Weaver Leather ProTack Oiled Split Reins - Premium Hermann Oak Harness Leather - 1/2" x 8'

Experience the perfect blend of professional performance and immediate comfort with reins that feel like they’ve been in your hands for years. These weighted split reins ensure your horse feels every subtle cue, providing the "leadey" drape essential for precision in the show ring or on the ranch.

Handcrafted in Mt. Hope, Ohio, these ProTack reins are forged from extra-heavy Hermann Oak harness leather—the gold standard of the equestrian world. Each pair is double-stuffed with extra oils and hand-rubbed with saddle butter, resulting in a supple, weather-resistant finish that maintains its substantial weight and rich color through years of rigorous use.

Key Features & Specifications:

• Premium Hermann Oak Leather: Crafted from extra-heavy harness leather for unmatched strength, durability, and a lifetime of use.
• Weighted Balance: Specifically double-stuffed and oiled for a "leadey" feel that ensures a professional drape and clear communication through gravity.
• Perfect Dimensions: Measuring 1/2" wide by 8' long, these reins provide the industry-standard length for Western performance, training, and trail riding.
• Immediate Comfort: Pre-treated with saddle butter for a soft, supple, broken-in feel right out of the box, eliminating the painful break-in period.
• Quick Bit Changes: Features heavy-duty water loop ends with tie laces for secure attachment and effortless bit swaps in the field or barn.
• American-Made Quality: Handcrafted by skilled artisans at Weaver Leather in the USA, ensuring superior attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Weather-Resistant Finish: Deeply oiled and dressed to repel moisture and withstand the harshest ranch conditions without losing their integrity.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Why is the "weighted" feel of these reins important for training?
A: The extra-heavy leather and double-stuffing process give these reins a substantial weight that allows them to hang straight. This "leadey" feel provides an instant release and clearer communication, helping your horse understand subtle cues through the slack and weight of the rein rather than just direct pull.

Q: Do these reins require oiling before the first use?
A: No. These reins are already deeply oiled and hand-rubbed with saddle butter by Weaver Leather. They arrive with a premium, broken-in feel and a rich brown color, ready to go straight from the package to the bridle.

Item Number/SKU: 50-1639