Bridle recommendations - 'fancy stitch' and Horze bridles?

[Jo1987]

Hi all, can anyone recommend me a nice 'fancy stitch' bridle please? Preferably a slightly chunkier than normal one - I'm looking at the Horze Contance bridle, obviously not going to be fantastic leather as it's only £40 but it's for everyday use so don't want to spend hundreds, just don't want to end up with something cheap and nasty. Anyone had any experience with Horze bridles?
Thanks!

 

[Lammy]

I used a Horze bridle as my hacking bridle for a few years and I still have it as a back up. The leather wasn't fantastic and I think mine was cheaper than £40, it's worn but it fits well and hasn't broken or let me down yet. Better than Kincade in my opinion. I also have a Horze breastplate which I spent a little more on and that, I have to say, is fantastic. Good quality, nice stitching on it and fits really well. And when I clean it, it looks like new, definitely better than the bridle but again, I did pay more

 

[MyDogIsAnIdiot]

I've got the Horze Constance and have had it since February this year. The leather has gone all weird and wrinkly on the straps from the headpiece for the cheekpieces but is fine on the rest of the bridle - it's not noticeable when riding. I do try an clean it every 10 rides or so. It's a nice bridle on a budget and I'd have another one happily. I'm upgrading to a CWD one soon (looks nearly the same but amazing leather) but will keep the Horze for daily use .