Harwich® Figure 8 Bridle by SmartPak is rated
3.8 out of
5 by
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Rated 5 out of
5
by
Kira F from
Amazing bridle
I bought this bridle a few years ago and it's an amazing piece of tack that I been waiting to buy! The leather just needed some breaking in at first after a night of sitting in oil but then after awhile it suppled and softened out. I also (unknowingly) bought a matching browband that we love too! I definitely recommend as it's just a beautiful piece of tack that holds up to the standard and quality!
Date published: 2023-04-08
Rated 2 out of
5
by
erin h from
Bummed
*delayed review after losing my horse in an accident*
If I could return this, I would. I was able to use it once on my previous horse before losing him - at the time, I gave it the benefit of the doubt being stiff and needing to break in. I had oiled it previously before using it, but still. It was well kept at home until I could use it on my current horse and I am incredibly disappointed. I don't know the point of oiling it, it doesn't absorb (using Antares oil, CWD conditioner - high-quality stuff). It is cracking at chin and throat latches and remains incredibly stiff. Two stars for it being able to function as a schooling bridle.
Date published: 2022-07-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Olivia from
Great bridle for the price!
Bought this a few weeks ago after struggling to find a figure 8 I liked and so glad I bought this one! Fits very nicely, great price, great quality and nice supple leather. I will say mine had slight discoloration on the crown piece where the leathers come down on the one side but when it’s all done up you can’t tell.
Date published: 2022-06-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
kelsberndt99 from
Very pretty bridle
Beautiful bridle, quality leather but wish it came a little softer but after a couple oilings it was much better. Haven’t had it long so can’t review durability but seems to be tough leather
Date published: 2021-10-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Andy from
Nice bridle!
I bought this for my OTTB as we are moving to Jumpers. She can get a little gape-y sometimes so I was interested in either a figure 8 or a flash. After doing a bunch of reading, I decided on the figure 8. This bridle has been super, it looks nice, seems to be comfortable for my mare, and is easy to care for. I really like the mono crown and the padding. I did swap out the browband for a fancy one because why not! I haven’t had rubber reins in a long time but I like the ones this bridle came with!
Date published: 2020-10-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
OTTBRN from
Beautiful
Absolutely lovely bridle at a reasonable price. The leather is soft and the stitching is beautiful.
Date published: 2020-05-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Lucy Walter from
This bridle is fantastic! the brow band is very supple, and after breaking in and cleaning, so is the rest of the bridle. Many people have complemented and commented on this bridle, i am very happy with it, and i would definitely recommend!
Date published: 2019-05-24
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Incaidol from
sorry not a fan
Bridle seems to run small.. a cob normally fits my OTTB, but this one is too small. Received as a gift so no way to return, The color is odd. I could darken with oil.
Date published: 2018-03-14
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Ariprinz from
Really Disappointed
I bought this bridle about two weeks ago and rode in it about 10 times.
When I got it out of the box it seemed okay, the monocrown was nice, I really liked the padding, but the leather was horrible quality, had a plastic shiny look to it. When I looked at the rings at the top of the noseband connecting pieces it already had discoloration on the metal, that I couldn't get off. The sheepskin was also horribly uneven. The buckles looked very nice and the reins did come with rein stops on them, which is a plus.
After riding in it 4 times the leather was already cracking and showing a lot of discoloration and the stitching was already coming undone.
I'm really disappointed in the quality and execution of this bridle, I usually love Smartpak bridles but this bridle has really turned me off from them.
I guess you get what you pay for, next time definitely going to have to invest in a much more expensive french one.
Date published: 2018-01-27
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Cheez from
Pretty good bridle
I bought this a little while ago and ordered cob as most of the reviews said it runs large. Cob fit my 15hh lease horse. Pretty good quality but took a while for me to break in and was pretty red-brown. Oiled it a lot, but now I need to sell it as it won’t fit my 16.3hh new lease horse. Nicely padded, but get horse size and darken it if you want to buy it.
Date published: 2017-12-10