Looking for a cheap and cheerful bridle for my OH big hairy cob (so has to be chunky). I like heritage bridles but are there any other ones that are good value?
I'd go for a second hand good leather bridle as cheap leather can be dangerous if whilst having a good leg stretch the reins or cheek pieces break could end up in trouble - from experience!!
i have a jhl bridle its a nice hunter type bridle and when oiled goes really nice and soft,i really rate it,its used everyday and has been fore a long time and is still good as new think they about 20 quid-ish!
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Looking for a cheap and cheerful bridle for my OH big hairy cob (so has to be chunky). I like heritage bridles but are there any other ones that are good value?
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Just ensure that it is made from English Leather. You get what you pay for. The really cheap and cheerful Bridles are dangerous, so why risk a nasty accident for the sake of money. Heritage are a reliable brand but have a look at Rhinegold. Good quality and not overly expensive. Try ebay.
Ditto the Kincade bridle. I have the Weymouth one - cost £35 and comes with two sets of decent thick reins!
They're not english leather but they're decent quality and well made. Mines used daily and still looks fine with little wear.
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I was agreeing with you MrWoof - until you suggested Rhinegold. These bridles really are very poor quality
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Have they changed the quality maybe? I have a rhinegold bridle bought a good couple of years ago and the leather's lovely - so good in fact I'm pretty certain it's english leather (or german). Their saddles are truely awful, the the bridle I have is brilliant (it's actually one of my show bridles)
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Ditto the Kincade bridle. I have the Weymouth one - cost £35 and comes with two sets of decent thick reins!
They're not english leather but they're decent quality and well made. Mines used daily and still looks fine with little wear.
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I was agreeing with you MrWoof - until you suggested Rhinegold. These bridles really are very poor quality
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Have they changed the quality maybe? I have a rhinegold bridle bought a good couple of years ago and the leather's lovely - so good in fact I'm pretty certain it's english leather (or german). Their saddles are truely awful, the the bridle I have is brilliant (it's actually one of my show bridles)
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I have two made by Rhinegold. I always thought they were German. Have hunted in them for years with no problems whatsoever. Perhaps the quality HAS changed - if so, profound apologies for recommending them.