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Customer Reviews for Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak
Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak
Following the success of the Plymouth line, SmartPak is proud to introduce the Plymouth Elite. The Plymouth Elite takes all of the wonderful features of the Plymouth line and adds additional enhancements such as a true padded monocrown, buckle closures, 1 wide noseband. Offered with plain noseband and flash or crank noseband with no flash. Complete with 5/8 rubber lined leather reins (flash) or rubber reins (crank). Available exclusively at SmartPak.
Average Customer Rating:
(42 Reviews) 40
Rating breakdown 42 reviews
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Star
2
36 of 42(86%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak
Review 1 for Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
I prefer the regular Plymouth or Harwich
May 9, 2013
ByMorganMegan
fromPortland, OR
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
3
of
5
Value:
3
of
5
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"The leather quality on this bridle did not seem as nice (soft, even) as the regular Plymouth I purchased for my pony, and I didn't like the rein style nearly as much. Since I wanted the wider noseband for his larger head, I exchanged for the Harwich and much preferred that - I would say those two bridles are much more similar in style/quality."
Review 2 for Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
great value
May 8, 2013
Byplaidhorse
fromcape cod mass
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs small
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"I have a tight budget and really appreciate the quality I can afford with the SmartPak Plymouth dressage bridle. The leather is so soft and the design upgrade from my last Plymouth bridle is exceptional!! Thanks SmartPak for giving us such a great choice in this price range!"
Review 3 for Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
Great Bridle
May 1, 2013
ByBesstA
fromTX
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs small
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"I'm very pleased with this bridal - my only complaint is the noseband doesn't fit my mare. Even after punching extra holes, it is still not big enough. I wish someone made a QH size, since her head is short and wide. Otherwise, wonderful leather, great construction!"
Review 4 for Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
color fades on my grey
April 29, 2013
Bybarngoddess
fromSpringfield, Missouri
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
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"The keepers are too big and won't stay up and the black color has stained my grey horse's face...not too happy."
Review 5 for Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
Value in a dressage bridle
April 26, 2013
ByLARider
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Quality:
4
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
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"I ordered this for my QH. Initially I ordered the oversize since everything else I have bought (halters included) needed to be O/S to fit. Imagine my surprise when I tried this bridle on and even at the last hole it was still a bit roomier than I would have liked. Fortunately SmartPak's awesome return service took care of it for me. The F/S is just right. The quality of leather is better than I expected. It is soft right out of the box. The finishing details are not quite as nice as a more expensive bridle, but this is an excellent value. I am pleased with the overall quality - especially since I plan on using this as a schooling bridle. I can't speak for durability - I just got it today."
Review 6 for Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
Lovely bridle
March 20, 2013
Bynusalt
Expertise:Novice
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
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"I really love the rubberized reins. It helps to keep my hands in the correct position. The bridle has beautiful, soft leather. I would definitely recommend this bridle. It is an amazing value for the price!"
Review 7 for Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
Love this bridle
March 18, 2013
Bycjqm
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
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"I needed a black bridle to match my saddle and had trouble finding one. I was excited by the price of this one, it looks beautiful. I've had a lot of compliments on it, and it is comfortable for my testy mare, and soft out of the box. Love the reins, they are narrow and durable. Best of all, I ordered the wrong size, made a few mistakes, had to call SP 3 times and switch up the order, but they were pleasant and helpful and polite - the last time I spoke to them about a piece I returned by mistake was 4:30 pm, I had the piece at 9:30 AM the next morning. LOVE this company"
Review 8 for Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
Not what I expected.
March 17, 2013
BySandhillsPeaches
fromFalcon, CO
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
1
of
5
Value:
3
of
5
Durability:
1
of
5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
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"Unfortunately this bridle does not impress me. After scrolling through the reviews I chose the Plymouth Elite because it seemed like fair
quality for fair price. This does not hold true. The padded monocrown is nice but the overall quality of the bridle is poor, the leather wrinkles and is shiny and plastic looking. The rubber coated cloth reins are awful, it does not come with the rubber coated leather reins unless you buy the flash version, even though the picture shows leather reins. The buckles are cheap looking and large, and buckle attachments make the bridle look bulky. The crank noseband is stiff and also HUGE. The bridle was too big overall for my horse but I will be returning for multiple reasons."
quality for fair price. This does not hold true. The padded monocrown is nice but the overall quality of the bridle is poor, the leather wrinkles and is shiny and plastic looking. The rubber coated cloth reins are awful, it does not come with the rubber coated leather reins unless you buy the flash version, even though the picture shows leather reins. The buckles are cheap looking and large, and buckle attachments make the bridle look bulky. The crank noseband is stiff and also HUGE. The bridle was too big overall for my horse but I will be returning for multiple reasons."
Review 9 for Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
Very happy I chose this bridle
March 6, 2013
ByRicosMom
fromSoutheast US
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
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"This is the nicest bridle at this price that I've ever seen. Thoughtful features provide a comfortable fit for the horse. Looks and feels like much more expensive tack. I searched many sources before choosing this starter bridle for my new horse and I'm very happy with it."
Review 10 for Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
Can't Beat it for the $$
February 28, 2013
ByHequestrian
fromKentucky
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
4
of
5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
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"This bridle is way nicer than you would expect for the money. The padded mono crown is very nice as is all of the hardware. Unfortunately it is HUGE in the cheek pieces. My horse requires an oversize bridle in most other brands or the noseband and brow band are way too small. In this bridle the cheek pieces are all the way at the top. Unfortunately SmartPak cannot/ doesn't sell parts separately so I think that I will eventually have to have the cheek pieces cut down. Otherwise love this bridle. The reins are pretty disappointing overall but the bridle alone is worth the $$ IMO. Can't speak to the durability as I just got it but it seems like it should last."
