EP# 23 - Are draw reins useful?

There's an old saying that draw reins should only be used by experienced riders... and experienced riders never need to use them. Draw reins pull the horse's head down into a shape, but are they useful? This week Jody Hartstone Grand Prix, dressage rider and Equitation Science specialist, gives us her opinion on the use of draw reins.

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[TheOliviablue]

draw reins are fine if you use them mildly and the horse is ready. there fine for frame and collection if the horse is ready

[AriellSolo]

I saw the title and I was like "oohhhh lord here we go" and when she said "draw reins have no use in equitation" I practically shouted "THANK YOU"

[sweetriddle101]

I dont see a problem with draw reins, as long as they are used correctly, and when the horse is ready, there is no problem with the use of draw reins. this horse above obviously isnt ready

[englishcowgirl98]

there is nothing wrong with them you and your horse need to be ready for them!

[hawaiianpony]

Uh wow, this person obviously knows nothing about headset, collection, or framing up if she says draw reins are not useful.....typical. Naturally in English, they're not practical (or rarely used, as they're more of a western training aid)..so im not surprised shes giving them a bad name. A calm horse will react to draw reins correctly, obviously this mare isn't ready for them and needs more ground work and sacking out. If not abused, Draw reins are a great tool.