DoubleC Report post Posted May 24, 2012 I had some straps land on my bench that practically arranged themselves into a bridle. I want to make it a one earred and have a pattern, but it just tells you the measurements. It seems to me the ear piece should start out from leather cut on a curve. Also I got a really good deal on some silver plate cantle pieces that I bought with this in mind a long time ago. It was very easy to bend it into the shape of the ear piece so I figure maybe it's copper underneath. Bu it is 1" and most tack is 3/4". Do you think a 1" ear piece would be uncomfortable for the horse? My main concern first is for the horse and then second me just going wild and trying all kinds of new things with the bridle. I doubt I'll sell it, so will use on my mare but if it did sell I still want it to be comfortable for the horse. Thanks, Cheryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete Report post Posted May 25, 2012 I wouldn't make the earpiece solid or heavy let alone out of a cantle plate. You'de end up with a very cranky pony in a short time. pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted May 25, 2012 Well I got three of them for $9.99 so it only weighs ounces. But it's not important enough to me for the bridle that I'd take a chance on making my mare crankier :-) Know how to cut the ear piece? Thanks Pete, Cheryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
