The Click Bridle

Shannon_Clover · #1 15th Jun 2009, 10:21 AM

Anyone got this. Want to know if worth getting it.
Like this cos easy to use and wash.

http://www.libbys-tack.com/shop/cust...&cat=50&page=1

Any feedack comment welcome.

I want a suitable Cob bridle easy to use and wash like in washing machine or wipe clean.

Thanks.

Kis Vihar · #2 15th Jun 2009, 10:30 AM

As bridle-makers/saddlers we would not touch a bridle held together with plastic clips!

We would certainly never make one!!

My (and other saddlers) opinion - just don't think they are safe. Sorry.

There was a thread on here a while back about them - will try and find it.

Kis Vihar · #3 15th Jun 2009, 10:40 AM

I wish to quote my fellow saddler: from a previous 'click bridle' thread (My internet connection is so dire today I can't post links or anything!)

By unicornleather

Plastic side release fittings should never be used on any saddlery like bridlework for instance. The plastic will break, why do you think metalwork has been used for so long in the making of good quality saddlery?
I can snap open a side release fitting just by standing on it and pulling so imagine what a horse could do to it, 150 lbs breaking strain is nothing to a horse!
On good quality bridle butt leather (5 mm thick) you have the average breaking strain of 5,000 lbs per square inch yet horses can and do still break it.
PLEASE think twice about buying any "bridles" that are made using plastic side release fittings. I had one break on my haversack last year and I only had about 60 lbs weight in it.

It's your decision at the end of the day but do take care.
Oz
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Skippys Mum · #4 15th Jun 2009, 06:40 PM

Wouldnt use it if my life depended on it - which it would - which is why I wouldnt use it.

My weight would be enough to break it let alone the weight of the horse!

newforest · #5 16th Jun 2009, 04:58 AM

The only clip bridle i'd use is the training one that has clips for the bit.
If you want wipe clean have a look at zilco, I've got the endurance combo, got it cheaper off ebay.
No anything plastic i'd use as headcolla as got breaking points wouldnt trust it out as other people have said.

Monika · #6 16th Jun 2009, 05:40 AM

I´d agree with Kish Vihar but my experience is only with dog /cat collars fitted with plastic ´click in ´thing and they would open if pulled on and will break easily.
I am sorry but does not sound safe to me.
Good Luck.

BeachRiding · #7 16th Jun 2009, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monika

I´d agree with Kish Vihar but my experience is only with dog /cat collars fitted with plastic ´click in ´thing and they would open if pulled on and will break easily.
I am sorry but does not sound safe to me.
Good Luck.

Ditto. Looks like a light material with weak plastic. My dogs could break that....

Zani · #8 16th Jun 2009, 07:27 AM

hmmmm says it has a breaking strain of 150 lbs, which I would be thinking is not such a good idea if your horse weights 1,000 lbs plus!

s4sugar · #9 16th Jun 2009, 07:45 AM

I bought one of these off eBay not realising it had plastic clips.

I use it for lunging and longreining on the field but I wouldn't take a horse out in one. I won't allow dogs to wear clip collars as they are not secure.

I have an excellent synthetic bridle by Plas Equestrian which washes easily and has a nice feel to it.

pinkheather · #10 17th Jun 2009, 09:25 AM

Best to stick with equipment that has been tried and tested over the last hundred years [maybe i am just a dinosaur] take advice from the posts from tack experts on the forum.

Esther.D · #11 17th Jun 2009, 09:31 AM

I wouldn't touch plastic clips - I have seen plenty of horses straighten solid metal fittings so wouldn't touch plastic with a barge pole. One of my driving Shetlands even ripped a 2" wide double thickness webbing trace in the middle of its length as if it was nothing.

JOJOBA · #12 17th Jun 2009, 09:44 AM

Ive been using a plastic clip bridle since Christmas and it works fine for me, though I havent been bombed off with in it. I like my bridles to have good breaking points in case of emergency! Having said that Ive seen bolting horses break good quality leather tack so Im not sure how much safer Id feel with those!

Mine isnt a Libby's one - it was made for me by a friend.

All the clips do is hold the bridle on, the reins (which have clips) are the only part even put under stress unless Im leading. Said friend has been using the ones she makes on her horses for years and no disasters so far. All our horses have nice soft mouths and sensible temperaments though, so they arent exactly being put under heavy use.

xxx