Comfort Bridle Help!

[EazyBreezy]

Hi!
Looking to buy a comfort bridle for my youngster. I have looked at the Shires Avignon Comfort Flash bridle. I'm confused because the description says detachable flash attachments, but it doesn't look like this. Anyone can confirm it does detach completely to look like a snaffle bridle?

Also opinions on other good english leather comfort bridles most welcome

Thanks!

 

[FfionWinnie]

Yes it has a sort of hole in the noseband for the flash attachment from memory and you can remove it.

 

[EazyBreezy]

Ahhh thanks! it probably will be a pain to put back on! but hate it when its not in use

Thanks you so much!

 

[FfionWinnie]

Ahhh thanks! it probably will be a pain to put back on! but hate it when its not in use

Thanks you so much!

No it's just a simple slot thing. I've seen them in the flesh and thought they were a good buy.

 

[marmalade88]

Yes, it's quick and easy to take on and off!

Love mine for everyday use.

 

[EazyBreezy]

Thank you for your feedback I will definitely be buying one!

 

[dianchi]

John whittaker one is much better!!!
The design on all bar PS sweden and John whitaker mean you end up with noseband attachement and cheek pieces running over the top of one another.

 

[McFluff]

I love my sabre bridle - I ended up with that as I just wanted a plain noseband - no crank and no flash (I've had it for a while, I think there are more options now). And it offered so many ways to customise and buy exactly what you want/need. Service from their website was very good too - quick delivery.

 

[cremedemonthe]

OP, I've PM'd you an article which hi lights the risks with comfort bridles, Oz

 

[dianchi]

OP, I've PM'd you an article which hi lights the risks with comfort bridles, Oz

Oz be interested to read too please

 

[cremedemonthe]

Oz be interested to read too please

Sent

 

[Prince33Sp4rkle]

Oz i would also be interested to read albeit mine is the PS of Sweden so not sure if it will apply

 

[Wheels]

Oz, me too please!!!

 

[cremedemonthe]

Oz i would also be interested to read albeit mine is the PS of Sweden so not sure if it will apply

Haven't seen them but if they have the comfort style or methods of manufacture it applies

 

[cremedemonthe]

I've sent the article to you both who asked, off now to make something in my workshop , Oz

 

[Orchardbeck]

Could I be a pain and ask to read it too please?

I don't know how related this is but the last time I rode my mare in a comfort bridle (collegiate hannovarian) it ended up slipping off over her ears twice on the same hack, whilst trotting on the road.

 

[Kat]

Is this article about the type of bridle that has slots in the headpiece for the noseband to thread through?

 

[cremedemonthe]

Is this article about the type of bridle that has slots in the headpiece for the noseband to thread through?

yes it is

 

[Reacher]

yes it is

Not all comfort bridles use this design with a slot for nose band to thread through
The avignon doesn't - nose band buckles on either side of headpiece (mono crown) Same for silver crown, and dever and various others. Unfortunately it's often hard to tell from the description / photos on a web site which type it is (which type is the evison ?)
I'd be interested to know Oz's thoughts on mono crown design as it seems very practical to me. Sorry for hijacking!

 

[EazyBreezy]

I like the mono crown bridles as the noseband doesn't move around when tacking/untacking.

 

[dianchi]

I like the mono crown bridles as the noseband doesn't move around when tacking/untacking.

All i would say is look at where the noseband and cheek pieces end up laying.
My JW one has the throat lash underneath and the cheek piece and noseband as the main straps-
This means it all lays seperately and flat against the horse.

PS is the only other one ive seen like that!