Custom bridles can come in pretty much any shape, size, color, and amount of silver you want. All my bridles will have working tongue buckles and holes for adjustment, even on the throatlatch (if the bridle has one) and possibly the curb chain. They will also usually have mock Chicago screws at all 'joints' or places of attachment. My bridles have placed top ten at NAN multiple times!
Because of the rising price of Rio Rondo/Sulser cast silver pieces, the cost of these bridles will also go up. A cast silver Rio Rondo bit is $9 (that's not including minimum shipping costs of $5.50), and the cast buckles are on average $2-3 a piece. All cast pieces will be sanded around the edges for smoothness.
Standards on all western bridles
 | All working tongue buckles |
| 'Chicago screws' at joints |
| satin or super shene finish |
Options!
Prices on bridles range greatly. Start with a basic crownpiece with a buckle on one cheekpiece and etched bit for $10, Buckles of adjustment on both sides of cheekpieces and etched bit for base price of $13, or base price with cast bit (of your choice) of $17.50 and build from there. Plain leather reins are included in this price, but other rein options are available. Bridles as shown at top of page (TOP LSQ) generally start at $65.
Breastcollars
Breastcollars are generally designed to match a bridle or saddle. For a bridle/breastcollar set, the breastcollar will generally be about 25% less than the cost of the bridle for a matching set. If you need a custom breastcollar to match a saddle set you already have, please contact me and we can talk about specifics.
Bridle/Breastcollar Gallery:
multi NAN and NAN top 10 bridle (sold)
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classic scale WP set
Below: Classic scale completely hand braided bosal and breastcollar- no braids less than four strands (except on buttons).
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