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Post by Fussymare on Jan 2, 2008 23:52:02 GMT 1
I am having a bridle made to measure, as my mare seems to have an impossible sized head.  She is quite a chunky girl, so I am going for a hunter style bridle in havanna. But looking on the website now, I am wondering whether to go for something a little bit different as I am having it made to order. However - nothing blingy or too over the top, as it is for everyday use. So just wondering what sort of thing I should consider. I've put a link to the website below, to give you an idea of the browband designs - I like the shamrock design, but my mare is Welsh X, so don't really fancy a leek!  www.totally-equine.co.uk/leatherbrowband.htm... and in case it helps, a photo of Cariad. [  |
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Post by Cheryl Walmsley on Jan 2, 2008 23:54:28 GMT 1
aww, she's gorgeous, I'm the least creative person I know but there are loads on here who are so just upping you really.....and admiring cariad!!
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Post by Fussymare on Jan 2, 2008 23:56:48 GMT 1
Thank you Imeanbusiness. I really want something different ... but don't want to regret it so it must look quite classic - as well as being a little bit different - if you know what I mean.  By the way - like your new name! |
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Post by horsey123 on Jan 3, 2008 0:15:46 GMT 1
love there bridals
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Post by lovelylace on Jan 3, 2008 10:16:17 GMT 1
I work as a fashion designer so can probably be described as fairly creative, I really like your horse and I think nthat she needs something a bit chunkier to complement her looks, personally I like the clincher one, gives it a bit of sparkle but not bling, I also liked the handtooled browbands and you can then do your own design, perhaps something a bit like tribal tattoo pattern...  nice bridles though  |
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Post by jen1 on Jan 3, 2008 10:59:51 GMT 1
i love the padded one maybe with a shamrock on it,
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Post by Fussymare on Jan 3, 2008 11:29:48 GMT 1
Thanks everyone. Jen - I love the shamrock, but with her having a Welsh name, an Irish emblem doesn't seem quite right. Lovelylace - I thought of having something engraved on the browband, but wondered whether it might look odd with a design when the noseband was quite plain. What do you think?  |
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Post by Fussymare on Jan 3, 2008 13:59:19 GMT 1
Well I am now thinking of something Celtic to link in with her being Welsh - but all the designs seem to be quite intricate. |
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Post by rj on Jan 3, 2008 15:21:45 GMT 1
Why does it have to be leather? Have you seen the Australian Earthorse site? I got a bitless made -to-measure from them with rope rins but they do all sorts. Very practical, hard-wearing and washable - go on, beads and tassles are great - or just colour braid!! www.mena.org.au/earthhorse/index.htm |
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Post by indigo on Jan 3, 2008 15:51:07 GMT 1
I agree, try to find something welsh celtic, mabye a dragon, beautifull horse by the way! type in welsh celtic dragon and then do a google image search.
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Post by Fussymare on Jan 3, 2008 16:10:09 GMT 1
RJ - sorry, but I've got my heart set on leather because I want something to match my saddle.  Will have a look at the website you suggested though. Indigo - I did think of a dragon, but probably a bit too intricate to fit on to a browband? Bored at work today, so still trawling through various websites looking ............... (Why do we still have these Santas? I want the other smilies back please.) |
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Post by Fussymare on Jan 3, 2008 16:15:03 GMT 1
Why does it have to be leather? Have you seen the Australian Earthorse site? I got a bitless made -to-measure from them with rope rins but they do all sorts. Very practical, hard-wearing and washable - go on, beads and tassles are great - or just colour braid!! www.mena.org.au/earthhorse/index.htmOooh, I do like these - wish I could afford one for everyday use, but the ones I like are quite expensive, and then with the cost of the reins and postage .... boo-hoo! Out of interest, how does the throatlash do up/undo? |
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Post by heather on Jan 3, 2008 16:34:45 GMT 1
I've just designed a new bridle, to be absolutely as comfortable as possible for the horse- not on the market yet, but hopefully soon!
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Post by Fussymare on Jan 3, 2008 16:37:35 GMT 1
Ooh, sounds interesting Heather. By the way - do you have a little Shetland out on loan in the Colchester area? If not, then someone with the same name as you does!! |
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Post by lizziee on Jan 3, 2008 16:45:10 GMT 1
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Will have a look at the website you suggested though. 
