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Customer Reviews for Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle by SmartPak

Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle by SmartPak

Plymouth bridles are crafted in imported leather with fine details and stainless steel hardware at an unbeatable value. Traditional styling and unprecedented quality in this price range. Available exclusively at SmartPak. Incredibly soft and supple the minute you put it together. Beautifully designed with a raised and soft padded flash 7/8 noseband and browband. A perfect schooling bridle crafted to stand up to the rigors of daily use. Hook stud closures on 5/8? cheeks. Removable flash noseband. Brass buckles. Complete with 5/8 rubberized web reins for extra grip, even in wet weather.
Average Customer Rating:
4.537 out of 5
4.5
 out of 
5
(54 Reviews) 51
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating breakdown 54 reviews
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Star
1
49 of 54(91%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle by SmartPak
Review 1 for Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

love it

April 29, 2013
Bypahewi
fromMexico
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
Runs large
"Overall a nice bridle. Love the reins. Haven`t used it alot but I`m happy I went for it."
Review 2 for Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Love this bridle!

March 18, 2013
ByJsavoie
fromShelton, CT
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"After buying my first horse, I did not have a ton of money to spend on tack. After riding ponies for years and only having pony/cob items I needed to get my new OTTB a bridle. For the cost this bridle is excellent. The color is nice and matches my saddle. She has an odd shaped head and the bridle adjusted perfectly, not too big not too small. However, one of the straps to attach the nose band did not come with holes? Which I know is common for bigger priced show/composition bridles. It wasn't a problem as we just punched our own holes to fit. Just thought it was odd. Overall I would definitely recommend this bridle! I would also like to add that the free ship and free return ship definitely will have me to continue shopping with smartpak. Especially since the local tack stores in my area don't care for their customers the same.... Thanks Smart Pak!"
Review 3 for Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

Schooling Bridle Only

March 3, 2013
ByAA4E
fromWillamette Valley, OR
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
2 of 5
2 of 5
"It's as the item description says, it's only good for schooling. The leather was cheap. Same quality as my original schooling bridle, which was almost 1/3 of the price new on sale. If I didn't pay as much as I did, I might have considering keeping it, but not for $65."
 
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Review 4 for Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
2 of 5
2 of 5

Horrible fit!

March 1, 2013
ByMrgnhors
fromArizona
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Value:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Durability:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs very large
Runs large
Runs very large
"I bought the O/S bridle for my 17 hand warmblood (that has a large head)... the bridle was huge on her! I read the reviews that said it runs small. The cheekpieces had to get holes punched in, the browband sticks out 2 inches from her forehead, and the reins are really long. The only thing that did fit was the noseband and flash. The leather quality is poor and was "cracking" the second I put it together. The only good thing was the rubber in the reins. I will be returning it."
Review 5 for Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
1 of 5
1 of 5

Leather not so nice...

January 21, 2013
Bythe4sides
fromNorth Carolina
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Quality:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs small
Runs large
Runs small
"After purchasing the Plymouth Dressage bridle I was eager to try another Plymouth bridle. I was very satisfied with the quality and fit of the dressage bridle. The leather on this bridle (Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle) is nothing like the leather for the cheaper Plymouth Dressage bridle. It was covered with wax, so dry and stiff. My daughter cleaned the wax off and has oiled it many times. It's still really dry and stiff. I am afraid to have her use it until it's softened up some for fear of cracking the leather…it's still that stiff! As far as the fit, the bridle runs small. The Cob sized fit her hard to fit Section B Welsh. The throat latch was too big, but my husband added a hole and it fits just fine now."
Review 6 for Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Suitable, but a couple of surprises

January 7, 2013
ByMorganMegan
fromPortland, OR
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs small
Runs large
Runs small
"After buying the Plymouth dressage bridle, I had to have the same bridle & reins in brown to go with my jumping tack! The leather doesn't seem quite as soft immediately, but still fine. What surprised me most was that it's not self-padded, but uses a lighter brown for padding and stitching (I still can't identify this when I go back and look at the item image). Rubber in the reins is also black, which stands out against the brown. Note that the description in one place says stainless steel hardware, and in another says brass buckles (like in the image) - mine is stainless and I like that! I went up to full size after cob being a bit tight on my 14.2 Morgan gelding; full fits both him and my 16.1 TB gelding w/average head."
Review 7 for Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Lovely Schooling Bridle

January 6, 2013
ByNoleeBee
fromFranklin Lakes, NJ
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"I purchased this bridle while I was leasing a horse and I needed a bridle to use on the flat. While this bridle is not amazing leather my any means it is fine for schooling."
Review 8 for Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Beautiful bridle!

