Today Photo shoot-new saddle and bridle

[All4Grace]

I used Hazel and Vicor as models to show off our bargain hunting prizes!

First up is Hazel modeling the Gorgeous double bridle we found! Aweseom quality and very very well made! Hazel is the only one of our crew that has ever worn a double bridle so she was reluctantly the model.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h309/jumpinjavatb/PrixDeNationsNbridle005.jpg
After Hazel modeled it as a double, I took off the extra pieces put on my KK bit and saddled up Mr. Vic...
The saddle is a 18" close contact Prix De Nations that I found for sooo little money it was like we stole it! :-D
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h309/jumpinjavatb/PrixDeNationsNbridle009.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h309/jumpinjavatb/PrixDeNationsNbridle010.jpg
Vic and bridle:
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h309/jumpinjavatb/PrixDeNationsNbridle021.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h309/jumpinjavatb/PrixDeNationsNbridle042.jpg
Vic being silly, we HAD to stop and bite the cone...
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h309/jumpinjavatb/PrixDeNationsNbridle048.jpg

More full body shots coming, their uploading right now :-D

[Gliderider]

The horses look great in there new tack..I just love finding horsey bargains.

[Remali]

Very nice bridle and saddle, you got a heckuva deal on 'em it sounds! Your models are gorgeous!!
Double bridles are fun, I used to ride one of my horses in one a long, long time ago.

[vicklynn]

Oh, dont ya just love a good bargain. Horse look good in their new gear.
I have a question??? What is a double bridle for? Never seen one. Two bits in a horses mouth??? Im confused...hep me man...lol

[livaward]

OH I am going to this too.....I just got a new saddle and Pearl and I are going to play dress up tomorrow probably LOL

Great pics! Victor is such a beautiful guy!

[All4Grace]

MORE :D
I love this one of Mr. Vic
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h309/jumpinjavatb/PrixDeNationsNbridle013.jpg
Hey! Where are you goin?
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h309/jumpinjavatb/PrixDeNationsNbridle016.jpg
another saddle pic
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h309/jumpinjavatb/PrixDeNationsNbridle017-1.jpg
RUN AWAY!
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h309/jumpinjavatb/PrixDeNationsNbridle029.jpg
What's that noise?
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h309/jumpinjavatb/PrixDeNationsNbridle039.jpg
Are we done yet??
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h309/jumpinjavatb/PrixDeNationsNbridle038.jpg

[All4Grace]

Vicklynn,
they use double bridles in higher level dressage, I think they start at 2nd or 3rd level with teh doubles, I'm not sure which level it begins to be "legal". We don't really nee a double it was just WAY too good of a bargain to pass up! Plus maybe I will get that fair with Vic! *cough cough* :hysterical:

[vicklynn]

Oh ok, cool! See how much I know about dressage..lol..I love the look, but have no knowledge. The closest I ever see of it, is Myst when she is free lunging.
Mr. Vic is very beautiful. I love that gear on him, it looks great.

[lovesfortune]

lovely pictures. Vic reminds me of a horse I used to ride named Ghost. Gorgeous.

[WashingtonBay]

Oh, dont ya just love a good bargain. Horse look good in their new gear.
I have a question??? What is a double bridle for? Never seen one. Two bits in a horses mouth??? Im confused...hep me man...lol

Double bridles are used in upper level dressage...

They are also used in Saddle Seat; Arabs, Saddlebreds, NSHs, Morgans and the others of that type.

[All4Grace]

Double bridles are used in upper level dressage...

They are also used in Saddle Seat; Arabs, Saddlebreds, NSHs, Morgans and the others of that type.

What WB Said :p

I know I'll never use the extra piece but we couldn't walk away from it! lol SOo nice for so little $$$. the cashier even did a double take! I thought it was a $200 bridle easy...nope! Bargain price of $75!!!! Barely used!!!

[CircleR]

What a very handsome model Vic is. Everything looks great on him!!

[WashingtonBay]

Sorry... I didn't mean to double-answer about double-bridles :)

Just for conversation, the bridle and bit you have is what they'd use in dressage... For saddle-seat the bridle leather and reins would be thin little dainty things, the thinner the better, flashy noseband and browband, and usually loooooooong shanks.

Me schooling on my little Arab stallion in high school, saddle seat, double bridle.

[HeartofSteel]

Very nice modeling Vic and Hazel lol. The tack looks really nice!

Yes, double bridles are used in Dressage. They are required for upper level FEI tests (Prix St. George, Grand Prix) and are optional for 3rd and 4th level. It has bradoon (a thin snaffle) and then a Weymouth (curb type) bit so yes there it two bits and 4 reins.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e2/Curb_and_bradoon.jpg/180px-Curb_and_bradoon.

[cloedoll]

You're so very lucky to have found a PDN in such nice shape! =P
Congrats!!

[JetLagaside]

Lookin good looking good!

Just to add one more place you will see a double bridle - Ladies Side saddle :) got one hanging in the closet collecting dust right now :eek:

[vicklynn]

Awww heck. I see them all the time then. I always thought that there were just 2 sets of reins connected to one bit, different positions ....DUH VICK..lol. Thanks for opening my eyes.

[Gypsy Rose]

Wow! You got great bargains on some awesome tack!

Great pics! Thanks for sharing them!

[WashingtonBay]

Awww heck. I see them all the time then. I always thought that there were just 2 sets of reins connected to one bit, different positions ....DUH VICK..lol. Thanks for opening my eyes.

Heh... well, there are also bridles called Pelhams that are just one bit, two sets of reins... just to muddy the water. You may have seen both in use before but not noticed the difference.

[Gypsy Rose]

Awww heck. I see them all the time then. I always thought that there were just 2 sets of reins connected to one bit, different positions ....DUH VICK..lol. Thanks for opening my eyes.

Just to confuse you more, Vicklynn:D, a pelham uses one bit and two sets of reins like you described. I'll see if I can dig some pics or drawings up to show the difference.

[Gypsy Rose]

He,he! We cross posted again, WB!

[WashingtonBay]

He,he! We cross posted again, WB!

Indeed, and may again... I found a picture in my folder from the traveling Lippizan show, though it's not super clear. Middle horse is in a double bridle, the one on her left is in a Pelham.

[Pinky]

*wipes up drool*.

You have my dream saddle on my dream horse. :D

Good finds - on Victor and the tack ;)

[Gypsy Rose]

Description and use of a pelham- complete with a pic:


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelham_bit

Double bridle:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_bridle

[vicklynn]

Gotcha, thumbs up smiley here, ;)
I love horse class'.

[KittySawrus]

I love the pic that you love, All4!! Soooooo handsome :D dappies are so prettyful.

What luck :)

[Annasmom]

awesome love the new tack!!!!

[valleyrider]

Your horses look great in their new bridles and saddle. Don't ya just love a bargain..
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