Nice browbands

[MuddyMonster]

My native* currently has a v-shaped browband with a few diamantès in that I picked up in a sale somewhere a few years back, but it's seen better days I have to be honest.

I'm now on the look out for a new browband (nothing improves dressage scores like bling right?! ) - it doesn't have to be diamantè as I've seen beaded, pearls and they all look nice. It does need to be full size and ideally in havanah though as I have brown tack.

There seems to be so many about, I don't know where to start looking ... so if anyone could point me in the direction of nice browbands, it would be much appreciated?

*Disclaimer: I know my native shouldn't *technically* wear bling, but we don't show and it's winter & I feel that a new posh browband might just inspire me when I'm tired & fed up of the rubbish weather!

 

[sheep]

If you go down the bling route, the Equiture ones are lovely.

 

[cobsarefab]

This is currently one I'm saving up for : https://www.etsy.com/listing/201679074/red-black-beaded-browband-for-horse

 

[nikicb]

Equiture - I have a few and they are far superior in quality to any of the cheaper ones I have bought. x

 

[DirectorFury]

Another vote for Equiture - mine has been in daily use for nearly 4 years and looks almost new apart from 2 missing crystals (naughty horse rubbing forehead on haynet!). I'm planning to get another soon . Mine is one of the 'megabling' with mini pearls.

 

[HufflyPuffly]

To buck the above trend, I much prefer pearly ponies over equiture for cost vs quality.

Though I now just make my own, it’s quite easy if fiddly.

 

[Beausmate]

http://www.bexsbrowbands.com/

 

[CrazyMare]

I have an Equiture one too. It's very well made.

 

[BigPony]

https://www.facebook.com/BespokeBrowbands/

Some really lovely and unusual things here, good quality and you can discuss what you would like to have something unique.

(Subtler than outright “bling” options too)

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

My native* currently has a v-shaped browband with a few diamantès in that I picked up in a sale somewhere a few years back, but it's seen better days I have to be honest.

I'm now on the look out for a new browband (nothing improves dressage scores like bling right?! ) - it doesn't have to be diamantè as I've seen beaded, pearls and they all look nice. It does need to be full size and ideally in havanah though as I have brown tack.

There seems to be so many about, I don't know where to start looking ... so if anyone could point me in the direction of nice browbands, it would be much appreciated?

*Disclaimer: I know my native shouldn't *technically* wear bling, but we don't show and it's winter & I feel that a new posh browband might just inspire me when I'm tired & fed up of the rubbish weather!

I can recommend someone who is really good and quite young 14 years old but starting her own company in bling dog collars and brow bands

https://www.facebook.com/pawsnponies/?ref=br_rs

 

[c2b]

I second Bespoke Browbands. They have made a number of things for me. Beautiful leather, well made and you can design your own browband.
Can't say enough good things about them.

 

[BlackRider]

Be care full with equiture if your horse has a long forelock.

I bought one for my arab (it was stunning and looked stunning on), but every time I used it bot of his forelock got stuck in it, so sold it and went back to the recessed type.

Caldene do some really nice ones at the moment.

 

[nikicb]

Be care full with equiture if your horse has a long forelock.

I bought one for my arab (it was stunning and looked stunning on), but every time I used it bot of his forelock got stuck in it, so sold it and went back to the recessed type.

Caldene do some really nice ones at the moment.

That's strange, My mare has a very full forelock and I've never had a problem even with the mega bling. At least you managed to sell it ok. x

 

[Leo Walker]

I used these:

https://www.facebook.com/lynsblingbrowbands/

The quality is superb and shes a bit cheaper than Equiture. She was really helpful when I was making up my own design and mocked up 3 or 4 so I could pick the one I liked the best. This is mine, I absolutely love it!

 

[cobsarefab]

I used these:

https://www.facebook.com/lynsblingbrowbands/

The quality is superb and shes a bit cheaper than Equiture. She was really helpful when I was making up my own design and mocked up 3 or 4 so I could pick the one I liked the best. This is mine, I absolutely love it!

It's so pretty! I feel the rest of Christmas money being spent

 

[cremedemonthe]

My friend and colleague Karin Hackett a fellow saddler makes them, some really very good quailty and designs and made in the traditional saddlery way. So, another vote for Karin at https://www.facebook.com/BespokeBrowbands?ws&nr

 

[ponies4ever]

for a little opposition to bling i have a schockemhole rolled one one my bridle and we get compliments everywhere we go. got it from hope valley and it came up large so has nicely dropped into a flattering u shape.

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

I have a couple of Pearly Ponies ones (yes they do fs ones) and have lasted a long time, I use them on my hacking bridle
Happy to recco quality and delivery

 

[Vickijay]

That's strange, My mare has a very full forelock and I've never had a problem even with the mega bling. At least you managed to sell it ok

My new PRE also has massive hair and I have never had this issue with Equiture. Would really recommend. Hands down. Every time

 

[Fjord]

Another vote for Bespoke Browbands. You can choose pretty much any colour combination you like and the quality is fab. They last really well and look gorgeous.

 

[Ellietotz]

www.facebook.com/bonnybridles

www.ebay.co.uk/usr/bonnybridles

Loads of different styles and cheap.

 

[hackneylass2]

Why not try making your own? Beads and blingy crystal threads are always on Ebay and you could have some fun with a new hobby.

 

[ecb89]

Equiture. Visited their stand at Olympia, didbt buy as I wast completely sure if my lad takes a full or x full

 

[MuddyMonster]

Thanks for all your suggestions everyone

I'll check them out, although I don't think I've got the creative flair or know how to make own, but I admire anyone that does!

 

[Sandstone1]

Think I'd like to have a go at making one. Will have a look on youtube.

 

[ester]

I've also used bex's browbands for a friend, as we didn't want to go full bling so we could use it eventing , friend had made noises about a brass clencher and I reckoned we could do better she did a few mock ups for me and was very patient, this is the combo we had in the end (I never took a pic of the browband!)

 

[Bubblewrap]

I have an Equiture one, had it custom made as I have a native and didn't want anything to blingy. It's lovely and well made, I keep it in the bag in the house between uses as only wear it for dressage. X

 

[MissTyc]

My friend and colleague Karin Hackett a fellow saddler makes them, some really very good quailty and designs and made in the traditional saddlery way. So, another vote for Karin at https://www.facebook.com/BespokeBrowbands?ws&nr

I also recommend Bespoke Browbands. I have two of them and use them for daily riding and still look good as new!