tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post5856749715714933501..comments2024-03-05T09:22:39.828-06:00Comments on Wyvern Oaks: Paddington's review of the Rambo Micklem Bridlejenjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-73913874361246491342014-03-12T20:17:58.744-05:002014-03-12T20:17:58.744-05:00I have never understood why people don't like ...I have never understood why people don't like the leather, I find it really nice and Encore LOVES the crown padding. Mine wasn't stiff except maybe a bit in the jowl and chin straps, but they soften and stretch just right with use, it feels lovely in my hand now. I did get the black one, I didn't like the light brown colour anyway. After a couple uses, it's great and I despise stuff that needs to be babied -- it's horse tack, not freaking cocktail jewelry. I dip this thing in the water trough to rinse the chin strap after a ride, put it away, give it some lederbalsam every now and again -- I think too many people use "soft" as an equivalent for "quality" when really good leather should remain supple yet strong under all conditions. If you're doing more than just trotting around a groomed arena, it's got to take a beating and come back for more!<br /><br />That said, they are not magic and not everything is for every horse, just like bits. You know I'm a big believer in "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" and it was only because Encore was so much more sensitive about the bridle than Solo that I even tried it.<br /><br />I found it hard to fit as well, and although it still sits a little lower in front than I'd thought it should but it got Micklem's BFF's approval, haha, so I quit worrying about it. But any head shorter than Encore's big noggin would be a real challenge!!!<br /><br />I hated the reins too, I don't like rubber reins anyway and they are way too big and heavy, but no probs, I put on my SmartPak web reins I adore and put the others on one of Solo's bridles which gets used less. And Encore HATES nose pressure, so we tried the bit clips for all of 10 seconds and they were gone.<br /><br />But that's why I always emphasize NOTHING IS MAJYK! The Micklem Bridle is a tool designed for a reason. And it does a very good job at that. But we all know horses are different, so should be our approach to our tools to communicate with them.<br /><br />eventer79https://www.blogger.com/profile/03160817772061132147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-72803836617831336612014-03-10T21:12:18.604-05:002014-03-10T21:12:18.604-05:00It seems that a lot of bridles (at least the ones ...It seems that a lot of bridles (at least the ones i can afford) are pretty stiff to begin with. I'm sure they all soften up with time - I've heard quite a few folks who love their Micklems argue that they do well with a few oilings. <br /><br />Paddington also thinks he should have carrots with the Nice Things. :)jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-61571482269447168462014-03-10T21:09:48.020-05:002014-03-10T21:09:48.020-05:00Heh... yeah, a Micklem wouldn't be found in Hu...Heh... yeah, a Micklem wouldn't be found in Hunter Land, as far as I can tell! But I agree, Nunn Finer definitely has better quality leather.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-75769744679750556292014-03-10T19:44:01.053-05:002014-03-10T19:44:01.053-05:00I fully support Paddington getting nice things - h...I fully support Paddington getting nice things - he absolutely deserves them! ;) Bummer about the bridle - I'm so tempted to try one but can't get past everyone's review of the leather. Nothing worse than an overly stiff bridle.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09344393643918078175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-70103913329810497992014-03-10T15:46:56.643-05:002014-03-10T15:46:56.643-05:00I've never been a fan of the Micklems. Clearl...I've never been a fan of the Micklems. Clearly I've gone awash in Hunter Land so it would never be an option, but the few that I've wrestled with have always seemed hard to adjust and awkward. I know lots of people swear by them so I'm pretty sure I'm doing-it-wrong but I'd go Nunn Finer for sure.Ginghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06677667981067220682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-4145401707219560782014-03-10T12:24:57.878-05:002014-03-10T12:24:57.878-05:00There's definitely a bridle for every horse. T...There's definitely a bridle for every horse. This just wasn't the one for Paddy!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-87335044495547664792014-03-10T12:23:51.728-05:002014-03-10T12:23:51.728-05:00I know that lots of people/horses love them, so I&...I know that lots of people/horses love them, so I'm glad it works for you and Roz! jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-39116252939745934722014-03-10T12:22:56.480-05:002014-03-10T12:22:56.480-05:00I promise a full write-up as soon as I get my hot ...I promise a full write-up as soon as I get my hot little hands on it...jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-76136108449180936672014-03-10T12:22:30.963-05:002014-03-10T12:22:30.963-05:00Are you jealous yet? ;)Are you jealous yet? ;)jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-41252176011805545612014-03-10T12:22:12.162-05:002014-03-10T12:22:12.162-05:00Paddy's tough to fit, for sure.Paddy's tough to fit, for sure.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-12708037279120513112014-03-10T12:18:56.637-05:002014-03-10T12:18:56.637-05:00I agree with you regarding the leather being very ...I agree with you regarding the leather being very stiff! I actually think Roz likes the bridle but I think it was pretty expensive for the quality. Alanna Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12891497900025873342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-29634609255114851292014-03-10T12:13:27.324-05:002014-03-10T12:13:27.324-05:00You know visually I'm not a fan of these but n...You know visually I'm not a fan of these but nice to hear that they aren't always the perfect bridle like everyone claims.Lauren @ She Moved To Texashttp://www.shemovedtotexas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-59274771478228252682014-03-10T10:44:33.151-05:002014-03-10T10:44:33.151-05:00Bummer about the bridle but at least it means you ...Bummer about the bridle but at least it means you got something else to work ;) Can't wait to hear about it!!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500126230379142357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-69826477114981278492014-03-10T09:34:43.807-05:002014-03-10T09:34:43.807-05:00Haha you just like saying "local" Dover ...Haha you just like saying "local" Dover store :P<br />Sorry the bridle didn't work out!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00297192461648201907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-28782902514805784402014-03-10T09:07:00.978-05:002014-03-10T09:07:00.978-05:00Frankly, I'm shocked you even got it on his Pa...Frankly, I'm shocked you even got it on his Paddybear head. Courage goes in the small horse size and even with his tiny head, I have no extra room. SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.com