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Who knows what the one rein stop is2007-11-24 21:22:58

**** Edit**** I don't know what TY is... LOL sorry

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Great question Mulereiner! You've already got some great descriptions on the board. I was taught to do this at a very young age & have luckily only used it a few times when I was being run off with. It is something I like to teach young horses and use as a strategic distraction when trouble looms on the horizon lol. I don't know of another name for it other than the one rein stop either.

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I know it and every horse I've ridden has known it or learned how to do it, thankfully I've never had to use it in an emergency!

I actually need to consult with some driving trainers about an alternative for when I start my Minis in harness. I'm not sure how well it'll work when they've got a cart behind them.

Thanks for the details about one-reining in harness, Mule! I figured ground driving it would pose no issues, but those shafts take a bit out of the bending aspect. Circles it is, and hopefully we won't have many runaways.

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My parents trained horses for a living for over 15 years and we never used the "one rein stop" I have heard of it but have never seen it done. I guess to each there own.

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Yes, I learned it as an essential tool in case your horse bolted on cross country! I learned it as "pulley rein".but same thing.

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In a short description, a one rein stop is where you put one hand, usually your inside, on your horse's crest and use your outside hand to pull his head until he stops. Basically, it is used as a last resort for a runaway horse.