The SteadyHands Riding Gloves by Equisk are expertly designed to help riders overcome common rein contact challenges and develop a more balanced, consistent hand position.
Featuring an innovative elasticated Velcro band linking both gloves with a quick-release clip, these gloves gently guide your fingers and thumbs into an optimal position, promoting a natural, relaxed grip on the reins and encouraging correct wrist and finger alignment.
The elasticised band can be adjusted to keep your hands at a wider or shorter distance apart. The quick-release clip opens easily with a short, sharp movement but stays securely fastened under constant pressure, ensuring both safety and stability during your ride.
When using the band like a resistance band, you push your hands slightly apart against it. This resistance engages the correct muscles to help keep your hands upright, at the correct distance apart, in a forward-feeling position, and steadier overall. As a result, you’ll find yourself using less hand and more seat and leg aids, creating a happier horse and a more harmonious ride.
How SteadyHands Gloves Help You Ride Better
These gloves specifically target a range of common hand position and rein contact problems:
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Fiddling with the reins: Increased awareness of hand movements, while the resistance band limits excessive hand motion.
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“Pram,” “piano,” or downward-facing hands: Encourages engagement of arm, shoulder, and back muscles to correct this habitual fault with regular use.
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Hands held too wide apart: The band restricts how far the hands can separate, building new muscle memory for the correct rein distance.
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Hands held too low: Promotes bent elbows and improved hand carriage.
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Overreliance on reins: Limits rein use and raises awareness, encouraging greater use of leg and seat aids.
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Hands moving excessively: Enhances proprioception (awareness) of hand movements and activates the correct muscles to keep hands steadier.
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Uneven or uncoordinated hands: The band connecting both hands acts as a “bridge,” improving the mind-body connection to feel each hand individually and as a harmonious pair.
Tailored Support for All Rider Levels
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Beginner Riders: SteadyHands gently guide the hands into the correct position, fostering better balance and encouraging independent hands. By developing correct habits early on, beginners avoid the need to correct poor hand positions later. The safety clip releases easily if necessary, ensuring rider security.
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Intermediate Riders: SteadyHands provide vital feedback, helping riders experience a consistent, following, and forward-feeling contact.
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Advanced Riders: At the highest levels, SteadyHands assist in refining rein contact by enabling subtle adjustments in forearm, upper arm engagement, and wrist position. These small improvements can make a significant impact on overall performance.
Crafted from soft, durable engineered leather with breathable stretch panels, these gloves offer excellent grip and flexibility. Touchscreen-compatible fingertips allow you to stay connected without removing the gloves, and an adjustable wrist strap ensures a secure, comfortable fit.
Ideal for riders committed to refining their technique and developing steadier, more effective hands, SteadyHands Gloves combine innovative design with practical comfort to enhance your partnership with your horse.
The Equisk SteadyHands are available in Black, in sizes 6-9.
