KINDMARE
Well-Known Member
Planning on getting a new bridle but can’t decide to go for billets or buckles?
Which do you prefer and why?
Thanks
Which do you prefer and why?
Thanks
I'm going rogue and saying clips, I had a beautiful one made for my boy that I had to sell when he retired. When my clyde is fully grown I'm getting hi one made.
But failing that hook/billet fastenings
no way. The clip between the cheek piece and the bit could get caught very easily on something such as pig wire.
I had a clip between the reins and the bit and that got caught. Fortunately the horse was sensible and stood whilst I scrambled off and got the bridle off him.
Absolutely agree.Billets, so much neater than buckles.
if you look after your leather the billets last longer i find.
ive one bridle here that is 35 years old and still absolutely immaculate, used everyday and in the show ring
I was going to say that but thought I'd dreamt it! I was sure my bridle maker told me that!It's actually hook stud billets or buckled up billets, billet is the leather end that turns round the bit and goes back through either a hook stud and loops or a buckle and loops,
Oz
I was going to say that but thought I'd dreamt it! I was sure my bridle maker told me that![/QUOTE
Yes, they are right, Oz