Pony grackle bridle

[Chuffy99]

I have been on the sites recommended on another thread but all bar English bridles don’t appear to do pony size without it being a Mexican grackle ( with rings not leather loops) which is what I’m after. Any recommendations for a 14hh new forest or a saddler that would make me one? Budget up to £200 for something seriously nice.

 

[FunkyFilly28]

There is a Shires Avignon Grackle Bridle which is not a mexican grackle and comes in pony size: https://www.shiresequestrian.com/horse/saddlery/bridles/avignon-grackle-bridle is that what you're looking for without the metal rings? Leather is decent quality for the price.

 

[rara007]

I’d buy a nice bridle and then get the noseband you want. You’ll get a nicer bridle not limiting yourself to those that do English grackles off the peg. Or get something bespoke.

 

[catkin]

The grackle noseband I have is by Jeffries who sell bridle parts separately. It has loops rather than rings which makes it easier to adjust to fit ponies.

if you have a traditional saddler nearby I would ask about the possibility of getting a bridle/noseband made - pony heads can often need different proportions to the standard size bought 'off the peg'