Bridles - Stubben bad reports?

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I'm looking to get a new bridle for Mr G - have decided as he is such a good boy, he deserves something quite posh for his new dressage career (!).

I quite like the look of the Stubben 4000 Carlow (I fancy something rolled), but have read a few reports that the leatherwork on Stubben gear isn't up to much anymore? Any views?

I also like the look of the Passier Neptune and the Albion KB super snaffle (would prefer a plain cavesson to a flash), but other ideas welcome. The latter two are getting pretty pricey.....

Christmas cake to all ( I made one yesterday - glorious when it came out of the oven, now appears to have taken the form and weight of a round brick since cooling off!! Think it should taste good though!)
 
Ditto above. Had mine coming up to 2 years and I love it.
Not that model but it always gets compliments.

The only thing i dont like is i think the flash has stretched?! It seems overly long and i think i will have to get it shortened.
Have only used mine for shows and looked after it really well though.
 
I have had my stubben bridle for about 10yrs now and tbh I haven't really looked after it but when I give it a good clean it comes up like new! Wouldn't even consider any other make!
 
I'm another one who has has a Stubben for over 10 years, originally bought just for shows but now use everyday. It's been on lots of different horses & I don't really look after it but a quick wipe & it's as good as new. :)
 
I think the bad reports are about the CTD range rather than the original stuff?

CTD is the cheaper stuff they make and I think the leather on that isn't as nice as the 'proper' Stubben stuff...


I think that's how it works anyway! :o
 
So bridle came today, Stubben Carlow 4000 rolled - it's lovely - georgous leather and looks great, however two problems:

1 - the reins have been manufactured incorrectly, so if buckled up at the join correctly, the billet fastening for one rein is the wrong way round on one side ( :( )
2 - it comes up a bit small! Tried it on G and I wouldn't really want to have the throat latch tighter than second from bottom; noseband, second or third from bottom so not so bad; however, the rolled browband does feel a little tight......it is a bit hard and still in a fixed shape as it is new, so reckon that after it gives a bit it would be softer and so fit across the forehead better, if that makes sense? (I measured it against his current bb and it is the same length, though I had wanted him to have something with a little more room....) I can't use a different (maybe blingy!) browband on it, as the browband is integral to the fit of the headstall and throat latch, each having a seperate opening - http://www.equiporium.co.uk/stubben-4000-carlow-rolled-bridle-snaffle-double-/prod_575.html for pic - not where I bought it. TBH, the fit of the bb looks similar to the light bay in the pics - a little pinched at the size and roomy in front.

So what to do? Have e-mailed shop to tell them about reins and that they need to be replaced, but it was a one off special buy, stock clearance, so I'm reckoning they might not have any more rolled rubber Stubben reins, so that might pose a problem. Regards the size, it's ok, it does fit, but do we think it might be more desirable to have a bit more room in it? It's a lovely bridle, I'm loathe to send it back and it was great price! Sigh. Why is nothing simple! lol.
 
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But it's lovely!! (lol)

If they can't do anything about the reins, then yep, I guess a refund......

If I was certain about the fit, then I wouldn't be so worried, as I think we (via shop) could probably send the reins to Stubben - it is an obvious manufacturing fault and I would expect they would replace them?
 
pootleperkin said:
But it's lovely!! (lol)

If they can't do anything about the reins, then yep, I guess a refund......

If I was certain about the fit, then I wouldn't be so worried, as I think we (via shop) could probably send the reins to Stubben - it is an obvious manufacturing fault and I would expect they would replace them?
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Or a refund on the reins and just but some stubben reins seperately they are quite easy to come by......

:)
 
PS Springy - have a Schokemohle bridle on my watch list on E-bay - an Ascot rolled with a diamante bb in large for a good price - do you know how the sizes come up?

Also, have been looking for Stubben rolled reins (to match the bridle) and they don't seem easy to come by at all ....
 
I have two Stubben bridles - one of which is 9 years old, the other about 3 yrs - both are soft and supple. I don't care for them particularly well but they still look great.
 
They come up 'normal' our 16.3hh sport gelding fitted into a full. see te hunting forum if you need to see a pic of him although in that pic he has a stubben one on)

My friend has a beautiful brown one grackle stunning still with tags as she isnt using it she bought it on a whim and I think she wants £60 for it

its got like metal on the brow band if that makes sense she also bought that from the horse wardrobe

If it wasnt a grackle I would ripped her hand off for it

:)
 
Stunning bridle! I have always loved Stubben stuff. Had some bits and bobs for the old boy.

If it was me I would def keep it, particularly if it's for dressage rather than showing.:)
 
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