Don't fall off!
The Libby's RS-Tor Safety Handle is our favourite go-to gizmo for safety in the saddle. Why?
- If your horse spooks, leaps, bucks, rears, or just jumps big, you have an anchor that keeps you in the saddle without restricting you.
- It helps make sure that while you're concentrating on not faceplanting the ground, you're not chopping your horse in the mouth by hanging onto the reins for balance (we know you shouldn't, but hey we're not all Olympic standard, however hard we try)
- While you're riding a happy, relaxed horse and everything is fine, you don't even know you're holding the RS-Tor. It's a bit like riding with a whip or cane - after the first few minutes you don't even feel it.
- Unlike balance handles, neck straps or grabbing a chunk of mane, you don't have to think about it and it doesn't restrict you while you're holding on to it. You can have long reins, short reins, wide reins... whatever you need in the moment, and still have the safety of the RS-Tor in your hand, ready for that horse-eating Pokemon that jumps out at your horse when you're not concentrating.
Perfect for youngsters (er that's horse OR rider), novice riders, spooky or reactive horses, or anyone just needing that little bit of extra confidence, the RS-Tor is a brilliant bit of kit that you can use for flatwork or jumping, schooling or hacking.
NB: the photo is an old stock photo - since then, the design has been upgraded, so that the RS-Tor is more adjustable and has a more discreet top, rather than the ball.
How to fit an RS-Tor
Simply attach each side to the D-rings on the front of your saddle, so that the RS-Tor's handle sits centrally to the pommel (front) of the saddle). You can adjust the length to suit, but it should be at a length where it doesn't engage the tension unless you become unbalanced.
The square at the end of the handle will stop you from losing your grip and will give you that bit of leverage to keep you in the saddle without grabbing your horse in the mouth with the reins.
