8 strands. .. Nice width and weight. You can choose the length and color of these barrel reins use eave a note for colors . You can adjust them shorter and they have grip knots to help with your turn.
6' - very short barrel reins or pony reins
8' - the most common length ordered
10' - a longer rein
12' - an extra long rein
*choose your color from the color chart when you order. You can pick up to 4 colors. If you want 2 colors, let me know which one is dominant. Leave the colors on the note to seller at checkout.