Equestrian shop in Tangstedt near Hamburg
Ahrens Reitsport

Reins

36 products

Reins made of leather, rubber or webbing, non-slip, durable and in many lengths. From Hans Melzer and Schockemöhle Sports.

Kavalkade Biothane Reins with Stops, black
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Kavalkade

Kavalkade Biothane Reins with Stops, black

€26.96€29.95

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Kieffer Web Reins Belinda, black-brass
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Kieffer

Kieffer Web Reins Belinda, black-brass

€49.46€54.95

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Busse Draw Reins Pony Basic-Kordel, black
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Busse

Busse Draw Reins Pony Basic-Kordel, black

€17.96€19.95

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Busse Triangle Reins Basic-Kordel black
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Busse

Busse Triangle Reins Basic-Kordel black

€26.96€29.95

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Busse Neck Stretcher Rubber, black
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Busse

Busse Neck Stretcher Rubber, black

€8.95€9.95

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Busse Chambon Basic, black-silver
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Busse

Busse Chambon Basic, black-silver

€26.91€29.90

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Kavalkade Triangle Reins/Vienna Reins, black
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Kavalkade

Kavalkade Triangle Reins/Vienna Reins, black

€44.91€49.90

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Kavalkade Slide-On Piece single black
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Kavalkade

Kavalkade Slide-On Piece single black

€6.26€6.95

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Schockemöhle Snaffle Reins Leather with Stops Hook Studs, black-silver
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Schockemöhle Sports

Schockemöhle Snaffle Reins Leather with Stops Hook Studs, black-silver

€53.96€59.95

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Schockemöhle Web Reins Neo Buckle, black-silver
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Schockemöhle Sports

Schockemöhle Web Reins Neo Buckle, black-silver

€29.66€32.95

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Schockemöhle Leather Reins rolled, black
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Schockemöhle Sports

Schockemöhle Leather Reins rolled, black

€58.46€64.95

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Schockemöhle Web Reins Basic black-silver
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Schockemöhle Sports

Schockemöhle Web Reins Basic black-silver

€40.46€44.95

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Schockemöhle Snaffle Reins Leather/Rubber round, black-silver
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Schockemöhle Sports

Schockemöhle Snaffle Reins Leather/Rubber round, black-silver

€58.46€64.95

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Waldhausen Triangle Reins X-Line
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Waldhausen

Waldhausen Triangle Reins X-Line

4 variants

€35.96€39.95

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Schockemöhle Curb Reins rolled, black-silver
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Schockemöhle Sports

Schockemöhle Curb Reins rolled, black-silver

€56.66€62.95

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Schockemöhle Curb Reins Leather Hook Studs, black-silver
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Schockemöhle Sports

Schockemöhle Curb Reins Leather Hook Studs, black-silver

€53.96€59.95

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Schockemöhle Curb Reins rolled black/silver
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Schockemöhle Sports

Schockemöhle Curb Reins rolled black/silver

€58.46€64.95

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Schockemöhle Dura Soft Grip Reins rolled, black-silver
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Schockemöhle Sports

Schockemöhle Dura Soft Grip Reins rolled, black-silver

€107.96€119.95

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Kieffer Leather Reins, black
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Kieffer

Kieffer Leather Reins, black

€89.96€99.95

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Waldhausen Neck Stretcher Elastic, black
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Waldhausen

Waldhausen Neck Stretcher Elastic, black

2 variants

€8.05€8.95

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Waldhausen Leather/Nylon Draw Reins two-piece, black
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Waldhausen

Waldhausen Leather/Nylon Draw Reins two-piece, black

€35.96€39.95

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Martingale black/silver
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Hans Melzer Horse Equipment

Martingale black/silver

2 variants

€44.91€49.90

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Reins half/half black/silver
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Hans Melzer Horse Equipment

Reins half/half black/silver

€35.91€39.90

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Reins finely rubberised black/silver 9 Stops
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Hans Melzer Horse Equipment

Reins finely rubberised black/silver 9 Stops

3 variants

€26.91€29.90

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Web Reins rolled Hook Studs black-silver Schockemöhle
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Web Reins rolled Hook Studs black-silver Schockemöhle

€53.96€59.95

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Web Reins black/silver
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Hans Melzer Horse Equipment

Web Reins black/silver

2 variants

€24.21€26.90

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Reins Ultragrip Rubber black/silver
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Hans Melzer Horse Equipment

Reins Ultragrip Rubber black/silver

€62.91€69.90

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Waldhausen Side Reins with Rubber Ring
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Waldhausen

Waldhausen Side Reins with Rubber Ring

2 variants

€29.66€32.95

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Waldhausen Balance Reins, black
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Waldhausen

Waldhausen Balance Reins, black

€31.46€34.95

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Snaffle Reins Leather rubberised Schockemöhle, black-silver
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Snaffle Reins Leather rubberised Schockemöhle, black-silver

2 variants

€53.96€59.95

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Grip Reins Schockemöhle black-silver
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Grip Reins Schockemöhle black-silver

€53.96€59.95

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Waldhausen Side Reins Leather, black
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Waldhausen

Waldhausen Side Reins Leather, black

€29.66€32.95

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Passier Web Reins with Hook Studs, black
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Passier

Passier Web Reins with Hook Studs, black

€58.50€65.00

incl. 19% VAT, plus shipping

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Schockemöhle Curb Reins Leather Hook Studs, darkbrown
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Schockemöhle Sports

Schockemöhle Curb Reins Leather Hook Studs, darkbrown

€53.96€59.95

incl. 19% VAT, plus shipping

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Web Reins brown/silver
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Hans Melzer Horse Equipment

Web Reins brown/silver

€24.21€26.90

incl. 19% VAT, plus shipping

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Web Reins brown/brass
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Hans Melzer Horse Equipment

Web Reins brown/brass

€24.21€26.90

incl. 19% VAT, plus shipping

Currently unavailable

Which rein material feels best in the hand?

That depends on your preferences: leather reins give a refined feel, rubber reins offer the most secure grip, and webbing reins feel grippy and stable in your hand. According to a test by Cavallo, leather reins also feel comfortable without gloves.

In wet conditions leather reins can become slippery. Rubber reins then give better grip. They are therefore a popular choice for hacks in all weathers.

Reins with or without stops: which is better?

Stops give your hand a firm hold and prevent the rein from slipping through, reins without stops are easier to lengthen and take up again. Leather reins usually come without stops and are narrower than webbing reins.

If you are just learning to maintain an even contact, you may like the orientation provided by stops. If you often allow the horse to chew the reins out of your hand, you will appreciate smooth leather.

How long do reins for a large horse need to be?

For Warmbloods you often need reins with a total length of more than three metres so that you can give your horse enough freedom at walk and on a long rein. Cavallo cites this value in its test of leather reins as the minimum length for Warmbloods.

The decisive factor is that your horse can stretch forwards and downwards. For ponies and smaller horses, correspondingly shorter reins are sufficient.

How do I know that I am holding the reins short enough?

The rein length is correct if you are sitting balanced over your centre of gravity and your elbow, hand and the horse’s mouth form a straight line. Your upper arms should hang loosely by your sides.

Many riders hold the reins too short. In walk the horse needs enough length to stretch its neck, and in extensions your hand should be able to give clearly.

By Julia Lühr, Ahrens Reitsport · Updated

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