What sort of bridle would suit her...

[truffles]

Finally have enough money to get Chloe a nice bridle.....Am not good on what types of bridle compliment what heads etc...but as long as it is comfy that is not a major issue, although it would be nice to have one that doesn't swamp her

Okay, so here is a picture - it isn't great, but the best I could do!

And can anyone reccomend one that is not too expensive? I also need to pay for a back check up for her, so cannot splurge on anything.

Thanks x

 

[0ldmare]

Aw she is lovely! To flatter her looks definitely go for a broad noseband (if you look at Show Cobs they always have a wide noseband as a skinny one looks silly). Its got to be black. How about one of those Heritage elevator bridles? I have seen them at quite a reasonable cost on ebay.

 

[sillygillyhorse]

Agree with Oldmare that black would be the best colour for her. Not sure about the heritage comfort (elevator) bridle though as they come with a very deep, heavily padded crank noseband which might look rather bulky on her. Personally I think she would suit a traditional broad flat style noseband

 

[druid]

Check what Barnstormers have - they're very reasonable and a wide range so you're sure to find something for her - I like the Canterbury bridle but it depends if you need a flash/grackle/drop or not!

 

[truffles]

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Aw she is lovely! To flatter her looks definitely go for a broad noseband (if you look at Show Cobs they always have a wide noseband as a skinny one looks silly). Its got to be black. How about one of those Heritage elevator bridles? I have seen them at quite a reasonable cost on ebay.

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Ooh elevator going cheap? Will have a lookie around, thanks.

 

[truffles]

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Agree with Oldmare that black would be the best colour for her. Not sure about the heritage comfort (elevator) bridle though as they come with a very deep, heavily padded crank noseband which might look rather bulky on her. Personally I think she would suit a traditional broad flat style noseband

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Yes I was wondering whetehr an elevator would be very bulky on her, but I have seen nice rather slim ones, but slim would look silly haha, so probs best opting for the flat hunter one. thanks.

 

[truffles]

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Check what Barnstormers have - they're very reasonable and a wide range so you're sure to find something for her - I like the Canterbury bridle but it depends if you need a flash/grackle/drop or not!

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Will do, taa Druid.

ETA - The canterbury one is LOVELY, will be going for that most probably.

 

[sillygillyhorse]

have a look at this one, the noseband comes in different widths so you could choose the depth you think most suitable for her.

http://www.equestrianclearance.com/perl2/v2.cgi?page=/templates/details.html&productid=622

 

[truffles]

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have a look at this one, the noseband comes in different widths so you could choose the depth you think most suitable for her.

http://www.equestrianclearance.com/perl2/v2.cgi?page=/templates/details.html&productid=622

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That horse looks pleased lol!!
It is lovely, but so similiar to the ocanterbury one, yet twice the price!! Damnnn wish I was rich!! Thanks though

 

[truffles]

She has a flash...Would love the hunter type ones, but fitting a flash would be a bit hard!!

 

[druid]

You can get Hunter type ones with a flash - gimme a minute to find one!

Even better..found this - scroll down about 2/3 of the way, then you can swap between flash or not as it suits you. Any good?

 

[Irishcobs]

The flash connector D? I have them for Hattie also a cob. As she needs a flash for some bits and not of others so it easier to remove the flash and connector completely.

Hattie has the canterbury for showing it is lovely.

 

[sillygillyhorse]

Guess it is twice the price as it is english leather. The Shires Canterbury is from the Blenheim range which is imported leather I think.

 

[druid]

Actually the Canterbury model is in both the Belnheim and Sterling ranges so you can have it in imported leather or English leather and it's still not as expensive as the other one!

 

[Theresa_F]

She would look great in a hunter type bridle - about 1 1/4" wide noseband.

Chancer is a similar shape and he has a 1 1/2" noseband on his show bridle.

I would go for dark brown, then you can use it for showing unless of course you already have a black saddle.

Dark brown can look nicer on a black head as it does not blend in like black leather can.

Pretty mare.

 

[truffles]

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She would look great in a hunter type bridle - about 1 1/4" wide noseband.

Chancer is a similar shape and he has a 1 1/2" noseband on his show bridle.

I would go for dark brown, then you can use it for showing unless of course you already have a black saddle.

Dark brown can look nicer on a black head as it does not blend in like black leather can.

Pretty mare.

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Ahhh I don't havemuch choice with the saddle, as it will be 2nd hand, but I will try and nab a dark brown one.

thanks for your help.

 

[truffles]

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The flash connector D? I have them for Hattie also a cob. As she needs a flash for some bits and not of others so it easier to remove the flash and connector completely.

Hattie has the canterbury for showing it is lovely.

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Brilliant, canterbury with flash attachment it shall be then!

 

[truffles]

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Actually the Canterbury model is in both the Belnheim and Sterling ranges so you can have it in imported leather or English leather and it's still not as expensive as the other one!

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Okay, will try and get hold of the imported one

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Guess it is twice the price as it is english leather. The Shires Canterbury is from the Blenheim range which is imported leather I think.

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Thanks for all your help MrsT and Druid....

 

[druid]

Post pics when you get it - I'm sure she'll look fabulous

 

[truffles]

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Post pics when you get it - I'm sure she'll look fabulous

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Oh thank you - I will