> Not all rope reins are so heavy Right. I'm talking about the ones that actually *are* heavy. I use rope reins too, just not the heavy Parelli-type ones. Mine are rather light, and comfortable for both me and the horse.
But, please don't be so quick to say that people use them > for appearances only! I didn't say that ALL people who use them do so for appearances. Many people who are excellent riders and have light hands like them and use them. But I've also seen many people who get them (incl. mecates and slobber straps so they have the whole package) who have no idea how to use them properly, and simply have them b/c they are cool and indicate some knowledge about NH, whatever that might mean to that person. Or they use them b/c their favorite clinician uses and recommends them. I think many of us in NH started out w/ this attitude before we discovered that not everything that a clinician recommends will work for everyone. Robyn