January 1, 2013
Bylovestojump
fromMontana
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Just right
Runs large
Just right
"The second I got this bridle, I was so excited! It is wonderfully padded, and just wonderful quality leather! Of course, it is a bit stiff, but I have only ridden in it twice, and that is inevitable with a new bridle. The color is very true to the picture, and the sizing is spot on! My horse is in between a cob and horse size for halters and bridles- but I just went with the cob, as she is a fine boned little TB cross. She is on the last hole for the noseband and throat latch, but it doesn't bother me at all. There is so many details you find on much more expensive bridles, such as padding under the buckle for the noseband. I love it, and my horse does too- she goes great in this bridle! My only complaint would be when I was putting together the bridle, the browband got three cracks in it. But, I bent it too far. It's unfortunate, but they sell matching browbands with clincher details so I'm just fine with that. :) Overall, a wonderful, beautiful bridle, that would look great just schooling or out on the event field during shows."
Review 9 for Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great purchase for the price

December 25, 2012
Byks1484
fromMD
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Just right
Runs large
Just right
"Wonderful quality leather. Originally purchased a cob size because it was for a petite TB, but the cob was way too small. The full size fits just right with enough adjustability. If you have a large TB 16.2+ or warmblood, the oversize would probably be the best size choice. I've only had it a couple months, but it seems to be a durable leather with proper care."
Review 10 for Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

After owning this for a few months

November 29, 2012
ByCris
fromAL
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
Runs large
"It has gone downhill, I am religious about cleaning and caring for my tack and this bridle has gotten stiffer and stiffer with age and use. I don't get it, I have cleaned it and conditioned it weekly and wiped it down after every use. I cannot for the life of me figure out why in the world this bridle is like freaking cardboard, won't be buying another one. The dressage version is still supple and stunning!"
Review 11 for Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Great Value

October 9, 2012
Byckilday
fromMidwest
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
3 of 5
3 of 5
"I read all the reviews, but was still a little skeptical about such high reviews on such an affordable bridle. I was really pleased with the feel of the leather right out of the bag. Sure, it's not buttery soft, but I think it's honestly softer than a Kieffer bridle I bought previously for more than twice the money!
I'm very glad I went for this, and I'm excited to try the other models next time I need a bridle."
Review 12 for Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Nice bridle for the price

September 15, 2012
ByElectricstride13
fromKlamath Falls, Oregon
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
Runs large
"Got this bridle in July and have so far liked it. It was a little stiff when I put the bit on, but loosened up pretty fast. It was a little big on my mare, but my mare has a very smalll arab head that is hard to fit. Overall a nice bridle."
 
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Review 13 for Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Nice bridle

August 15, 2012
ByFiveOaks
fromKY
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
Runs large
"For the price this is a pretty nice bridle. I love the reins. It fits rather large on the cheek pieces, where others areas fit a little smaller, but it still fits well. It looks very nice and I would have no problems showing in it."
Review 14 for Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

I'd Buy 3 More!!

July 22, 2012
ByHill
fromMinneapolis
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
"My horse and I LOVE this bridle. The leather is supple upon arrival and fits beautifully. The only down side is the elastic in the reins is breaking more and more everyday but I dont even care. The value of this inexpensive bridle is so so so worth it! I would just buy separate reins. BUY THIS BRIDLE! :) :) :) :)"
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Review 15 for Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Smart Pak Flash Bridle

July 13, 2012
Byellisrun
fromChar, NC
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Nice looking bridle, looks durable. Haven't ridden in it yet but for the price it will be a great schooling bridle."
Review 16 for Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Very happy with the purchase

July 12, 2012
ByDaphnis
fromGuatemala, Central America
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Local/Open
"Nice leather, good quality in the finishings, the reins excellent antislip! The color matches my pessoa jumping saddle. I am very happy with the purchase"
Review 17 for Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Nice bridle for the money

July 6, 2012
ByThePook
fromMassachusetts
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"This bridle has that good leather "smell" ! and is a good value. Unfortunately, my horse is one of those "in between" sizes and nether the full or cob sizes fit :>((.But if it has fit, I would have been thrilled."
Review 18 for Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Bridle

April 17, 2012
ByKatiescrackerjax
fromKlamath Falls, OR
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Good
Excellent
"I bought this as a schooling bridle but I think that it would work well as a lower level over fences show bridle. It fits my QH gelding well, I am just starting him english and didnt want to risk my expensive bridle on face scratching. The leather is a bit stiff out of the box, but it is quality and oils up well without a problem, I dont like the rubber reins though. I switched them out after the first ride."
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Review 19 for Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

great qulity bridle

April 16, 2012
Byboizz
fromcentral, MA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
"Great quality bridle for the money. The quality is what you would expect in the more expensive leather products. Quick shipping and free shipping."
Review 20 for Plymouth Padded Flash Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

March 21, 2012
Byvantage
fromNC
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I wasn't expecting the leather on this bridle to be nearly as nice as it is, and when I took it out of the box I even thought it might be too big on my mare's dainty head (that has happened with several other brands). I'm pleased to say that it fits beautifully, looks expensive, and is overall a beautiful bridle. My mare is a 16h WB with a normal sized head but smaller nose, and it adjusted to fit her perfectly."
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