The Complete Handbook of Reins
The professional's guide to selecting, using, and maintaining reins for every discipline and horse
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
The definitive reference for choosing, setting up, and maintaining reins across all equestrian disciplines—grounded in mechanics, materials, and real-world professional use.
About this book
Reins are a direct mechanical link between rider and horse, yet most riders and even some professionals choose them based on tradition, habit, or marketing claims rather than actual performance requirements. This handbook organizes professional knowledge about reins into a single reference: how reins actually work, why type and material matter, how to select the right specifications for your discipline and horse, how to install and adjust them correctly, how to maintain them, and how to diagnose problems when something goes wrong.
Whether you're setting up a lesson program, advising clients on equipment, managing a boarding facility, or competing seriously, you need to understand rein mechanics, materials, fit, and failure modes well enough to make decisions and troubleshoot problems. This book is written for professionals, instructors, trainers, farriers, and serious hobbyists who want practical knowledge rather than marketing.
Reader Reviews
William Thomas
★★★★★Finally, a book that treats reins as a serious engineering problem instead of an afterthought. I run a busy lesson program and was surprised how much Chapter 1 clarified about what actually happens when contact changes through the reins—the mechanical link the author describes is exactly the framework I've been missing. The chapters on setup and maintenance alone have already saved me time and money, and I'm using the brand comparison section to rethink our purchasing. This is exactly what I've been looking for.