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Review 11 for Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
Re: WOW
February 7, 2013
ByPAEventer
fromPittsburgh, PA
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
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"I've had this bridle for about a year now, and I have loved it since day 1.
Fantastic value, durable, and so so nice.
Pair it with your favorite blingy browband (as I did) and you're ready for the show ring!
Pair it with your favorite blingy browband (as I did) and you're ready for the show ring!
As I said earlier, the fit was off, but I've lived with it and I'll have ya'll know it passed my Pony Club C3 rating inspection, so you KNOW the fit was fine enough.
Thanks, SmartPak!"
Review 12 for Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
Great Dressage Bridle
February 4, 2013
ByFrankieMI
fromMichigan
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
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"I wasn't sure if I should get this bridle or the slightly more expensive Harwich Smartpak one. I was very relieved when I opened the box and got to see the Plymouth Elite Dressage bridle. It was so much nicer than I expected! I definitely picked the right one after all! It fits my large warmblood gelding perfectly. It has nice padding, and the buckles are nice too. Very impressed with the quality so far. I can't rate durability because only time will tell."
Review 13 for Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
love this
January 25, 2013
Bypipridr
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4
of
5
Value:
4
of
5
Durability:
4
of
5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Just right
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"I bought this for my 16hh paint and if fit him perfectly and the leather was beautiful when i pulled it out of the box. My boy seemed so happy with it on I bought it for my Arab cross who is extremely finicky with her tack and she loved it also! it's gentle on them-My Arab cross stopped her head tossing! I've only had it for a couple months but already love this bridle. I did have to punch holes in the bridle for the Arab cross -Her head is a weird shape and it was too big but one or two holes made the difference!"
Review 14 for Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
Beautiful bridle & great leather work
January 21, 2013
Bylisab4498
fromCincinnati, OH
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
4
of
5
Durability:
4
of
5
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"Beautiful bridle! The detail around the crown piece is lovely and is padded.
Lovely.
Reins are not bulky and have rubber lining on the inside, with the flat leather on the outside. Very nice, except that I would have rather had rein stops so that I could better gauge my lengths.
Will be my show bridle. Well done SmartPak, as per usual!"
Lovely.
Reins are not bulky and have rubber lining on the inside, with the flat leather on the outside. Very nice, except that I would have rather had rein stops so that I could better gauge my lengths.
Will be my show bridle. Well done SmartPak, as per usual!"
Review 15 for Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
Good Bridle
November 11, 2012
ByMonaMaize
fromBay Area, CA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Quality:
4
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
4
of
5
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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"I've been a horse owner for about 10 years and have ridden for about 20, and cheaper bridles are not what they used to 20 years ago. And this bridle is a fine example of that.
I highly recommend it to anyone looking to buy a nice bridle that has modern features made from more than serviceable leather.
I have a hard to fit mare, she has a huge Roman nose, horse sized brow, but VERY short bit to bit measurement. It is always a challenge to get her something that fits correctly. I had to change out the brow band for one we already had and punch a hole in the noseband strap.
But all in all, punching a hole was WAY worth it, for the reins alone! I LOVE the reins it comes with; rubber with leather reins stops. And they are pretty nice quality.
I would certainly buy this product again. After browsing my local fancy tack store I was touching some new bridles (of $200 or more quality) and I think this one is a better buy. If I'm going to buy another bridle it will be of the much more expensive bracket. This one CERTAINLY compares to the $200 range."
Review 16 for Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
The Best Bridle Ever!
November 9, 2012
ByMeaa
fromWest Hills, CA
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs small
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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"I love this bridle. I ordered it for a schooling bridle for my Haflinger. It was so nice, I show in it. The rubber reins feel so good in my hands. It's the nicest and the cheapest dressage bridle I've ever had. The leather feels nice and holds up. I've had mine for almost a year now and it cleans up and looks new."
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Review 17 for Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
Really pleased with this purchase
November 3, 2012
Bysuesmlc
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
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"Ordered this bridle as a birthday gift for my granddaughter (well, really it was for her Arabian!), and she was thrilled. I was impressed by the quality, leather is smooth, thick, soft - really well made. I hesitated because of the "rubberized" reigns, but granddaughter likes them alot. Overall, this is a great value."
Review 18 for Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
Love this Bridle
November 2, 2012
ByDressagePrincess12
fromNJ
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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"I purchased this bridle as my first ever dressage bridle. I wanted something inexpensive, nice enough to go in local shows and durable enough to be used as a schooling bridle. When the bridle got here the leather was softer and more supple than I thought it would be, so that was a nice surprise. When I put it on my mare, it fit perfectly. (She's 15.2h, with little larger than average sized head -- I ordered the horse size) I love the extra padding over the ears, and she does as well...now she actually puts her head down when I bridle her. The reins are great because they have the rubber which is super "grippy" but they're not really wide like most other rubber reins I've used before. Also, I love the buckles for the bit and reins. With all of my English bridles they are so difficult to open, but with this bridle I had no problems. Overall, I would definitely recommend this to a friend."
Review 19 for Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
Love!
October 22, 2012
ByLVAmy
fromNew Ringgold, PA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
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"This bridle is a great buy! Love the cut out ears & soft & supple leather!! Great buy!"
Review 20 for Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak
Overall Rating:
Awesome Product
October 9, 2012
ByLittleBlue
fromMD
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
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"I love this bridle! Fits my 16 HH TB perfect. The leather is beautiful and soft - it looks like a much more expensive bridle; and for all that the price is great. I will buy this product again for my other horses when they need a new bridle."