Recommendations for anatomical bridles please!

char_f94

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Hello!

I am looking for a new bridle (black) for my sensitive mare. I have seen the ones where the straps run over the top of the bridle rather than underneath which I like the idea of. Not too worried about price, under £100 would be wonderful but I do not mind spending extra if it is worth it.

We have tried Micklem, she absolutely hated it :(

Thanks in advance!
 
I have a Silver Crown. Cut away ears, padded headpiece and noseband, noseband buckles on to headpiece on both sides so no extra strap over the top, lovely soft leather. Mine was about £160 excluding reins. My mare also hated the Micklem. I didn't even ride her in it, she so obviously didn't like it as soon as I put it on her.
 
Henry James Saddlery do cheap anatomical bridles - you put all the parts together on the website which is wonderful if you have a weird horse that needs an XF headpiece, full noseband, and cob cheekpieces (like mine)! Total cost is usually ~£75 inc. their lovely eventer reins. Leather is lovely for the price and nicer than the £350 PS of Sweden I had my eye on.

Another option is Dy'on. I had one of the cheapest ones they do at £120 from Sederholm. It's been used loads over 4 years and, when cleaned, still looks brand new. The leather and stitching is spot on. I've only changed it because my mare's head has grown.
 
My mare also hated the Micklem. I didn't even ride her in it, she so obviously didn't like it as soon as I put it on her.

I rode for a grand total of 10 minutes and did not even get out of walk, she was so uncomfortable. I will have a look at Silver Crown, thank you!
 
Henry James Saddlery do cheap anatomical bridles - you put all the parts together on the website which is wonderful if you have a weird horse that needs an XF headpiece, full noseband, and cob cheekpieces (like mine)! Total cost is usually ~£75 inc. their lovely eventer reins. Leather is lovely for the price and nicer than the £350 PS of Sweden I had my eye on.

Yes I have seen them advertised on Facebook and thought they looked lovely quality, glad to hear from someone that has actually seen them in the flesh! Think I will give them a try! Thank you :)
 
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