Nice quality rolled leather bridle

[CanteringCarrot]

I currently have a BR brand rolled leather bridle and I quite like the look of it. It was around 90 Euro purchased without the browband. I wish more bridle makers sold without the browband because I already have a collection. Anyway, the quality is just ok, and fair for the price. Since I’ve decided I like the look, I’d like to get one that is of better quality because I am a leather snob.

I don’t care for the ones that fasten at the top of the head at the poll. I’d like to stay under 300 Euro/dollars. I will of course pay for quality. I know that PS of Sweden makes one, and I already have their rolled reins. I like the reins because they are nice and thin for my small hands, and the quality is ok. Their bridles are quite pricey and I’ve heard mixed reviews, but I have never seen their rolled one, or any, in person.

I am currently looking at the Schockemoehle Malibu and have found it for about 200 Euro. Any insight into the quality of that brand?

Any suggestions are appreciated. [h=3][/h]

[Manni01]

I had a rolled bridle by Schockemöhle a couple of years ago and I dont think the leather quality is great.

[CanteringCarrot]

@Manni01

I had a rolled bridle by Schockemöhle a couple of years ago and I dont think the leather quality is great.

Yeah, actually, you’re not the first person I’ve heard say that. So if that’s a trend, then I’ll probably eliminate they option. I liked the design, and the price wasn’t bad, but I’m looking for something nice that will last and, well, just feel nice

[Forte]

I’ve had a few BR bridles and I agree that although they are pretty, the leather quality is mediocre. I recently bought a rolled Dy’on double bridle and the leather is beautiful. They also make a snaffle bridle. I ordered mine on Divoza.

[CanteringCarrot]

Oh yes Dy’on I did see their bridle on Divoza. I would just drive to Divoza and see what they have but it’s atleast 3 hours to the closest one…and I’m not they dedicated. I’ve never held or looked at a Dy’on bridle in person. I haven’t heard anything negative yet.

[HereComesZach]

Have you checked out the Albion KB ‘Super Snaffle’? They have some nice features, and are somewhat customizable, and the leather is lovely and will hold up well.

[Badger]

Passier. I got both snaffle and double (Neptune and Icarus I think) a couple years ago from Divoza delivered to US for under $300 each using coupons. Not sure if they still carry them at Divoza but the leather is beautiful, gets complimented often, and wears very well.

[beowulf]

With rolled you really want a high quality bridle; the process to make the bridle rolled is easy to unravel once the glue and threading goes - I would pass on Schockemohle.

There aren’t many good rolled bridles left IMHO. I would go with Passier, or Kieffer.

I like D’yon but the price is, my personal opinion only, disproportionate to the quality. Same with Otto Schumacher – at that point you are paying for the brand, not the quality.

[purplnurpl]

I have an incredible rolled leather bridle that ended up being too much for my mare’s delicate TB head.
It’s a Premeiro or something like that.
I used it for 1 week. It has a lo ely padded PATENT crank flash.
However, it does buckle at the top. I like the feature. It allows for no buckles on the face so if your horse has a gorg face it shoes it off.
Best leather I have ever touched. I’ve been meaning to put it up on the fb dressage tack sale page.

I can’t seem to get the pic to load, but It’s a Premiera Monaco. New, $215.00.
Much much nicer quality than PS.

[CanteringCarrot]

@purplnurpl

I have an incredible rolled leather bridle that ended up being too much for my mare’s delicate TB head.
It’s a Premeiro or something like that.
I used it for 1 week. It has a lo ely padded PATENT crank flash.
However, it does buckle at the top. I like the feature. It allows for no buckles on the face so if your horse has a gorg face it shoes it off.
Best leather I have ever touched. I’ve been meaning to put it up on the fb dressage tack sale page.

I can’t seem to get the pic to load, but It’s a Premiera Monaco. New, $215.00.
Much much nicer quality than PS.

Oh, yeah, I’m familiar with the brand. I can get that bridle for ~87€ here. Not crazy about buckle on top, but I’ll take a look.

@beowulf I agree that the quality is important with rolled. Hence my careful search. I have handled a Passier bridle in awhile.

[Lucassb]

I have a gorgeous rolled Stübben. It is a double bridle and I bought it in Europe when I had the chance a couple years ago… even though my horse was 4 at the time and years away from needing a double!! The quality is incredible.

[Manahmanah]

Equipe makes one that is really beautiful and well made.