EcoRider Plaited Leather Reins
Sizing & Dimensions +
| Size Group | Length Per Side (Metric) | Length Per Side (Imperial) | Width |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pony (48") | 122 cm | 48" | 5/8" (16mm) |
| Cob / Full (54") | 137 cm | 54" | 5/8" (16mm) |
LEGAL
Regulatory Show-Ring Compliance
Certified compliant with FEI, British Dressage (BD), and British Eventing (BE) competitive rules.
Traditional show-ring elegance with robust, mechanical traction. The EcoRider Plaited Leather Reins are designed specifically for hunters, showjumpers, and traditional riders who demand an anti-slip grip without utilizing rubber-lined webbing.
Hand-crafted from our premium, vegetable-tanned EcoLeather and deeply hand-treated with EcoRider's natural beeswax formula, these reins offer immediate, premium softness right out of the box. The intricate plaited (braided) leather design provides natural, multi-point finger holds along the entire length of the rein, ensuring a secure, comfortable, and highly reliable hold under any riding conditions.
Key Performance Features:
- Intricate Plaited Design: Classic braided leather construction provides multiple natural ridges that lock securely between your fingers, preventing rein slippage with minimal effort.
- Supple EcoLeather Construction: Crafted from our finest, naturally vegetable-tanned eco-leather, ensuring the reins rest softly in your hands and remain highly pliable.
- Robust & Long-Lasting: Hand-braided with high-strength leather cuts and reinforced stitching to ensure long-term durability under heavy daily use or competition.
- Traditional Hook Stud Fastenings: Fitted with secure, low-profile hook studs (billets) to keep your bit connections tidy and traditional.
- REACH-Compliant Eco-Leather: Naturally vegetable-tanned over several weeks to ensure a breathable, hypoallergenic, and exceptionally skin-kind finish.
Product code: ECO027
Anatomical Configuration
Slipping reins require the rider to repeatedly adjust their hold or clench their fists tightly, creating rigid tension that runs up the arm to the shoulder and poll. This tightness blocks the horse's head and neck extension. Plaited reins utilize the natural mechanical ridges of braided leather to secure your hold with minimal muscular squeezing, allowing you to maintain a light, elastic connection with soft, open wrists.
Material Integrity & Care
Dynamic Fit Tip
💡 Pro-Tip: To clean plaited reins, use a soft-bristled brush dampened with warm water to gently clear dust and sweat from inside the braid crevasses. Avoid over-applying heavy saddle soaps or oils directly inside the braids, as this can cause the leather to attract dirt; simply apply leather balsam to the outer braids sparingly.
The EcoLeather Taxonomy
☁️ SuperLux Softy
Crafted from pre-conditioned softy leather cuts, this range offers immediate suppleness. The leather is loose and responsive to the touch right out of the box, completely bypassing the traditional rigid break-in period.
🏆 Classic Heritage
Hand-selected from high-density bridle butt hides, this choice provides exceptional tensile strength. It offers a structured, secure feel under saddle and retains its clean lines over long-term use.
🔬 Ultra Comfort
Our absolute finest hypoallergenic leather, treated with organic balsam deeply heat-pressed into its core. Lined with a completely stitch-free underside to eliminate friction, sweat irritation, and rubbing.
