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Customer Reviews for Grab Strap

Grab Strap

Challenging ride ahead of you? The Grab Strap attaches to any English saddle. Just in case. Leather. One size.
Average Customer Rating:
4.379 out of 5
4.4
 out of 
5
(29 Reviews) 28
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating breakdown 29 reviews
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Star
2
27 of 29(93%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Grab Strap
Review 1 for Grab Strap
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Good strap

December 16, 2012
ByMyboySiggie
fromIndiana
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Eventing
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"It is indeed like others mentioned not very long, but works great for us. Well made, very comfortable grip. Very happy with it so far"
Review 2 for Grab Strap
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

grab strap...

October 23, 2012
Bydqwannabee
fromPNW
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"...even dressage riders need one on occaision! With that in mind, I wish this were available in black as well, to match my black tack. But, since I'm only using it for schooling, the brown on the black saddle is no big deal. (unlike some other reviews, I don't have a problem with the length. I attached it with the Dee-savers and it seems to work just fine.)"
Review 3 for Grab Strap
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Nice for many uses.

October 23, 2012
ByBitoFaithFarm
fromNorristown, PA
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I love to use this strap when working with beginner riders and with young horses while I am riding. Its a nice quality leather and does not seam to stretch as much as many others I have used did. I also love them for Lunge lessons when teaching riders new things or having them work with no stirrups for the first time (it also helps keep the reins back, just buckle them to the strap and lunge away)"
 
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Review 4 for Grab Strap
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Sturdy leather

October 16, 2012
BycGal
fromNYC
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"I never thought I'd need one of these, but my trainer is having me do some exercises that involve the grab strap. It's nice leather and it's sturdy. So I say it's not a bad thing to have in your bag of tricks."
Review 5 for Grab Strap
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Fits kids saddle

September 26, 2012
ByAmateurLady
fromNorthern California
Expertise:Intermediate
"I purchased this grab strap for my daughter's 15" jumping saddle. It fits the saddle well and looks nice."
Review 6 for Grab Strap
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Good length, but don't use for safety vest

August 15, 2012
ByBayAreaRider
fromVallejo, CA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I bought this thinking it would look nicer than the nylon strap sold by the safety vest company. I now realize that I need to attach my vest to the stirrup bar, not to the wimpy D-rings on the front of my saddle. I have a young horse and a little extra something to grab is always good, I'm keeping it for that purpose."
Review 7 for Grab Strap
Overall Rating:
1 of 5
1 of 5

I wouldn't recommend

July 12, 2012
Byeventersw
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
"I gave this one star bc the strap is to short to fit on a jumping saddle or dressage saddle. You can not grab it with an adult hand if your horse starts to get fresh. Maybe this would work on a kids saddle but did not work on my saddles. The leather is nice and it looks like it is made well though."
Review 8 for Grab Strap
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Grab Strap

April 19, 2012
ByMrsOffie
fromPoulsbo, WA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
"The grab strap is very nice. It is a little stiff, but otherwise a great buy for the price."
Review 9 for Grab Strap
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

nice strap

April 13, 2012
Bypatif
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"only not rated 5 star because I wish it was a bit longer"
Review 10 for Grab Strap
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

April 1, 2012
Bylegs
fromNJ
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"I like the fact that this product is rolled so it is easier to grab during an "oops" moment."
Review 11 for Grab Strap
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Grab Strap

March 29, 2012
ByMrsOffie
fromPoulsbo, WA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Very nice quality grab strap. It came to me feeling already broke in. It is a nice solid, yet soft leather."
Review 12 for Grab Strap
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Grab strap

March 19, 2012
Byzumzum
fromNorthern Nevada
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"The workmanship is very good. I haven't used it yet."
Review 13 for Grab Strap
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

March 9, 2012
BySarahjoy
fromLos Lunas, NM
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I bought this for a client that is learning to ride in an English saddle for the first time (she's always ridden western.) She used it for one ride before she got the hang of it, which is good enough for me. I buckled scissor snaps onto each end of it to make it both easier to take on/off & to make it slightly longer. I had found it to be a tad short. But it's good now. Leather quality isn't wonderful, but who cares. It's simply a raw beginners crutch or a good tool for a lunge line lesson. Works for me. Sarahjoy Crain, trainer/owner - Independent C Farms"
Review 14 for Grab Strap
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Oh S--- Strap

November 14, 2011
By4poco
fromWest Tisbury, ma
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Perfect for introducing beginners to the saddle. Adds a huge level of confidence!"
Review 15 for Grab Strap
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Quality product

October 11, 2011
Bymustangsally92284
fromYucca Valley, CA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"The grab strap that I purchased is made of quality leather of the appropriate length. Have to admit I have not had to use it yet but I am glad it is there. Also bought the D straps to save my D rings on my saddle."
Review 16 for Grab Strap
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Haven't had to test it yet!

October 7, 2011
ByKSH1
fromupstate New York
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"Nice touch - 2 holes on each end so length is slightly adjustable. I put it on a lesson saddle and so far it hasn't been put to the test but installation was a piece of cake and it looks nice enough!"
Review 17 for Grab Strap
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Used for Hit Air vest

September 12, 2011
ByCris
fromAL
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
"I got this to attach my lanyard from my hit air vest to the saddle, I had seen and talked to a few people and felt I would rather have a leather grab (ie break away) strap than the nylon one sold from hit air (airvest.com). Love the quality and perfect for my hit air vest!"
Review 18 for Grab Strap
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Well Made

July 14, 2011
ByRambo
fromGales Ferry, CT
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I use this grab strap on my saddle whenever our grand kids ride. It is well made and gives the kids a more secure feeling in the saddle."
Review 19 for Grab Strap
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Just in case

July 5, 2011
ByEventer723
fromMinnesota
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Love having this on the front of my saddle, just in case! It is nice enough leather to go with my high-end saddle."
Review 20 for Grab Strap
Overall Rating:
1 of 5
1 of 5

Too Short

July 2, 2011
ByPrissy
fromHouston, Texas
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
"On my wide tree (for a warmblood) cutback dressage saddle, this grab strap stretched so tightly across the pommel that it was of no use, even when on the longest adjustment buckle hole. So tight across that it dug a furrow into the saddle leather. If the strap were a few inches longer it would otherwise be fine, it had good hardware and attractive leather."
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