Description
Romel reins, or romal reins, are a type of rein with a romel, or quirt, built into them. This is a western closed rein with each end attaching to each side of the horse’s bit, and at the withers are joined, or closed, where the rider holds the reins. Close to where the rider holds the reins is the romel, or quirt.
Romel reins typically are intricately braided with rawhide or leather, and may be adorned with beautiful hand engraved sterling silver plated ferrules. Often ferruled romel reins have alternating patterns of silver balls and barrels. The quirt or popper can be plain or decorative with hand tooled leather. Quality romel reins are perfectly balanced and weighted to provide a stunning drape from your horse’s neck with little movement.
Rawhide romel reins are traditional and are made with intricately braided rawhide.
Oiled leather romel reins make a subtle statement while still providing all the benefits of the standard romel rein.