Plain, FLAT Bridles?

[theroanypony]

Do any companies still make bridles that aren't fancy stitched, padded or raised? As in just a plain, old flat bridle. For under $100, that doesn't look like crap? Thanks! :)

[Hunter Mom]

Do any companies still make bridles that aren't fancy stitched, padded or raised? As in just a plain, old flat bridle. For under $100, that doesn't look like crap? Thanks! :)

There was one in the State Line Tack catalog I got today, but no idea on quality. It was around $60.

[besttwtbever]

Yes! I am not sure of the quality but this one sounds pretty good. I have a raised padded figure 8 bridle made by Paris Tack and it is and it is an excellent bridle. I think they are usually called hunt bridles so if you go searching maybe try that.

http://www.tackwholesale.com/paris-tack-hunt-bridle-with-wide-laced-reins-p-605.html?osCsid=140dc142ac6fd1b1fa1c489c65cc24ba

[JenEM]

Look for "hunt bridles" or check at shops that cater to foxhunters. The simple, flat bridles are traditional for hunting.

I know Courbette and Bobby's both make versions, but I'm not sure as to the price.

[jn4jenny]

Yes, Bartville Harness Shop makes one. They are the contract supplier for the Nunn Finer products, but they sell a lot of other stuff too--including a luscious, top-quality Flat Hunt Bridle in havana with hook or buckle ends and brass or nickel hardware, cob/horse/oversize. Priced $83-$94, plus a 15% off sale at the end of this month. Search the Eventing forum for "Bartville" to learn more about this tack shop.

[Dispatcher]

Yes, Bartville Harness Shop makes one. They are the contract supplier for the Nunn Finer products, but they sell a lot of other stuff too--including a luscious, top-quality Flat Hunt Bridle in havana with hook or buckle ends and brass or nickel hardware, cob/horse/oversize. Priced $83-$94, plus a 15% off sale at the end of this month. Search the Eventing forum for "Bartville" to learn more about this tack shop.


Bartville--YES! Beautiful bridles. None of that flimsy, skinny stuff you see so often.

[Everythingbutwings]

The Old Habit in Marshall, VA has a flat Bobby's hunt bridle for traditional "sewn in" bit and reins. I lust for it. :)

[BAC]

Horse Country in Warrenton, VA has some in their catalog which look beautiful but expensive, www.horsecountrylife.com (http://www.horsecountrylife.com).

You should ask on the hunting forum as flat bridles are traditionally required in the hunt field, I'm sure you will get a large response there.

Our local tack shop has them in your price range for the fox hunters in our area but I have to say they are not the nicest leather. :no:

[Alibhai's Alibar]

And keep an eye on Tack of the Day (http://www.tackoftheday.com). They sold some nice ones a few weeks ago and I love mine :D

[lesson junkie]

If you can find a Smith Worthington dealer they can help you with a decent quality flat bridle for a fair price. I've had good service from mine for several years.

[spmoonie]

Showmark makes one.

[Jaegermonster]

Horse Country has some, and yes they are very expensive. Overpriced IMHO. They cost extra because the tag says Horse Country.
Bobby's Tack makes a decent one, I have one and am pleased with it. I hunted my mare 4 days a week in it last season (I'm a whip) and it held up nicely. www.eqtack.com

[Risk-Averse Rider]

Bobby's Tack makes a decent one, I have one and am pleased with it. I hunted my mare 4 days a week in it last season (I'm a whip) and it held up nicely. I have a flat Bobby's for Mr. Blondie, and my only objection to it is that it turns his ears orange :lol:

But if you don't have a gone-white grey or a palomino (or a paint with white up there or a cremello or...) you should be fine.

[Jaegermonster]

Wow. none of mine have ever let dye go or anything when I cleaned it.
Never noticed it on my horse but she's a red bay.

[hoofy]

I just bought one from Libertyville Saddle Shop.

[Risk-Averse Rider]

Wow. none of mine have ever let dye go or anything when I cleaned it.
Never noticed it on my horse but she's a red bay.Maybe I just got one from a bad dye lot. I don't think I've ever noticed the dye coming off while cleaning - just on his sweaty little ears. :D

[Mali]

Bartville DEFINATELY! They do mail order as well. I just discovered them a few months ago, and my friend bought one of the bridles when we were there. LOVE IT! I would give up my Courbette and Stubben bridle in a heartbeat, for the Bartville bridle. She's waiting until the sale to pick up the matching breastplate and girth.

[MissKatie]

Try a search for KL Select on ebay. They have nice, nice bridle on closeout on ebay. I think I saw one.

[takethestage]

Bartville!!!