the horse in two reins Part 2: Using two reins to develop transitions and stops. E Article and photos by Double Dan Horsemanship very horse should be able to be ridden in a frame, whether it is a pleasure horse or an elite performance horse, and thus when a horse is started they are all treated the same with regards to their mouthing training. Part 1 of this series discussed the process of using a single long rein and Part 2 advances into long-reining with two reins. This set of exercises will help teach the horse to travel in a soft frame and aid in developing its transitions and stop. Once confidence is achieved with the one rein exercises, it is time to move to the next level using two reins. As before, these exercises are performed in a round yard and the equipment needed includes: two long reins that are 10mm thickness and 8m long, a driving whip, driving roller and a full mouth bit large D ring or sleeve ring and preferably with a 5/8” thickness mouthpiece. To begin with, the reins need to be set up by running each long rein through the ring at the bottom of the roller, and then attaching to the bit. Both reins are set up in the same fashion on either side of the horse. To read more click to purchase this issue or subscribe. The reins are set up by running them through the lower ring of the roller on each side of the horse and then attaching them to the bit. August September 2013 - Page 44