Can you use romal reins with a snaffle bit?

Romal Reins are used on horses that have transitioned to a shanked bit or spade bit after being well trained in a hackamore and/or snaffle.

What are romal reins used for?

Romal reins allow for minimal movement of the rider’s hand and create more precise, light cues to the horse through the bit. Christian explains, “There’s a lot of tradition behind using romal reins. When you use them, it shows the quality of your horse and the quality of the rider.”

How long are romal reins?

48 inches long
The romal and reins are each 48 inches long and connectors are 12 inches for a total of 108 inches.

Are rope reins good?

They’re easy to use when you’re following a trail and don’t need to guide your horse’s every step. Rope reins are easy to hold onto, as well as to shorten and lengthen. However, if your horse has a very long neck, you may prefer a 10-foot rein. Find a length that also helps you ride on a loose rein with a relaxed hand.

What bit do you use with Romel reins?

Romals are used on horses that have transitioned to a shanked bit or spade bit after being well trained in a hackamore and/or snaffle. Romal reins have 2 distinct parts: the romal and the reins. These parts are balanced in length and weight and are connected in the middle.

How do you hold romal reins?

How to Hold Romal Reins

1. The romal should go across the palm and around the thumb.
2. The hand should be closed into a fist over both reins with no fingers in between, and the thumb must be on top.
3. The rein hand should always be in front of the romal’s knot, where the two reins meet.

How do you pronounce romal reins?

A Romal (pronounced ro-MAHL), is a type of long quirt attached to the end of a set of closed reins that are connected to the bridle of a horse.

What is a romal rein?

Romal reins are an extension of braided material attached to closed reins and can be found in many western events from reining, working cow horse and ranch riding to western pleasure and trail. Trainer Jay McLaughlin regularly uses romal reins with his reining and reined cow horses.