Gray Horse Leatherworks

Name: Gray Horse Leatherworks
Address: Mint Hill, NC, 28227, US
Telephone: +17043033848

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Custom leather goods for you and your furry friends 🐶 🐴
LANTRA Certified expert bit & bridle fitter (independent)

10/24/2026

🪐 A cosmic color combination 🪐

10/21/2026

Not a big deal, but a small thing that can get overlooked and make your horse uncomfortable in an otherwise well-fitting bridle.

That interference could add a little poll pressure and the buckles being pressed into the face in this sensitive area is sure to be irritating for the horse.

It’s very easy to overlook this when you are cleaning your tack and putting the bridle back together! I have even seen bridles new “out of the box” like this - which leads folks to believe it is correct. Always check your tack!

Thanks to Cassidy Brooke | Equestrian Marketing for the high quality video and high quality pony! 🐴

10/01/2026

Hint: this is a trick question 😉

There is no one way to hold the reins that is considered “correct”.
Your trainer may have a different opinion on this, but technically as long as you meet the following criteria, your method is fine!
1️⃣ You can safely manage two sets of reins
2️⃣ You are able to utilize the snaffle rein as your primary rein
3️⃣ The curb rein is secondary and is not engaged constantly
4️⃣ You can use the curb rein intermittently with intention

This applies to both pelhams and double bridles.

And, of course, there are plenty more than just these two methods shown above - I just see these the most frequently.

Note the different methods of engaging the curb rein in the video, independent of the snaffle rein 💡

Which method do you use and why❓

09/03/2026

✨ A fresh set of bucking straps ✨

08/11/2026

This is a great visual to show why Noseband position is so important for horse welfare.

Not sure if your bridle fits your horse correctly? Reach out for a consultation!

07/19/2026

Another custom snaffle bridle 🖤
Made to measure and all done 100% by hand from scratch using traditional methods

DM for a quote!

07/15/2026

Neck strap with saddle attachment 💜

These are my most popular items on my Etsy shop!

07/13/2026

Bridle Fit Check #9: Jowl Straps on Bitless Bridles

IDEAL FIT:
All bitless bridles should have a jowl strap fit on the underside of the jaw, *just* snug enough to keep the bridle from moving but not so snug that it is pulling down on the crown piece.

WHY?
Without a jowl strap, bitless bridles are quite unstable. They will shift around on the face, causing rubs and the cheek pieces can shift up into the eyes 😣

CORRECTION:
If your bitless bridle does not have a jowl strap, you can have one added by a leather worker (you can reach out to me for a quote!) or buy a Hackamore cheek piece set (although these are hard to come by and are often too long, putting buckles on the TMJ).

Jowl straps high up on the cheek piece (at or above the eye) are going to keep the cheek pieces away from the horses eyes, but don’t do much in the way of stability.

Placed too low on the cheek piece, the bridle will be extra stable, but may cause rubs.

I recommend somewhere in-between, just below eye level (see photo for ideal fit).

Unsure if your bridle is the right size for your horse? Reach out for a consultation or a quote for a custom bridle 🙋🏼‍♀️

06/29/2026

Bridle Fit Check #8: Ear Clearance

IDEAL FIT:
The crown piece should not restrict the ears or apply point pressure. Cut-backs for the ears are good as long as they don’t cut back in at the base of the ear.

WHY?
Horse’s ears can rotate 180 degrees and there are many sensitive muscles/nerves/tissue here that can be irritated and pinched by an ill-fitting bridle.

CORRECTION:
A plain, straight crown with supple leather is typically the best option. It won’t gape, tilt, apply point pressure, or add bulk. It will flex with the horse, and can be easily modified to give a little more cut-back for the ears if desired.

“Anatomically” shaped crown pieces are often achieving the opposite of their intention due to poor sizing/shaping. Overly shaped crown pieces also tend gape/tilt and apply uneven pressure. Again, the opposite of what they are marketed for.

Unsure if your bridle is the right size for your horse? Reach out for a consultation or a quote for a custom bridle 🙋🏼‍♀️

06/21/2026

Bridle Fit Check #7: Crown Piece Splits

IDEAL FIT:
The “splits” of the crown piece (where the billets split in two off the main crown) should start just below the level of the browband.

WHY?
If the splits are too high, the throatlatch can push the browband up to pinch the base of the ears (see photo).
This effect is less likely to occur if your throatlatch is adjusted properly, but is still possible when the horse is in motion and the leather breezes back.

CORRECTION:
Buy a larger size crown piece so the splits are just below the level of the browband.
If the splits are lower than the TMJ, that is a sign the crown piece is too large for the horse, but on its own isn’t much of a concern.

Unsure if your bridle is the right size for your horse? Reach out for a consultation or a quote for a custom bridle 🙋🏼‍♀️

Address

Mint Hill, NC
28227

Telephone

+17043033848

Website

http://Etsy.com/shop/GrayHorseLeatherwrks, http://GrayHorseLeatherworks.com/

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