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Customer Reviews for Rubber Rein Stoppers
Rubber Rein Stoppers
Rubber Rein Stoppers help keep a running martingale from sliding down too far on the reins and getting caught in the bit. Pair. Brown.
Average Customer Rating:
(16 Reviews) 14
Rating breakdown 16 reviews
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Star
2
8 of 16(50%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Rubber Rein Stoppers
Review 1 for Rubber Rein Stoppers
Overall Rating:
Not as bad as the reviews indicate
January 17, 2013
Bynoregrets415
fromConnecticut
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
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"Maybe I feel like these weren't as bad as the ratings indicated because I went in prepared. I threw them in hot water for 5 minutes and grabbed a hoofpick. They were softened (not a ton, but enough) from the hot water, and I managed to crank them on in less than 5 minutes. Works for me!"
Review 2 for Rubber Rein Stoppers
Overall Rating:
Horrible quality
September 27, 2012
ByDLM4
fromCleveland, OH
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Quality:
1
of
5
Value:
1
of
5
Durability:
1
of
5
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"I was very careful when trying to put these stoppers on my reins, but it still ended in disaster. It took me almost an hour to work the first stopper over the leather keeper on my one rein, and still, the stopper split wide open. The rubber is very rigid and doesn't give enough to allow the hole to stretch over the reins, so it cracks and splits. Very disappointing."
Review 3 for Rubber Rein Stoppers
Overall Rating:
Not my favorite
June 23, 2012
ByTayXTyson
fromIllinois
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
2
of
5
Durability:
2
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"I bought these when we switched my jumper to a running martaingale. They were stiff and not flexible at all. It took forever to get them on my reins and they ripped in the process. I went out and bought new ones that were flexible and didn't rip when they were put on. We literally hd to use a hoof pick and pull them onto my reins.
I would most likely never buy these agin since they were soooooo stiff. They did there job, but they ripped and shouldn't have. I broke 2 of them before I bought new ones."
I would most likely never buy these agin since they were soooooo stiff. They did there job, but they ripped and shouldn't have. I broke 2 of them before I bought new ones."
Review 4 for Rubber Rein Stoppers
Overall Rating:
Haven't used yet
March 8, 2012
ByOkie7
fromLittleton, MA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Local/Open
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"I haven't had a chance to put these stoppers on my reins. I have to put them over the hook and eye at the beginning of the rein since mine don't unbuckle. The rubber seems stiff..so i'll try soaking it in warm water before trying to get them on. Sorry I don't have more to say..they were priced cheap so even if i dont' use them i'll hold onto them."
Review 5 for Rubber Rein Stoppers
Overall Rating:
Stays put!
February 8, 2012
ByHorsetime
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4
of
5
Value:
4
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"You need to use a crowbar and a well muscled stableboy to get these stoppers on, but they stay all the way up by the bit and don't slide down your reins at all which is always annoying. Worth the purchase!"
Review 6 for Rubber Rein Stoppers
Overall Rating:
Really hard to get on
December 5, 2011
Bylonehollow
fromTX
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4
of
5
Value:
4
of
5
Durability:
4
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"These have almost no stretch to them and were very difficult to get on the reins. Took me about an hour and a pair of pliers, but their on there and sure aren't moving!"
Review 7 for Rubber Rein Stoppers
Overall Rating:
Tight!
September 19, 2011
ByBarnMother
fromIllinois
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"I had read the reviewes that these stoppers were tight, and they were right! IF you can get them on, they are great. I recommend using something to help glide the keepers over the rein. With the help of a friend and two Oster hoof picks, it was much easier. My reins are leather, laced."
Review 8 for Rubber Rein Stoppers
Overall Rating:
Try Buying Another Brand
February 1, 2011
BySharpie
fromNorthern CA
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
2
of
5
Value:
2
of
5
Durability:
2
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"I have now bought several sets of these, and they seem to be very tight and difficult to put on. I even warmed them in hot water before trying to put on my reins, and I ended up breaking 2 of them. At least SmartPak did send a free replacement (yay!), but what a hassle to have to wait another 10 days for one of these! Next time I will try buying from a different vendor - don't know if they're all the same brand or not. If you do buy these, do not force them too hard onto your reins - they will break!"
Review 9 for Rubber Rein Stoppers
Overall Rating:
Your Normal Rubber Rein Stopper
December 17, 2010
ByKingsley
fromRaleigh, NC
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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Review 10 for Rubber Rein Stoppers
Overall Rating:
Works Great!
December 6, 2010
ByGiddy
fromFlorida
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"They work great. They don't slide around. They stay pretty much where you put them. I'm really happy with them."
Review 11 for Rubber Rein Stoppers
Overall Rating:
No place in my barn for these!
November 29, 2010
By3ways3days
fromMassachusetts
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
2
of
5
Value:
3
of
5
Durability:
4
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"These rein stops were much too stiff for me. They didn't slide on at all; much less on my rubber reins then my laced. They held up, being rubber, but they still don't fit. You can do better!"
Review 12 for Rubber Rein Stoppers
Overall Rating:
Standard and cheap!
August 17, 2010
BySLF
fromMassachusetts
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"These Rubber Rein Stoppers are stretchy enough to slide over most buckles and still hold their shape. Does the job for a low price."
Review 13 for Rubber Rein Stoppers
Overall Rating:
A bit stiff
May 10, 2010
ByVang
fromCentral Washington State
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
3
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
4
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"I purchased these rein stoppers for my rubber reins. The rubber reins are thicker than most leather reins so making these rein stoppers fit was very tight. Nothing was wrong with the product but next time I would find the softest, stetchiest, most supple pair of rein stoppers to slide over the rubber on my reins."
Review 14 for Rubber Rein Stoppers
Overall Rating:
Torn upon insertion
July 6, 2009
ByALLL
fromPortland.Or
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
1
of
5
Value:
1
of
5
Durability:
1
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"Rubber torn immediately while putting on reins that had leather stops. Luckily I purchased 2 pr. since they are very reasonable priced. So all is well."
Ratings-Only Reviews for Rubber Rein Stoppers
Based on the average of (2) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating:
Would recommend? Yes 1 out of 2
Quality:
3
of
5
Value:
3.5
of
5
Durability:
1
of
5