Help! Needing a headcollar with buckle up throat w/o clip!

[Spyda]

Why can’t I find this type of headcollar in cob size anywhere!? (See picture.)

My horse is terribly fine skinned and the throat clip on regular headcollars these days rub a bald patch no matter how loose or securely I fit them.

I’m currently resorting to wrapping a wedge of sheepskin around the throat clip and tying it in place to protect his cheek from being rubbed bald. (I also have to pad the nose band on headcollars too, as he’ll always get a wee bald spot right on the centre of his face where it sits.)

Anyway, when he was younger and smaller I used to get away with using the pictured style headcollar in large foal size, which was great. But now he needs a proper cob size I cannot find a fully adjustable leather headcollar anywhere for sale; Ideally one with buckle adjustments on nose and throat, and a buckle adjustment on BOTH sides of the head piece for real adjustability.

Does anyone know any brand or manufacturer in the world who sells what I’m looking for? I’m getting that desperate! TIA. xx

 

[Meowy Catkin]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303865982533?hash=item46bfd2ee45:g:RAYAAOSwq1tfs~M~

Only one buckle on the headpiece.

 

[Griffin]

https://www.horsemanshipsaddlery.uk/anatomical-headcollars.html

I have one of their bridles and they are very soft. It doesn't have an adjustable noseband though.

 

[blitznbobs]

ebay has hundreds of them

 

[splashgirl45]

cant believe that this is so hard to find...mine is a shires leather headcollar which i have had for years .has adjustment on the nose....all i could find was rambo micklem leather headcollars all the others seem to have the clip on the side..

 

[Leafcutter]

Seller called 6235horse on eBay has a cob sized one which looks similar, buckles on noseband, headpiece and throat piece

 

[HappyHollyDays]

English Bridles do a nice leather one with adjustable nose and no clip on the throat.

 

[splashgirl45]

ebay has hundreds of them

they have loads of leather headcollars without adjustable noses but OP wants one with adjustable nose and no side clip....cob size

 

[Arzada]

https://www.gibsonsaddlers.com/product/leather-headcollar-silver-range-1705hc/

 

[Spyda]

ebay has hundreds of them

It definitely doesn’t. Trust me. Plenty with side clip on throat and a very few no adjustment or clip on throat, but zero with buckle up throat, as well as nose and double head piece. ?

 

[Spyda]

https://www.gibsonsaddlers.com/product/leather-headcollar-silver-range-1705hc/

I’ve saved this one as it’s pretty close, if only it had the adjustable buckle on the throat as well. Arrgghhh… but thank you. x

 

[Spyda]

Seller called 6235horse on eBay has a cob sized one which looks similar, buckles on noseband, headpiece and throat piece

Yes, saw that one earlier and it would be too big; I can just tell from looking at it. That one would definitely need the head piece adjustment buckles either side. Plus I dislike the colour (but had it been perfect and likely to fit, that would have been irrelevant!) But thanks.

 

[Wheresthehoofpick]

HY holly?

 

[blitznbobs]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12462001...ilterPromotion&_trksid=p2047675.c101195.m1851

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/22334655...ilterPromotion&_trksid=p2047675.c101195.m1851

 

[Casey76]

https://www.viovet.co.uk/Hy-Holly-Fully-Adjustable-Head-Collar/c8391/

 

[milliepops]

May only buckle one side of headpiece but
Leather
Buckle throat
Adjustable nose
https://www.salamo.co.uk/?product=salamo-fully-adjustable-traditional-leather-headcollar

 

[milliepops]

Several sizes here

https://www.ejwicks.co.uk/horse/hea...X_4bV7sZ_FbPvAkcpqviZTi28LuHE5F4aAql6EALw_wcB

 

[SpotsandBays]

What about having one made to order? By a local saddler/bridle maker? Would probably be pricey but I imagine it would be well worth it and also great quality!

 

[Dexter]

May only buckle one side of headpiece but
Leather
Buckle throat
Adjustable nose
https://www.salamo.co.uk/?product=salamo-fully-adjustable-traditional-leather-headcollar

I shouldnt open links, I just bought one of those for mine. They do look lovely though

 

[Spyda]

https://www.viovet.co.uk/Hy-Holly-Fully-Adjustable-Head-Collar/c8391/

Unusual to find a synthetic on with an adjustable throat. I’ll save this. Thanks.

 

[Spyda]

Thank for all the great suggestions. I’ve saved a few for the future. ??

In the end I’ve decided on this one. I can’t find a headcollar anywhere with ALL the points of adjustment I really want; many have the required nose buckle then either they have the double head piece buckles w/o the adjustable throat, or an adjustable throat but only the one side head piece buckle. ??‍

I used to have a lovely hand made leather headcollar with all of what I’m now looking for (I purchased on eBay 20+ years ago) but I lost it when it was taken by a livery who left the yard under bad terms and I never saw it, nor another like it, again.

 

[Wheresthehoofpick]

Or could you buy a leather one that is close to what you want - and ask a saddler to add a buckle and strap instead of the clip for example.

 

[lottiepony]

It might be worth asking Gibons if they can add the extra buckle on the headpiece? Lovely looking headcollar though. I use a leather headcollar all of the time for mine no point saving it for best otherwise you don't get to see it so often!

 

[Arzada]

I think I'd contact Gibsons to see if they will make exactly what you want. They already have everything that you want but just on 2 different headcollars! The one you've chosen and https://www.gibsonsaddlers.com/product/leather-headcollar-silver-range-1705hc/. You've already waited a long time for your new best headcollar so only another 3 - 4 weeks if Gibsons can make te exact one you want

 

[AFB]

Fylde do them

https://www.fyldesaddleryltd.com/product.php/standard_leather_headcollar/?k=:::3640958:0

 

[Annagain]

Could you put a noseband gel pad over the clip? They just velcro on. Archie has very sensitive skin and these were fab, I attached them to all sorts of things!

 

[honetpot]

I think I have a couple of old ones, I will have a look.

 

[Annagain]

Have a look on Facebook at Tip top Pre-loved shop. It's a second hand tack shop. They have a pony sized one with a buckle adjustment on the chin but it looks big to me. They'd post it if you asked, I'm sure.

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

Why can’t I find this type of headcollar in cob size anywhere!? (See picture.)

My horse is terribly fine skinned and the throat clip on regular headcollars these days rub a bald patch no matter how loose or securely I fit them.

I’m currently resorting to wrapping a wedge of sheepskin around the throat clip and tying it in place to protect his cheek from being rubbed bald. (I also have to pad the nose band on headcollars too, as he’ll always get a wee bald spot right on the centre of his face where it sits.)

Anyway, when he was younger and smaller I used to get away with using the pictured style headcollar in large foal size, which was great. But now he needs a proper cob size I cannot find a fully adjustable leather headcollar anywhere for sale; Ideally one with buckle adjustments on nose and throat, and a buckle adjustment on BOTH sides of the head piece for real adjustability.

Does anyone know any brand or manufacturer in the world who sells what I’m looking for? I’m getting that desperate! TIA. xx

what about this one https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265146731499?hash=item3dbbfa0beb:g:hVIAAOSwl7pcig1M ahh no adjustments sorry

 

[Andie02]

https://esbleather.co.uk/ made to measure