HELP Required Re British Cavalry Reins.

[mick3272]

Greetings,
I am trying to find out how the reins the reins of a British Cavalry troop horse Cica 1890 are held.
Would I be correct in saying there four reins two either side held in the left hand.

Now the bit I am unsure of.
Do the reins then come up from the bridle pass between the little & ring fingers. across the palm of the hand a over / between the index finger and thumb.

If this is not correct what is ?
Do you have any pictures.

Thanks Mick

 

[Red Five]

Hello

I have never ridden with double reigns myself but this link has a nice clear drawing for you. http://www.horseforum.com/english-r...ins-pelham-bits-112284/#/topics/112284?page=1

Good luck

Andrew.

 

[peedee]

Hi Mick
I just googled Horseguards mounted sentry and cropped these for you.
I cannot imagine British cavalry riding training to have a
need for change since the Victorian period ?

Also, the lower arm and hand point directly at the horses
bridle and bit when the reins are under control.

Best wishes

Paul

 

[Nap]

Hi Mick

Found these as well may be a bit of help

Nap

 

[mick3272]

Hello

I have never ridden with double reigns myself but this link has a nice clear drawing for you. http://www.horseforum.com/english-r...ins-pelham-bits-112284/#/topics/112284?page=1

Good luck

Andrew.

Hi Mick
I just googled Horseguards mounted sentry and cropped these for you.
I cannot imagine British cavalry riding training to have a
need for change since the Victorian period ?

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Also, the lower arm and hand point directly at the horses
bridle and bit when the reins are under control.

Best wishes

Paul

Hi Mick

Found these as well may be a bit of help

Nap

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Thanks Chaps.
Good coverage of Info. Paul I think the Life Guard answers the question well spotted.
Thanks all for the info.

Mick

 

[Nap]

Mick

Your dream is now a reality

Nap

 

[Blind Pew]

Apologies for coming so late to the party. This is an image I've just scanned from an Osprey book.
I hope it helps.

 

[mick3272]

Apologies for coming so late to the party. This is an image I've just scanned from an Osprey book.
I hope it helps.

Bugger.
I have this book how embarrassing.
Thank you.
Cracked it.
Mick

 

[Blind Pew]

Bugger.
I have this book how embarrassing.
Thank you.
Cracked it.
Mick

Happens to the best of us mate......

 

[Dan Morton]

A 1970s(?) Military Modeling article on the subject sent to me by Martin Tabony if my recollection is correct.

All the best,
Dan

 

[mick3272]

A 1970s(?) Military Modeling article on the subject sent to me by Martin Tabony if my recollection is correct.

All the best,
Dan

Thanks Dan
Thats a great help, confirms what I have worked out above.
Thank You
Mick