Hunter bridle recommendations

[hellspells]

I’m looking a traditional hunter biAs much as I’d love a Flyde I can not justify the cost for a pony who is predominately a companion.

Has anyone come across any nice traditional bridles for a Dartmoor pony?

 

[pansymouse]

Keep an eye on the Facebook selling pages and eBay - they do come up at a good price. As a bridle maker I always recommend the best economy option is to buy good secondhand not cheap new.

 

[hellspells]

Thank you Pansymouse! I generally always try to buy the best quality possible and will buy her one if that’s the best option.

 

[AFB]

I have a Stubben hunter bridle, it's about 10 years old now so not sure if they still make them, but if I cleaned it up properly it would still be smart enough to go out in public.

 

[pansymouse]

If the pony wears a pony size bridle this is a good buy https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PONY-Hun...ce94:g:Z~8AAOSwEYNfCcRU&LH_ItemCondition=3000

Although the listing doesn't say so, the maker is Mark Romain who runs the Saddlery Training Centre and trains to master saddler level.

 

[supertramp]

Hi, i got a lovely one from Wyvern Equestrian, https://www.wyvernep.co.uk/ and the delivery was very quick

 

[WelshD]

I really like the Ascot bridles for every day, I find them in good proportion for small ponies and they wear well - they look far more expensive than they are!

 

[gingergreg]

You can't beat a second hand Fylde but failing that I believe Oakfield are nice quality, I haven't tried them myself though.

 

[Kat]

I have an Evison one that looks nice and was a reasonable price. Risley saddlery do lovely mix and match options, they attend lots of big shows in a normal year, not sure if they do online.