Gear Guide - Bridles

Gear Guide.

(Part 4)Bridles

So now you’ve picked your saddle(s) up, but thats not going to go far without a good bridle, after all, how are you going to steer and stop? So, here you are, a run down of where to pick up a bridle or two.

So whats the choice?

Budget to exclusive, lets take a look.

Once again it is very important to bear in mind that second hand tack is a goldmine for many polo players, as tack can be picked up at a fraction of the price it can be brand new. Once again, the big place to look out for these deals is on Chukkout polo on Facebook, its always chocker with knocked down price polo tack. However if you’re keen on getting your hands on some shiny new bridles, we’ve lined up a couple of places where you can get hold of them.

Roxtons Argentine Leather Polo Bridle £55

A bit of a cheat this one, as Roxtons currently have a 50% off sale on. However the Argentine made leather bride, with noseband, headpiece, cheekpieces, broadband and a set of reins at this price is a bargain.

Stablecare Chukka Polo Bridle and reins £120

Towards the budget end of the scale stablecare.co.uk will sell you their polo bridle, made out of full grain brown leather for a very reasonable price. Obviously this doesn’t include the bit or any of the add ons (drop nose band, martingale, breast plate, running reins, etc) but is a good pace to start for a low budget bridle.

World Wide Tack Stevens Snaffle Bridle £128

Made from dark Havana Leather with white stitching this bridle is only available in one size, but does come with ta pair of Stevens leather reins.

Porto Polo Gold Range Pelham Bridle £185

Made of the finest English leather, this bridle comes with two sets of reins and your choice of a rope of leather cavesson nose band. It is suitable for Pelham bits although one is not included, andPorto polo do sell bridles for suitable for other bits too, such as gags.

The Polo Shop Complete polo bridle £200

A complete polo bride made from brown English leather. Including 2 sets of reins, a drop noseband, cavesson noseband and cheek pieces, this bridle has almost everything you need to hop on board.

Calcutt & Sons Polo Gag Bridle £220

A complete heavyweight polo bridle from saddlers Calcutt & Sons. Includes a drop noseband and 2 sets of reins all made from high quality English leather.