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Post by podkinpie on Dec 29, 2006 20:43:24 GMT 1
Calling any Icelandic owners-
Do you buy specialsist icelandic tack as in bridles etc.
We have bought a saddle from Eldings old owner and need to
buy a girth, bridle , reins and stirrups.
There is a lady on ebay selling Icelandic bridles but my daughter
is being difficult and saying she doesnt want leather (being a
good vegetarian)!
Any ideas of what we should buy?
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Post by julz on Dec 29, 2006 20:47:06 GMT 1
can't you buy a good pony webbing bridle?
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Post by podkinpie on Dec 29, 2006 20:53:07 GMT 1
Thats probably what we will do .
However her head is quite a different shape from our other cob(Dare I say larger)!
She looks more like a teddy bear!
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Post by smudge on Dec 29, 2006 23:01:14 GMT 1
I bought my bridle from Astund and imported it - its gorgeous. I got some green webbing reins with it - really suits him colouring wise. My friend has just bought a bridle from the ebay lady and its really good quality too. Not sure if Astund do webbing bridles - have a look  www.astund.is/index.php |
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Post by twiglet on Dec 29, 2006 23:58:23 GMT 1
If you cannot get Icelandic stirrups from the IHSGB shop try Lillhasten in Sweden. It may be better to call rather than email as the lady in the Lillhasten shop is happier with spoken English. Can pm tel no if required
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Post by julz on Dec 30, 2006 1:21:13 GMT 1
I have a webbed bridle for seamus, but his head is an odd shape...so had to buy two different sized bridles, to make one that fits him...if you give me rough size, i'll measure the spare one i got...you could have it, if it will fit...it's black with red piping...
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Post by podkinpie on Dec 30, 2006 1:33:07 GMT 1
:)Hi .Thanks for the advice. I have had a look at the astund site.The bridles are lovely, but unfortunately leather! Thanks Julz. Thats really kind of you. I did suspect a conventional cob bridles may not fit-her head is somewhat different in shape! Where would you suggest I measure ? |
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Post by julz on Dec 30, 2006 12:35:13 GMT 1
don't know really, TBH!! just a general, round the widest part of the face, and length..... the bridle is a hybrid of a warm-blood and full sizes!
i have had this bridle for two years...am dying to get rid of it!!!!
but plenty room to adjust!
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Post by julz on Dec 30, 2006 20:11:19 GMT 1
up
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Post by podkinpie on Dec 30, 2006 20:22:22 GMT 1
Thanks Julz
I will measure her tomorrow and pm you.
Many thanks
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Post by jes on Dec 30, 2006 22:33:29 GMT 1
My friend had real trouble finding a bridle to fit her Icelandic, she ended up making one up with a full size browband, extra full headpiece, cob noseband and pony cheekpieces!!  She's now got an Icelandic bridle, which she loves. Good luck. |
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