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Not-So-Speedy Dressage

From Endurance to Dressage

Bits & Pieces, Literally

1/13/2013

 
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I am still in love with my new, and as yet, unused Stübben bridle. To try it on Speedy, I had to take his current bit off his schooling bridle and attach it to the new bridle. Right away I could see that I did not want to do that for every show. That's how I managed it last year, and it was a pain in the patootie. However, I also ditched that bit at the end of the season so it was probably a good thing that I didn't buy a show version, which is what I already did for this year. I just couldn't help it. What was that about moderation in spending? The bit you see is a brand new version of what I school in; a JP Korsteel Copper Oval Link Eggbutt bit. At $39.99, it was cheap enough that I don't really mind owning two of them, especially if it works for a while. If we need to move on to something else at the end of this season, I'll probably stick with just one bit and swap it out for every show. Maybe.

I really do hate swapping out bits. I have a nice collection of bits, but I don't generally switch them around. The ones in my storage tub, a low port comfort snaffle, a correction bit, and last year's french link snaffle, are all bits that I liked at one time for a specific purpose, but they aren't for Speedy at this point. I save them because they are like fine jewelry; they'll last forever. 

Sydney seems happy in his current bit (Mikmar's Eggbutt Ergöm Lozenge Snaffle) so I see no need to switch him into any of the other bits that I have, and I keep Speedy's Mikmar Flexion Combination Bit on his trail bridle. I like to have a separate bridle for trail or dressage especially since the reins and bit for each bridle are completely different. Since those are the only things that Speedy does, I see no need to have multiple bridles hanging around.

Oh, wait. I do have multiple bridles hanging around; five of them to be exact. Five bridles that I would desperately love to be rid of. Five bridles that I would sell for quite cheap.

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Please make me an offer, even if it's just to pay the shipping! Click to zoom.
I really want to get rid of these and will entertain ANY offer. They are all super clean and are being stored indoors away from heat and dust. Here's a brief description of each from left to right.

  1. Zilco Padded Snaffle Bridle, no flash. Cob-sized. Used only once or twice and has zero wear marks. I paid close to $70 for it. You can see a blue version of it here. I think this was originally marketed for eventers, but I am not sure if that is right. (Zilco is a brand-name synthetic)
  2. No brand name Padded Snaffle Bridle with flash. Cob-sized. Lightly used, but there are no wear marks. The brow band has some very subtle bling. It's super clean and well conditioned. I paid around $40 for it. (leather)
  3. No brand name Padded Crank Dressage Bridle with Flash. Cob-sized (but it fit like a horse-size, way too big for Speedy G). Lightly used, but there are no wear marks. The brow band and caveson have crystal bling across the front. It's clean, but not as soft as bridle number 2. I have no memory of what I paid for it, but it wasn't much, maybe $40. (leather)
  4. Wintec Snaffle Bridle, no flash. It's not marked, but I am pretty sure it's Cob-sized. Gently used, but there really aren't any wear marks. You can see a new version here. I probably paid around $40.00 for it. (synthetic)
  5. Zilco Deluxe Trail Bridle. Arabian-sized. Used, but with very few wear marks, which is the great thing about synthetics. If you're not familiar with this type of bridle, it's made to be worn over a halter, especially a rope halter. It snaps onto the halter to create a very stable bridle that uses the halter's frame as a throat latch.  Perfect for endurance or trail riding. You can see a new version of the bridle here. While this particular one isn't Speedy's, he uses one of these for trail riding. I paid around $35 for it.

I really, really, want to be rid of these bridles. I don't need to get a fair price, but I don't want to pay to get rid of them either. Seriously, drop by my house, send me some money for shipping, or plead your case in the comments section and one of these (or maybe all five?) could be yours.
emily
1/14/2013 01:02:48 am

did you sell the bridles yet? I offer $75 + shipping to Indian for 1,2 & 3. I can pay via paypal if that would work for you.

Emily
1/14/2013 04:48:43 am

that should say Indiana. Here is my email khemo82@gmail.com

Karen
1/14/2013 10:14:34 am

Emily - number 1 and 5 have sold, number 2 is being "held" for a bit, and number 3 is on trial, but might not fit. I promise to let you know if any of them come don't work out.

Nicole
1/14/2013 04:10:47 am

Is number 5 black? I would love it if it is. How about $20 plus shipping?

Karen
1/14/2013 10:15:36 am

Black, but sold already. So sorry! If the sale falls through, I'll let you know. :0)


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