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Whoa, rider... Curb straps and curb
chains have a purpose of working with a bit to make that horse stop, but
they need to be comfortably placed, cause most times, we want to go! For
most instances, with no pressure on the reins, as the bit hangs in the
mouth of the horse, there should be four fingers flat, between the curb of
the horse and the strap or chain. Your horse needs some wiggle room so it
can be signaled before the "bite" happens. After a while, the
horse will almost know what you are asking before you do. If the curb
strap is much more loose, it becomes ineffective. If it is too tight, it
creates an atmosphere of fear and pain. (Your horse will fight you.) All
this, while the bit is pulled toward the poll with only one wrinkle on
each side of the mouth. If using
a hackamore, start with the same 4 finger rules. Pressure should be
signaled, then applied, whether the pressure is in the mouth, over the
nose, or at the curb, or poll. General
rules: Leather straps are less severe than chains. Single chains are more
severe than double link chains. Chains that can twist flat, or be
scrambled, are very gentle when flat and increase in severity as twists
are put in. English type curb chains with the stainless hooks are a
favorite training device in both English and Western worlds. They react
and release fast. They fit on smaller bit loops. If your horse will not
turn or stop, use a drop noseband, before you try tightening the curb more
than 3 fingers flat. Ponies need pony straps. Yes, a hay string will work.
Reinsman even has rope end chains. Buckles should normally be placed away
from the horse. Quick links
will substitute for English type curb hooks. Logging chains are overkill,
usually!
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7810 Curb Chain 1/2" Harness
leather. 3 1/2"
nickel plated flat link chain.
Item #: REIN- 7810 Compare at: $12.50
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Price: $9.99
7820 Curb Chain 1/2" Harness
leather. 3 1/2"
stainless steel flat link chain.
Item #: REIN- 7820 Compare at: $22.00
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Price: $18.49
9961 Curb Chain 1/2" Black
biothane ends. Flat twisted stainless steel curb center. Stainless
steel buckles.
Item #: REIN- 9961 Compare at: $15.00
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Price: $12.49
9997 Curb Chain 1/2" Latigo
leather. 3 1/2" stainless steel flat link chain.
Item #: REIN- 9997 Compare at: $18.00
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Price: $15.99
8930H Curb Chain 5/8" Skirting
leather. 3 1/2"
nickel plated flat double twist chain.
Item #: REIN- 8930H honey
Item #: REIN- 8930L light oil
Item #: REIN- 8930C coffee
Item #: REIN- 8930R rosewood
Compare at: $12.00
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Price: DISCONTINUED
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7850 Curb Chain
1/2" Harness leather.
3 link chain with copper rivets fastening ends to chain.
Item #: REIN- 7850 Compare at: $15.00
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Price: $12.49
8931H Curb Chain 5/8" Skirting
leather. 3 link
nickel plated chain.
Item #: REIN- 8931H honey
Item #: REIN- 8931L light oil
Item #: REIN- 8931C coffee
Item #: REIN- 8931R rosewood
Compare at: $15.00
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Price: DISCONTINUED
9964 Curb Chain 1/2" Biothane
buckle ends with 3 link chain. Nickel plated.
Item #: REIN- 9964 black
Item #: REIN- 9965 brown
Compare at: $10.00
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Price: DISCONTINUED
9998 Curb Chain 1/2" Latigo
leather buckle ends. 3 link chain with copper rivets fastening
ends to chain. Nickel plated.
Item #: REIN- 9998 Compare at: $10.50
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Price: DISCONTINUED
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7800 Double Curb Chain 5/8" Harness
leather. 3 1/2"
nickel plated double flat link chain.
Item #: REIN- 7800 Compare at: $11.00
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Price: $9.99
7830 Curb Strap 1/2" Harness
leather. Adjustable
strap with metal keepers.
Item #: REIN- 7830 Compare at: $15.00
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Price: $12.49
7840 Button Curb Strap 1/2" Harness
leather with latigo buttons. Installs easily, Recommended for ring
snaffles, off set dees, and other bits where adjustment is not
critical.
Item #: REIN- 7840 Compare at: $23.00
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Price: $19.99
7984 Leather Slobber Bar 1/2" Harness
leather. Buttons. Use to connect the bottom rings of bits.
Item #: REIN- 7830
Compare at: $10.00
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Price: $8.49
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9995 Cowboy Curb
Latigo 1/2" Latigo
leather. Adjustable
strap. Easy to slide and adjust through the ties.
Item #: REIN- 9995 Compare at: $9.00
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Price: $7.49
9966 Bradoon Curb Strap 1/4" Stainless
steel bradoon snaffle curb. Adds more control to the bit by
applying pressures to the jawbone.
Item #: REIN- 9966 Compare at: $29.00
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Price: $24.99
9996 Curb Strap 1/2" Latigo
leather. Adjustable
strap with metal keepers.
Item #: REIN- 9996 Compare at: $9.00
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Price: $7.49 |
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1004 Curb Chain Surprising
little curb chains with a lot of whoa. Easily tie to adjust fit.
Nickel plated. Crimped.
Item #: REIN- 1004 Compare at: $9.50
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Price: $6.99
1005 Hackamore Curb Chain Surprising
little curb chains with a lot of whoa. Easily tie to adjust fit.
Nickel plated. Crimped.
Item #: REIN- 1005 Compare at: $9.50
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Price: DISCONTINUED
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Also: Cultured Cowboy offers
a "Stout" stubby version of these Curb Hooks. They come
from BT Crump. Stainless steel. Shorter in length than the
Reinsman pair. Item #:
BTStoutHooks
CC Price $4.99pr.
Once you place either curb hooks in
position, use offset channel locks or vise grips to squeeze the
metal around your bit. We suggest squeezing the curbside drop too.
On the off side hook, squeeze to the point it is difficult, but
you can pull the chain link in and out. On the near side, be
almost that tight, not quite. This way, even in a head shaking
accident, you will not loose your chain, and you can take it loose
to make it easier to pull your bridle on and off.
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1006 Curb Chain
with Hooks Double twisted English style
stainless steel curb chain. Most adjustable. Connect with hooks or
quick links. Twist from flat to severe pressure.
Item #: REIN- 1006 Compare at: $16.00
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Price: $12.99
1018 Curb Chain only
Item #: REIN- 1018 Compare at: $12.50
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Price: $11.99
1013 Curb Hooks only
Item #: REIN- 1013 Compare at: $4.00pr
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Price: $3.99
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1011 Quick
Links Twist the
barrel to open and close. Put barrel to the outside of the horse's
jaw. Priced per pair.
Item #: REIN- 1011 Compare at: $4.50 pr
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Price: $3.49 pr
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1002 Slobber Bar
3/16" Use to connect the bottom rings of bits. Especially
popular with hackamore bits.
Item #: REIN- 1002 Compare at: $3.80
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Price: $2.99
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