Is Windsor Tack Safe?

[StowfordPress]

I'm looking for a new stud girth for pony and came across this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/1111579035...8FRktgsfzVQOu2ZwZAUUwznd3UQNRGPRoC5IYQAvD_BwE

It was going to buy second hand but this looks like a nice cheaper option, but I'm concerned it could be too cheap and poor quality. Has anyone bought any Windsor before and had positive experiences?
TIA

 

[Melody Grey]

I'm looking for a new stud girth for pony and came across this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/1111579035...8FRktgsfzVQOu2ZwZAUUwznd3UQNRGPRoC5IYQAvD_BwE

It was going to buy second hand but this looks like a nice cheaper option, but I'm concerned it could be too cheap and poor quality. Has anyone bought any Windsor before and had positive experiences?
TIA

I’ve had two bridles and a leather girth for my sons pony and been absolutely delighted with them. Well made, durable. Since it’s distance selling, you could always return it easily if it’s not fit for purpose? Based on my experience I think it’ll be fine though.

 

[rextherobber]

I bought some stirrup leathers in an emergency ( amazing the things you can forget to pack..) ended up using them for about 5 years, before they stretched too much to carry on with. But the stitching was fine, no problem at all, so yes, I'd say safe!

 

[Roasted Chestnuts]

I’ve got a pair of stirrup Leathers that are now 8+ years old and still fine

 

[Tihamandturkey]

I have a Windsor bridle which I use for hacking - it's well made & cleans up nicely

 

[Hipo]

I have a couple of pairs of Windsor reins, good quality and no problems.

 

[JJS]

I’ve been riding in a Windsor bridle for over five years now. It’s been used on two different horses at this point and is still going strong. In fact, I upgraded Mary to a gorgeous comfort bridle about 18 months ago, but ended up going back to the Windsor as she preferred it!

 

[Ambers Echo]

IIRC Windsor and Gallop are the same make?

I had a pair of Windsor leathers that snapped after just a few uses and I was seriously hurt. The leather was basically cardboard! They snapped right across the middle. I think it may depend on which batch they get but the quality control was severely lacking and I would never buy again. Plus when I sent them the photos of the new leathers snapped across the middle they were not interested. They refunded but did not request the leathers or investigate how it happened.

 

[JanetGeorge]

I have bought several Windsor bridles and stirrup leathers. Good quality for the price. Everything relies on how well you condition it and keep it cleaned and conditioned and check for stitching coming undone or wear points. But would say no more risky than the more expensive stuff.

 

[milliepops]

I had a Windsor leather headcollar which snapped easily. AE's description of the leather is accurate IME! But that is why i use leather headcollars so I wasn't too sad.
Personally I wouldn't choose it for something I wanted to last and last.

 

[Roasted Chestnuts]

IIRC Windsor and Gallop are the same make?

I had a pair of Windsor leathers that snapped after just a few uses and I was seriously hurt. The leather was basically cardboard! They snapped right across the middle. I think it may depend on which batch they get but the quality control was severely lacking and I would never buy again. Plus when I sent them the photos of the new leathers snapped across the middle they were not interested. They refunded but did not request the leathers or investigate how it happened.

Did you not buy them from Amazon iirc??
If so chances are they haven’t been stored correctly. Leather will stiffen and go hard If not kept correctly.

 

[sbloom]

Put it this way, I don't allow Windsor or Gallop saddles on the FB group I run for used native and cob saddles, I'll let you guess which rule that's under, and it's not to do with fit.

 

[StowfordPress]

Thanks for all the replies, good to know i was right to be careful! Sorry to hear about your accident AE, hope you're doing okay now

 

[cremedemonthe]

Indian leather, I had an account with the wholesalers who sell it, wouldn't sell it as it was too risky to me as a retailer