04/07/2025
So as Friday comes to a close, I almost forgot I promised I'd show you something I had on the drying rack last night! I will get some pics tomorrow of all my bridles on horses, so that you can see the fit, but daylight beat me today!
These are a new style of bridle - made from first grade Hermann Oak latigo leather. They are what I call my workhorse bridle and were born from needing to replace all my 'week day' bridles. The thing is, they're nice enough to use at an event too and the latigo leather looks incredible all oiled up. I love latigo as it's soft but super dooper strong as well.
If there's a downside, it's that they only come in the one colour (very dark mahogany brown), but it's such a good colour that it pretty much goes with anything anyway!
All hand cut, silver or gold buckles, tie on bit ends and a lined browband. I've gone with bit ties on these as I tend to use a variety of bits at home and I needed one that would fit through ones with smaller rings/lugs/hooks. The sizing on these is cob-full. I've made some adjustments recently (having gone from horses in the 14hh space, to ones around 15.1, and one with a very long head!) and they seem to be a good all-round fit.
You can grab them here and just remember, they are a custom make (nothing is pre-cut here!), so there is a 2-3 week wait.
But worth waiting for, right?!?!
Oh and can I make a barcoo style if you're wanting that? ... Well, I don't tend to use them as I can never get bits on quickly but if that's your jam, the answer is yes.
https://fa5a4c-ff.myshopify.com/products/handmade-latigo-leather-bridle-with-bit-ties-and-choice-of-hardware
