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ARomal (pronounced ro-MAHL) is a type of longquirt attached to the end of a set of closedreins that are connected to thebridle of ahorse.[1][2] It is not to be used to strike a horse, but rather was a tool used to assist in movingcattle.
A romal is usually made ofleather orrawhide, is about four to five feet long, flexible and somewhat heavy, to prevent excess swinging and to aid control.
It is historically associated with thevaquero tradition ofwestern riding, and today is most often seen inwestern pleasure andequitation classes athorse shows for certainhorse breeds that are shown in the "California style" of western riding, or in other western events in regions of the United States and Canada that are most influenced by the vaquero style.
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