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Customer Reviews for Harwich Curb Reins by SmartPak

Harwich Curb Reins by SmartPak

Average Customer Rating:
4.625 out of 5
4.6
 out of 
5
(16 Reviews) 15
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Rating breakdown 16 reviews
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Star
0
16 of 16(100%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Harwich Curb Reins by SmartPak
Review 1 for Harwich Curb Reins by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Curb Rein

March 30, 2013
ByTrace0306
fromSE, CT
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I'll first start by saying that I really disliked riding with a pelham because I didn't like having more than 1 rein in my hand (including bats/crops, curb reins, etc), but this rein has changed my mind.
It is nice and thin (without feeling cheap/flimsy) and fits in my hand nicely with my rubber rein. It is a nice color, the leather seems nice- I've only used them less than 5 times. The only thing I'll really need to do is oil them (& my bridle).
All-in-all a great purchase, especially for the money- and it's great to get the SmartPerks discount on them too.
Review 2 for Harwich Curb Reins by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Nice leather!

February 27, 2013
ByHorsebabe
fromSpotsylvania, Va.
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of leather, nice! They are a tad short but work. It would be nice if there were different lengths to choose from. I have a very large Clydesdale/Thoroughbred cross and need large sizes in most tack accessories. I would buy this brand again!
Review 3 for Harwich Curb Reins by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Nice reins for the price

December 24, 2012
ByBellboots
fromNorth Carolina
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I think the overall quality of these reins is excellent...dont let the price fool you. This is above average leather, not that Indian stuff. The only reason I returned these to SP was that the reins didnt have a buckle in the middle...they were just stitched together and they wouldnt lay right. If they had the buckle, they would have been a keeper.
Review 4 for Harwich Curb Reins by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Perfect

November 18, 2012
ByMmccoy
fromWellington, FL
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I was looking for an inexpensive rein to test on my horse to see if he would be ok with wearing a Pelham. And this perfect. So soft and ready to use right out of the bag. I will continue to use these for a long time. Perfect size, length, width. Beautiful color.
Will definitely buy again.
Review 5 for Harwich Curb Reins by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Indian leather but useable out of the box

November 13, 2012
ByJTrott
fromDavis, CA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
These aren't as nice as my english leather curb reins but they are significantly cheaper and have a nice look to the leather. They are a lighter brown color than I had anticipated. Definitely not a dark brown.
Review 6 for Harwich Curb Reins by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great quality at a fantastic price!

November 4, 2012
ByAMG93
fromMD
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I've had these reins over a year and LOVE them. They came out of the bag SUPER soft (softer than some reins I've oiled a ton) and have remained soft with no cracking or pulled stitches whatsoever. They are a beautiful color and a perfect length- long enough for my lengthy necked TB to hack out comfortable "on the buckle" (even though there is no buckle- ha ha), but not too long that I can't shorten them without a rein loop dangling at the foot.
Now, I don't use them every day because my horse doesn't always go in a bit that requires a second rein, but when I use them they work wonderfully- small enough to fit comfortably in my hands, but with enough to them that I can really use them when my ex-racer TB doesn't want to slow down after that first gallop out in the field. ;)
I would recommend them to anyone- they are sturdy enough for riding out cross-country and beautiful enough to show with.
Review 7 for Harwich Curb Reins by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Curb Rein for Price!

October 15, 2012
ByMuni
fromNew York, NY
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I ordered this curb rein as an affordable alternative to fancy name brands. I love the supple quality to the leather and the thickness. It's a great rein (does benefit from a good oiling prior to use), well worth the price and good quality!
Review 8 for Harwich Curb Reins by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Nice reins

October 5, 2012
ByJTrott
fromDavis, CA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
They were a slightly lighter shade of brown than I expected - I was hoping for a dark brown. They were supple enough to use after one application of oil. Very good value for the price.
Review 9 for Harwich Curb Reins by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Quality and Reasonably Priced

October 3, 2012
BySS1976
fromWichita, KS
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
I bought these to go with the Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle as the textured reins that come with that bridle were hard for me to work as I have small hands and arthritis. These are wonderful curb reins, they match, they're smaller sized and much easier for me to manipulate. I plan to use the textured reins for XC and trail rides, etc.
Review 10 for Harwich Curb Reins by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Great curb rein

February 10, 2012
ByOkie7
fromLittleton, MA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
These reins require barely any breaking-in. They were very soft right out of the bag. The reason i gave them four stars was because I'd love to see a buckle in the center...would make it easier for me to put my rein stoppers and martingale on..but none the less they do the job and for a very reasonable price..you cannot go wrong!!
Review 11 for Harwich Curb Reins by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Not what I was expecting at all!

January 24, 2012
ByHunterEquitation9694
fromHouston, TX
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Because they are 100x better than what I expected!! I haven't used them yet because the pelham I ordered was out of stock, so I really can't say how their durability is yet, but I'm expecting it to be great. But holy cow! I am absolutely blown away by how soft these are coming out of the bag! I have reins that I've oiled 10 times and STILL aren't this soft. These match my current bridle/reins perfectly and are a fabulous length. And for this price? Wow. I cannot wait to use them and I will definitely be looking for these in the future.
Review 12 for Harwich Curb Reins by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

decent rein

January 20, 2012
Byeverydayrider
fromSan Francisco Bay Area
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
This is a good rein for the price. I wish it were just a bit longer b/c I prefer my curb rein to be longer than my riding rein.
Review 13 for Harwich Curb Reins by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Very Nice Curb Reins

October 13, 2011
ByCarolAnne
fromNorthern CA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I just received these in the mail to compare to a new pair of Edgewood curb reins I bought and I must say that I am more pleased with Smartpak's reins than Edgewood's. The leather on the Harwich reins is extremely supple, right out of the box, the color matches my Harwich bridle, and the reins seem to be very nice quality overall. In fact, I like them so much that I am returning the Edgewood pair and keeping these. I can't comment on durability yet, but for $30, you can't find nicer curb reins.
Review 14 for Harwich Curb Reins by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Pleasently Surprised!

October 13, 2011
ByPaige
fromOxford, CT
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
I was a little hesitant purchasing these reins because of the price, but trusting SmartPak, I went ahead and bought them.
Right out of the box with just a little hand working these reins are soft and feel like they are three times the price!
They are a beautiful color and I expect them to hold up!
Review 15 for Harwich Curb Reins by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Beautiful soft reins

September 30, 2011
ByAMG93
fromMD
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I just received these today and have not ridden in them yet, so cannot comment on the durability, but I have to say these are GORGEOUS reins and SO soft immediately out of the packaging! They were very easy to attach to my bit and are very pliable. I anticipate them being lovely reins and would recommend them to anyone. Fantastic value.
 
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Harwich Curb Reins by SmartPak
Based on 1 ratings-only review
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Would recommend? Yes 1 out of 1
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5