How to Make Ladder Reins

Horseback riding is one of the oldest recreational activities, and has evolved beyond its original purpose as a practical form of labor assistance and transportation. Equestrian therapy has developed in recent years to help people with physical, developmental and psychological disabilities. Ladder reins are a helpful solution for people whose motor skills are impaired, smaller riders or people who have a weak grip.

Things You'll Need

  • Sewing machine
  • 60-inch nylon reins
  • Nylon rein strapping
  • Scissors
  • Tape measure
  • White grease pencil
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Instructions

    • 1

      Cut three, 10-inch lengths of nylon strapping. The strapping should be the same width as the strapping of the rein.

    • 2

      Measure 15 inches up the interior sides of the reins. Mark these points with a white grease pencil.

    • 3

      Sew one end of one of the 10-inch pieces of nylon strapping to the place marked on the interior side of the reins; use a sewing machine. Sew a 1-inch long rectangle with a diagonal line across it; firmly attach the piece to the reins. Repeat this process with the other end of the piece on the opposite, interior side of the reins.

    • 4

      Measure 5 inches up the interior sides of the reins from the last marks. Mark the new spots with a white grease pencil. Repeat the sewing process by sewing one of the lengths of nylon stripping at the newly marked spots. Mark the interior of the reins another 5 inches higher than the previous marks. Sew the final length of nylon strapping at those marks.