Harwich® Plain Wide Noseband Hunter Bridle by SmartPak is rated
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Rated 1 out of
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Sueshew from
Very Poor Leather Quality
Over the past 10 years I’ve had several Harwich bridles. I received this bridle yesterday and had to send it back because as I was rolling the very stiff leather - which isn’t unexpected at this price point, and in the past they soften up with conditioning - one of the straps cracked. Upon further examination, the throat latch was also so brittle that it cracked with the slightest manipulation. The bridle also had a very strong chemical smell that I haven’t experienced in the past.
I recently bought another bridle at the same price (carried by SmartPak) for schooling, and it took minimal rolling and conditioning to soften it up. I’m afraid I’m probably done with SmartPak brand bridles.
Date published: 2021-04-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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EPsMom from
Can't beat the price!
I bought this a month ago, and it is awesome! First, it fits my hard to fit horse. She is a large headed horse but not an oversize. I tried many other name brand bridles and this one fits. I would have liked to have the shaped area around the ears for better fit, but this one clears the ear area okay. I look forward to the next revision of this from SmartPak.
Second, the leather is wonderful. It is smooth on both sides and relatively soft. I feel with a little more conditioning it will be perfect.
Third, the color is really pretty. The two tone brown on top and black edges make it look really smart on my horse. I like the plain noseband versus the "fancy" which is difficult to find.
Lastly, I knew if I didn't like it - Free Returns!
Date published: 2020-12-31
Rated 5 out of
5
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mleb from
Amazing bridle for the price
I am buying my third Harwich wide nose and bridle today. They are lovely bridles, we get compliments all the time. One hunted a full season (sweat, rain, mud) and looks better than new. Excellent value!
Date published: 2020-04-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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EeZee from
Great quality
This is a very nicely done bridle that looks way more expensive than it is. I like how padded it is. I hope it will soften up more with use but it fits my TB well.
Date published: 2019-08-20