Zaldi Saddles and Bridles

I was looking for a double bridle in which to school my Arabian. He is trained to fourth level dressage but has not been ridden at that degree lately. With spring coming, I wanted to get ready to do some remedial work and get him back to his old self. As I said before, I am a huge fan of Passier and County saddles. County does not make a bridle and although I like the Passier line, I really didn't want to spend a lot of money for a schooling bridle. On the other hand, I had tried the very cheap ones I had found on Ebay and regretted the decision. If the price looks too good to be true, it probably is. After a little research, I found the Zaldi which is a Spanish manufacturer. The price was good but not overly cheap so with tax refund in the bank, I placed an order from Equus Libris.

The bridle came very quickly from halfway across the country. Holding my breath, I unpacked it and was thrilled at what I saw. Every bit the quality of Bobby's -another mid-range manufacturer- and a wee bit less expensive. The leather was supple but sturdy. The connections are all with buckles rather than the tight studs. A great school bridle and quite possibly suitable for show. Zald also makes regular bridles and ornamental Spanish style.