Harwich® Ergonomic Bridle by SmartPak is rated
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Rated 1 out of
5
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Stanley from
Very poor Quality, missing Items
I just received mine yesterday. I opened the box and it looks like I ordered from WISH. It was a clear plastic baggie with all flash so-so leather and the ENTIRE CROWN/THROATLATCH was completely missing. All I was given was a fattened noseband and a deplorable browband. I have been experiencing worse and worse quality issues with Smartpak items (fly mask, fly sheet, ultimate turnout all have MAJOR issues)
Date published: 2025-05-28
Rated 5 out of
5
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WrigsMom from
LOVE IT! Great fit
Absolutely love this bridle! Really great quality for the price. My horse even got loose with it on once, reins (different brand) broke, nothing on the bridle did. Very impressed with it and the quality. I've been using it for 2 years now.
Date published: 2025-02-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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HorseCrazy from
Amazing bridle for the price!
I just received this bridle and I'm so happy with it. I rode my OTTB with it today and I could tell he was so comfortable in this bridle. I have purchased several Harwich bridles in the past with some of them as old as 10 years old. They have all held up beautifully and to be completely honest, I haven't really taken very good care of them but they are still in great shape after daily use. I hope this one will hold up as well as those have!
Date published: 2024-10-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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Alison from
Ergonomic Bridle
Such a nice bridle and reins! My horse loves it. I got the chocolate no flash, and it looks more black than brown, but the padding brown, and the rubber part of the reins are brown, overall i really like the look and the poll and cheek relief. The leather (especially the noseband) is a bit stiff, but that goes away after a while, and i bit of conditioning, i love how this bridle is vegetable tanned leather, as less chemicals are used when making it, which long term is better for me and my horse.
Date published: 2024-02-09
Rated 5 out of
5
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Justine SmartPaker from
Harwich Bridle is AMAZING
This supple soft not traditional leather bridle has been a game changer. My sensitive chestnut mare loves the release of the pressure points on her jaw that come from a typical bridle. The rubber reins that come along with this or sold separate give a rider who has a fidgety horse a break on the forearm as they allow bounce and release for great check and half halt . This is a great option if you have a horse that isn’t the true cob or horse size as we have options for build your own and can be made into a hunter or dressage bridle and comes in 3 great color choices.
The Harwich Ergonomic Bridle by SmartPak is top-notch and probably by far one of the best bridles I've used! The leather certainly stays soft and supple when I condition it about once a month. Overall, I absolutely love this bridle and I know it will last me a long long time!!
Date published: 2023-08-09
Rated 5 out of
5
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SmartPaker Megan from
Beautiful Bridle
I purchased this bridle for my sensitive OTTB gelding in my search for the "perfect bridle." I had tried several other bridles of different brands and designs (and still have some of them in my tack locker) and when we landed on this bridle, it finally seemed to be "the one". My OTTB is a sensitive soul, as mentioned. He does not like much fuss around his ears and gets very frustrated with flashes as he does not like his mouth to feel as if it's being held shut. The Ergonomic shape of this bridle offers freedom and comfort through his poll as well as comfort in his jaw and mouth where he often holds tension. This is our go-to and our daily use as well as show bridle. I clean this bridle after every ride with basic leather soap and conditioner, and it is stored in a non-climate-controlled tack room and has held up beautifully now for two years.. Full size fits him perfectly. I cannot recommend this bridle enough!
Date published: 2023-04-04
Rated 4 out of
5
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Sarah G from
This is a beautiful bridle
I recently lost my heart horse, who was an 18hh Dutchwarmblood and was an O/S in everything. My new horse is 16hh on his tallest day and sadly I needed all new equipment. I bought this bridle and it is absolutely gorgeous. The only thing keeping it from 5 stars is the leather isn't as nice as it could be. it gets a little crinkly but otherwise its great!
Date published: 2023-02-28
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jb319 from
My horse loves it!!!
I read recent studies on horse head pressure impacting movement. I decided to try an ergonomic bridle to see how my horse responded to reduced head pressure. WOWZA. Boy has extended out and stop fighting contact. Amazing. Plus the bridle is soooo supple and the reins are lovely. Beautiful bridle.
Date published: 2022-09-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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SmartPaker Johnna from
Top Notch Bridle
The Harwich Ergonomic Bridle by SmartPak is top-notch and probably by far one of the best bridles I've used! The leather is amazingly soft and supple and comfortably forms my horse's head. It is a very durable and high-quality bridle that does not disappoint! The Harwich Ergonomic bridle is perfect for everyday schooling and I even use it for the Jumper ring at shows. The fit is true to size, for reference I have a 16.3hh TB with dainty limbs and head and the Horse size fits her beautifully! The leather certainly stays soft and supple when I condition it about once a month. Overall, I absolutely love this bridle and I know it will last me a long long time!!
Date published: 2022-07-14
Rated 1 out of
5
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mmhorsechild from
Poor quality overall and very cheap leather
One of the keeper loops on the cheek broke the second time I put this bridle on my horse. The leather is very low quality and the bridle looks cheap. I would not recommend this at all, and it is definitely not suitable for competition.
Date published: 2022-05-14