Leather Lead Reins & Lead Ropes

A leather lead rein or leather leadrope is a great match for a leather head collar, giving an extra touch of class to your horse’s look. Leather lead ropes or lead reins do provide a more stylish offering. Combining fine leather with silver, bronze, and gold chains and fittings, leather lead ropes for horses are a popular option for handling horses at shows, trotting up, exhibitions, and in-hand classes.

Leather lead ropes or lead reins are typically thinner and shorter than most nylon lead ropes, however, they are still pretty strong and robust. They are usually not used often for day to day use around the yard, loading etc.

Leather Lead Ropes with Chains for Horses

A leather lead rope with chain is a stylish way to present your horse when out at a show, whether you are in a lead rein class or perhaps doing for trot up.

When you are at the show, and your horse is tacked up in their Sunday best; a leather leadrope is a finishing touch and can be a practical option to your extra stylish ensemble. The double or twin chain lead rein options allow clipping directly to either side of the bit, providing more control and less hassle than fitting a headcollar over the bridle.
This option may not suit all horses or ponies, some just prefer using a headcollar and conventional leadrope design.

In Hand Leather Lead Reins from Top Brands

In-hand showing classes are great for introducing the youngest riders, usually between 3 and 7 years old, to equestrian showing events. In these events, the little riders are escorted by their instructors or handler using an in hand leather lead rein. A leather lead rein with chain is a popular type of leather in hand lead rein, featuring a long flat leather section with a loop or stop at one end and a brass or gold chain with a clip on the other. Most leather lead reins have one clip but sometimes come with a double clip attachment or alternatively you can purchase a double coupling allowing connection to either side of the bit for extra control, sometimes useful in lead rein classes.

In our collection, you will find excellent leather lead rein or leadrope choices so that you can show off your horse in a fashionable way and make a statement wherever you choose to take your horse.

If you need help finding the perfect leather lead rope or rein for your horse, contact our Discount Equestrian expert team. We are always happy to help! 

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