Published by FR Vincitore | Customer Stories & Product Reviews
When it comes to equestrian safety equipment, nothing speaks louder than the experience of real riders. Helmets, body protectors, safety stirrups. We trust them because riders like us have worn them, tested them and come back to say: these work.
The FR Vincitore Libre Safety Reins are no different. Since launching earlier this year, the Libre Reins have quickly become one of our most popular products and the riders who've made the switch have been kind enough to share their stories.
In this post, we're letting our customers do the talking. Here's what real riders across the UK (and beyond) are saying about the FR Vincitore Libre Safety Reins and why they made the switch.
First...What Are the FR Vincitore Libre Safety Reins?
The Libre Reins are some of the newest addition to the FR Vincitore family and they're designed specifically for riders who love the feel of classic rubber grip reins with one crucial upgrade: our patented quick-release safety connector.
Here's what makes them special:
• Classic rubber grip reins — familiar feel, trusted grip
• Available in 12mm or 16mm width depending on your hand size and preference
• Optional leather loops for extra grip
• Patented quick-release connector — releases in an emergency, stays firm during normal riding
• Reassembles in seconds after release
• FEI, British Eventing (BE) and British Showjumping (BS) approved
• Starting from just £58 a pair — the most accessible safety rein on the market
But don't just take our word for it. Here's what our riders are saying.
"I Didn't Think I Needed Safety Reins — Until I Did"
One of the most common things we hear from new customers is that they didn't think safety reins were for them. They'd been riding for years. They knew their horse. They were careful.
Sound familiar?
The truth is, rein entanglement doesn't discriminate. It happens to experienced riders and beginners alike, in the arena and out hacking, with the calmest horse and the most unpredictable one. It happens in a split second.
"I've been riding for 22 years and never thought I needed safety reins. Then my mare spooked and I came off. My reins wrapped around my wrist before I even hit the ground. I wasn't seriously hurt, but it shook me. I ordered the Libre Reins the same day. I genuinely wish I'd had them years ago." — Verified Customer, United Kingdom
"My instructor recommended FR Vincitore after a nasty incident with another rider at our yard. I went for the Libre Reins because of the price point — I wasn't sure if I'd like them. I absolutely love them. They feel just like normal rubber reins but I have complete peace of mind." — Verified Customer, United Kingdom
"Finally — Safety Reins That Don't Cost a Fortune"
We designed the Libre Reins with one thing in mind: making safety accessible to every rider, regardless of budget. At a time when the cost of keeping a horse has never been higher, we didn't want safety to be something riders had to compromise on.
Starting from just £58 a pair, the Libre Reins are our most affordable design — and our customers have noticed.
"As a working mum with two horses and a pony, every penny counts. I'd been looking at FR Vincitore reins for a while but couldn't stretch to the leather designs. When the Libre Reins launched I ordered immediately. At £58 there really is no excuse not to have safety reins." — Verified Customer, United Kingdom
"I bought the Libre Reins for my daughter's pony. She's 8 and absolutely loves them — she says they feel grippy and she likes the way they look. As her mum, knowing that the reins will release if she falls is priceless. Worth every penny." — Verified Customer, United Kingdom
We believe every rider deserves safe equipment. The Libre Reins make that possible.
"They Feel Just Like Normal Reins"
One of the biggest concerns riders have about safety reins is whether they'll feel different — whether the connector will affect communication with the horse, or whether the reins will feel bulky or unfamiliar.
With the Libre Reins, the answer is simple: they feel like reins.
"I was worried the connector would feel weird or get in the way. It doesn't at all. Once you're riding you genuinely forget it's there. My horse went just as well as always and I had brilliant grip throughout our jumping lesson." — Verified Customer, United Kingdom
"The 16mm width is perfect for my hands. I ride everything from dressage to cross-country and the Libre Reins have been brilliant for all of it. The rubber grip is really secure even when my hands get sweaty. Couldn't recommend more highly." — Verified Customer, Scotland
"I've Recommended Them to Everyone at My Yard"
Perhaps the most powerful testament to any product is when customers start recommending it to their friends. With FR Vincitore Libre Reins, this happens more than we ever imagined.
"I bought a pair, loved them, and within a month four other people at my yard had ordered them too. We all feel so much safer and it's become a bit of a talking point whenever anyone new visits." — Verified Customer, Wales
"I bought these as a gift for my friend after she had a fall. She messaged me the day they arrived to say how much she loved them. She's now bought a second pair for her other horse." — Verified Customer, United Kingdom
Which Libre Rein Is Right for You?
Choosing your Libre Reins is simple — here's what to consider:
• 12mm width — ideal for smaller hands or riders who prefer a slimmer rein feel
• 16mm width — perfect for larger hands or riders who like a chunkier grip
• With leather loops — adds extra security and prevents the reins slipping through your fingers
• Without leather loops — a cleaner look with the natural rubber grip
• Connector weight — always choose the connector that matches your body weight in kg for the correct release threshold
All Libre Reins are available in Pony, Cob, and Full sizes and are approved for use at FEI, British Eventing, and British Showjumping competitions.
Ready to Make the Switch?
The FR Vincitore Libre Safety Reins start from just £58 a pair — making them the most accessible route into safety reins on the market.
Join the growing community of riders who've chosen to ride safer — without compromising on feel, quality, or style
