[drivingpairs] Re: rein clips

In a message dated 1/16/2004 12:00:51 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

> 
> The advantage of rein clips for tandem or four-in-hand is, that you don't 
> have to concentrate so hard on avoiding to have the reins being pulled 
> through 
> your hand by a strong leader, so you don't constantly have to press your 
> fingers 
> together so hard to prevent rein slippage, which can make your hand tired 
> and 
> gives you arm cramps. Instead with the rein clip you can relax your hand and 
> 
> arm and concentrate on driving, rather than on holding on to the reins. So 
> it 
> is of much advantage if you have strong leader, and you want a strong 
> leader, 
> as that way he stays on the bit and you can steer him.  But, the rein clip 
> does have the disadvantage that when driving Achenbach, you can not always 
> easily 

I'm sorry, about my earlier post.  I misunderstood what "rein clips' were.  I 
thought we were talking about clips that attach at the bit, not in the hands. 
 Please disregard my earlier post.
Trish


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