks. More information>> From: £65 inc. VAT


Stubben - 1/2" x 5/8" Leather Dressage reins The Stubben 1/2"x 5/8" Dressage Set is ideal for dressage competitors who want their horse to exude style. More information>> From: £46 inc. VAT


Stubben - 3/4" Leather draw reins (4) These finely crafted Stubben 1069 Leather 3/4" Draw Reins are made of the finest leather with buckle ends for easy removal from the girth. More information>> From: £60 inc. VAT

The Dogwood equestrian collection - leading reins

Our reins are straps of the finest quality leather and part of the basic horse tack needed by every rider.

A bridle is worn around the horse�s head in order to ride and direct the horse effectively and the bit, a mouthpiece for the horse, is the part of the bridle where the reins are attached. The reins extend up from the outside of the bit to meet the rider�s hands.

Some types of harness may feature supporting rings which allow the reins to carry over the horse's back. These are particularly useful when a driver needs to control pairs of horses used to draw coaches and carriages.

The functionality of reins

Reins are designed to communicate with and exert control over the horse. A gentle pull on the reins will encourage your horse to stop or change direction. But you must take care not to tug too hard as pulling on the reins also pulls on the bit which in turn pulls the horse's head.

A rein may also be used to lead or guide your horse in a circle around the paddocks when training. This is attached to the halter, headgear fitted over the back of the neck and across the muzzle.

How to hold your Dogwood reins

The relationship between a rider and a horse is one based on trust and understanding. By holding your reins correctly you will be able to ride comfortably and communicate with your horse, guiding it where you want to go and exerting control over its actions without undue force:

Hold your left rein in your left hand and right rein in your right hand so as not to shorten or pull on the reins unnecessarily
Make sure that the reins are tucked under your fingers
Attain a good grip of your reins by pressing your thumb against your forefingers and hold as if you are lightly squeezing a sponge
Hold your hands in the thumbs-up position with your palms pointing slightly downwards and your thumbs turned toward each other
Relax your wrists and fingers, letting your arms hang naturally without flapping around
Try not to hold your hands any further apart than the width of your horse's neck
Hold your hands a few inches above the horse, about an inch in front of the saddle
To add length lift your thumbs to release the reins
To shorten the reins gather the extra length in your other hand

Dogwood reins and horse tack

Dogwood's collection features three types of fine leather reins, suitable for a variety of horse riding activities:

Bradoon reins
Side reins
Split reins

We have all of the fine equestrian equipment that you will need to complete your horse tack, from bridles and bits to girths and martingales. No horse is complete without one of our beautiful range of Dogwood saddles on its back and no rider is complete without our excellent Dogwood jodhpurs, riding jackets and English riding boots. Dogwood, the equestrian equipment and field sports goods specialist is here to fulfil all your horse riding needs.