Romal Reins-When, Why & How to Use Them
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- Romal rein use continues to gain in popularity (find this complete video in the Dennis Moreland Tack blog at www.dmtack.com...) in the show pen, on the ranch and on the trail. Follow along on the video as Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack visits with cow horse trainer Christian Lybbert of Lybbert Performance Horses in Whitesboro TX to learn some interesting facts about using romal reins bit.ly/2hpU2Iy.
A Romal Rein is a closed rein composed of 2 distinct parts: the reins and the romal. The reins are attached to the bit with rawhide or leather loops, snaps, or rein chains. They make up approximately half the length of the entire piece of equipment. The romal is a single cord equal in length to the reins and joined to them with a connection strap. A popper, that can serve as a quirt, is attached at the end of the romal. It is made of a flat doubled piece of leather, so it makes a pop when it touches a surface.
Christian explains, to hold romal reins “use your right (dominant) hand to hold the romal down by your hip and your left hand to hold the reins.” He says by making a fist around the reins and keeping your thumb up you will be prevented from getting any fingers between the reins which is a disqualification at most shows. Christian also advises “keep your elbows in and keep the romal close to your leg.” Dennis says, according to National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) rules “there should be at least 16 inches between your hands.”
Christian explains that “when competing in NRCHA events, romal reins are used on bridle horses. Bridle horses are advanced horses that are 6 years old and older. Christian also explains that rules about particular requirements for holding and using romal reins between organizations are often similar but there are some differences. He says its good advice to always know the rules for the organization you are competing in because slight differences in the rules can result in large penalties.
Dennis says romal reins can help improve your posture on your horse. “If you’re using split reins (held in one hand) they can pull you forward. With romal reins held in your fist with your thumb up-it straightens you up. It helps you do what your mother always told you to do-to sit up straight.”
Buttons (knots) are braided onto the first 18 inches of each rein. Dennis says “these buttons have a purpose. They add weight and balance to the reins. They also help to keep the body of the rein off the neck of the horse to protect the rein from sweat. They put a little extra pressure on the side of the neck the rein lays against when cueing for a turn with the rein. The horse feels the buttons and responds better than with plain leather reins.”
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.”
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Estás riendas son MUY Mexicanas. Es una de las muchas invenciones ecuestres Mexicanas. Las “bolas” que están en la parte de la rienda no en el ramal, no es tanto para protección del sudor como erróneamente dice este gringo en el vídeo. Esas “bolas” en las riendas son para dar señales a el caballo cuando el jinete mueve la rienda para anticipar el movimiento que se le pide al caballo antes de que la señal llegue a el freno para que no se use tanto el freno y el caballo entienda por otras señales como esta y no necesariamente con el puro freno. Lo que si es cierto es que el ramal de la rienda te puede ayudar o hacer las veces de chicota/cuarta o azote para apurar o arrear a el caballo o las reses.
Texans explaining Californio style riding and tack.
Christian worked for Bob Avila in California
@petebowling4717 Avila does not necessarily follow the Californio tradition. But my point is that Texans seem to co-opt all the California traditions and events.
still not clear -- how does one actually use the romel, and what for? reining with one had is possible with ordinary reins but the romel -- what's its function?
Same thing, built in crop and you can larp as a vaquero
The horses I ride don’t even know how to neck rein lol
That rider really bothers me. I wish he would lower his stirrups. His legs look cramped and his heels are stuffed downward. This doesn't make for a balanced ride.
It's important to have your stirrups quite short when riding cow horses so you can balance off the stirrups without putting much weight in them and also balance with abdominal muscles while having hips free. It may be hard to imagine until you try it, and it's a lot of fun, and something everyone who rides might like to try! It makes for a very balanced ride which is necessary for the quick, powerful turns and stops involved in riding cow horses.
Gosh! I’m glad I was not the only one that thought his stirrups are too short.
If you are going to tell people how to use ROMAL reins, do it right. The ONLY class there is a penalty when using ROMAL reins properly in an AQHA class is in the reining. The reined work portion of the cow horse class is exempt from the reining rule.
Thank you verry much Mr.Moreland! I watch you fom black forest, in Germany.
You're welcome! I'm glad you like the videos!