Hmm. Micklem has some competition?

[ShadowFlame]

Just stumbled across this.

http://www.equineworld.co.uk/store/proddetail.asp?prod=EK-802006017-Norton-Antique-Bridle-Headcollar

Is it just me, or is that a Micklem bridle at half the price?

 

[YasandCrystal]

Yes looks like the same design. Shame about the colour and I cannot see any choice in sizing.Good price though. The Micklem multi bridle does have a padded headpiece and comes with the pieces to make 2 types of bitless bridle, but no reins. So they are probably on a par vlaue for money wise.

 

[Hippona]

Its similar....although there are no bit clips on the one in your link.....subtle difference if you compare.

Looks cheap n nasty to me I'm afraid.

I'll stick with Micklem..

 

[Brightbay]

I've seen those on eBay. Not sure how they get away with it, without it being "passing off".

I am looking for a Micklem second hand, and that's when I saw them. That colour would look just revolting on my horse so not at all tempted!

 

[Em123]

Looks cheap and tacky! Also doesn't look to be cut away around the ears?

 

[ShadowFlame]

I've seen those on eBay. Not sure how they get away with it, without it being "passing off".

See this was my thought. Cheap and tacky or not, surely there are laws out there to prevent them doing a carbon copy? Take the reins and clips of a Micklem and you've got the same design??

 

[posie_honey]

There's a new Zealand company who make an exact copy.
Tbh I love my micklem in terms of how HRH goes in it but I'd not say is particularly well made or good quality leather. I think the older ones were better quality