The hard year continues to be hard. Sometimes, I can blog through my troubles. Other times, it's just too overwhelming. Last week was one of the overwhelming ones. Sorry.
In the midst of all the crises, I received an unexpected and very well timed box from Tiffany.
Inside I found three real bridles that Tiffany had bought for, but never used on, her beloved mare, Sassy.
Of course, I couldn't wait to take them out to the barn and try them on Olive.
She seemed a little surprised to be wearing a bit after all this time, but settled quickly and (mostly) posed nicely.Mostly.
The pink and black and black bridle was a perfect fit, and so was this all black number.
Oh, Olive. You look so beautiful!Unfortunately, the same could not be said for bridle number three.
I thought about altering it, but let's be honest. Olive probably has enough bridles.
So I've decided to give it away. This is a cob sized, full scale, snaffle bridle with a crank noseband and built in flash attachment. It comes with reins but without a bit. The raffle is not limited to horse owners. If you're a tack maker who wants a piece for your reference collection or just someone who would like to have a pretty bridle on your wall, it's all the same to me.
The usual rules apply: Every comment left on this blog will equal one raffle entry. Old post, new post, multiple posts, it just doesn't matter, but if you're posting anonymously, be sure to include your name. Postage is free in the United States. If you're overseas, I'm probably going to ask for a little help with shippng. I'll choose the winner on Thursday, August 1. Good luck, everyone!












Love the purple and black bridle, those were our racing colors back when we had the harness racers. Can't seem to sign in, no idea why, so this is Barb DiAnnibella. :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck, everybody!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a really pretty bridle! I would love to add it to my collection :)
ReplyDeleteOlive looks great in the pink bridle! My TJ looks good in purple.
ReplyDeleteOops, my Good Luck, everybody is by me, Sue Rowe. Tell Olive she looks great in all of her headgear!
ReplyDeleteIzzy wears cob size. 🕶️ -KRistie
ReplyDeleteSo does Olive usually.
DeleteOlive looks great after her ordeal!
ReplyDeleteShe is healing really well. None of my current life crises involve horses.
DeleteThank goodness! For that!
DeleteOlive makes the best faces! And I hope life evens out a bit on a happy and pleasant trajectory.
ReplyDeleteElaine Lindelef
Erin O'Neal here! Wish Journey was a cob size but she's full...barely! She definitely has enough bridles too 😅 if I did a blog about her it would be endless pictures of her indulging me with playing dress up.
ReplyDeleteHow incredibly awesome
ReplyDeleteWon’t fix Helix but I just wanted to join in on the fun!
ReplyDeleteLove the purple!
ReplyDeleteI love the black & purple bridle - & Olive looks great in the pink one!
ReplyDeleteLove the purple and black combo! The other two bridles look incredible on Olive 💜 I'm thinking my mare might be more Cobb like sized as she is tiny haha
ReplyDeleteI love the face lol. Awesome bridles
ReplyDeleteOlive looks beautiful in that pink and black bridle! Well, really she pulls them all off but that one is especially flattering. My daughter and I are riding a horse whose color is purple. It would be fun to try a purple padded bridle on her!
ReplyDeleteSonny wears a cub size and we a looking for a new dressage bridle. Shannon Call
ReplyDeleteShannon Rodgers here, love the perfect pictures of picture-perfect pony! Olive is lovely in all her headgear. Is it weird that cleaning tack is therapeutic and fun? 🤩
ReplyDeleteFirst post didn't go through.) Abby's name at Indiana Horse Rescue was Sassy, and you and Tiffany are both good friends - count me in, please! Lynn Isenbarger
ReplyDeleteLove Olive's wardrobe! 💗. I'm entering because it's purple and I love purple (my Mom's casket was purple). So when I hit the lottery and get my own real horse, I'll have a purple bridle for him/her. Can't figure out how to sign in, so here I am. Teresa Fedak
ReplyDeleteThat's a very pretty bridle ! I don't own any horses, but I would love to have it so that I can reference it at any point!
ReplyDeletePurple is my color, but it won’t fit either of my big-headed Thoroughbreds. 😜
ReplyDeletePS: Glad to see Olive is doing well and looking lovely!
I love the purple bridle. I am trying to put together a purple set for my horse, but haven’t been able to justify a new bridle when I have and old one that fits him.
ReplyDeleteOk, I tried to login a bunch of times and it just won’t let me; but this is Olivia @ DIY horse ownership
DeleteBeautiful bridle! Can't change my name from anon 🙃 would love to own such a beautiful piece! Olive is beautiful in the other 2!
ReplyDelete💙Maggie z.
Oooh! Purple is my favorite color! I'd love to have that pretty piece as some wall decor for my new hobby room. 💜 I'm off to go score some more entries on some old posts, lol.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece! Artur Boiko
ReplyDeleteOlive looks so cute in all her bridles! Thank you to doing this giveaway, and good luck to everyone entering!
ReplyDeleteWhat a generous thing to do, both by yourself and Tiffany!
ReplyDeleteMy horse only has a brown bridle. He could use a black one and I love the purple!
ReplyDeleteBetsy in WI
I’d love to have a bridle for our new Gypsy! trbauman@comcast.net. PS - we are local! (Elizabeth)
ReplyDeleteWell that's a cool idea!
ReplyDeleteWith my first horse I had 7 bridles and 3 saddles. Your well within your limit 😉😁
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