Buena Vista, VA (May 20, 2011) – Vespucci’s new Rolled Weymouth and Rolled Snaffle Bridles are quickly becoming the favorite of riders everywhere, including international dressage rider Pierre St. Jacques and his Pan Am Gold Medal teammate Lucky Tiger. The Vespucci Rolled bridles are sold exclusively by World Equestrian Brands, LLC, the United States distributor of Amerigo saddles and strap goods, Amerigo Vega saddles, Vespucci, E.A. Mattes and Equilibrium products.

“The Vespucci Rolled Dressage Bridle is my choice of bridle for Lucky Tiger because it’s a very comfortable fit for the horse. The thick padded noseband allows for pressure to be distributed evenly across the nose and the rolled leather gives the bridle a very stylish look,” St. Jacques said. “When training and competing, I like to have equipment that is stylish and practical and the Vespucci bridle from World Equestrian Brands is both. The reins are made of material that are easy to hold when they become sweaty or wet and yet they are still very elegant with the rolled leather and high quality buckles.”

Robin Moore, President of World Equestrian Brands, said the new Vespucci bridle is a direct result of customers asking for it. “The new bridle brings all the features Vespucci is famous for, the single crownpiece, an elegant rolled patent leather browband, luxurious padding and a beautiful design by Peter Menet. The bridle is beautiful, yet substantial and it is getting rave reviews already,” Moore said.

St. Jacques, who operates out of his St. Jacques Equestrian center in Anthony, Florida, said the Vespucci Rolled Dressage Bridle is one of the highest quality bridles on the market today. “I recommend this bridle to anyone looking for a bridle that is made of the best leather and designed by experts who had the comfort of the horse in mind when designing this product,” he said.

St. Jacques isn’t the only top equestrian to ride in the Vespucci bridle.  New York Times bestselling author and dressage competitor Tami Hoag also believes the Vespucci bridles to be something special.  “The Vespucci bridles are all elegant and beautifully made, and the rolled snaffle bridle is no exception.  Form and function make it the perfect bridle for the show ring,” said Hoag, who is makes her home in Wellington, Florida.  Hoag is well known in the equestrian community as both a writer and a Grand Prix dressage competitor.  Two of her novels, Dark Horse and Alibi Man, are set among the Wellington equestrian scene.

The Vespucci bridle’s innovative design puts the horse’s comfort and performance first. Following an exhaustive study of equine anatomy, designer Peter Menet reinvented the bridle when he discovered that a horse is susceptible to facial pain and injury. The Vespucci design incorporates the biomechanics of a horse in motion, pressure points on the horse’s head and the best way to communicate between horse and rider. All Vespucci bridles offer a signature padded Single Crownpiece, padded nose and browband and adjustable padded protection under the jaw.

Moore added that World Equestrian Brand’s newly upgraded website offers their complete catalog online, which gives riders everywhere the chance to look at the Vespucci Rolled Bridle and all of its features. “Go to our website and click on the catalog. The new Vespucci Rolled Bridle is on page six. The bridle is available as a Rolled Leather Snaffle Bridle with rolled reins for $320 and as a Rolled Leather Weymouth with curb and snaffle rein for $460.”

Moore said other riders who rely on products from World Equestrian Brands include show jumper Aaron Vale, dressage rider Kathy Pavlich and eventers Kim Severson, Hawley Bennett and Buck Davidson. “Each of these riders has been extremely successful and knowing they rely on our products speaks volumes,” Moore said. I encourage everyone to check out our website and read what they have to say and which products they use.”

For more information on World Equestrian Brands, visit their website at www.worldequestrianbrands.com or call 1-888-637-8463.