LJ Leathers Headstall Sarra Round Sewn

The LJ Leathers Sarra Bridle is a bridle in rolled and stitched cowhide leather, with an anatomically shaped headpiece, a curved browband and a wide combined noseband. It is intended for riders looking for a fine, classic line with soft padding at the contact points. Web reins with stops are included.

About this bridle

What typifies the Sarra is the rolled and stitched finish. With rolled leather the strap is rolled up and stitched closed into a round cord instead of a flat band. That makes the lines of the bridle narrower and finer, which visually gives your horse's head a more elegant look. It takes more work to make than flat straps, and you can see that in the finish.

The headpiece is anatomically shaped. It is made wider than a classic narrow band, so the weight of the bridle is carried across a larger part of the neck and the leather does not lie in a thin strip behind the ears.

The browband is curved. That is more than an aesthetic choice: a curved browband leaves room around the base of the ears, where a straight browband can push against them on some horses. The finish is kept refined, without conspicuous decoration.

The noseband is a combined noseband: made wide, softly padded and with a flash strap underneath. The width spreads the tension across a larger part of the nose, and the flash strap runs below the bit so the bit sits quieter in the mouth. The soft padding prevents the edge of the leather from coming directly onto the head.

The material is good quality cowhide leather, supple and strong. It is suitable for daily use and equally so for competitions. The leather breaks in and shapes itself over time to your horse's head, which you notice most on the noseband after a number of weeks.

The buckles are stainless steel and therefore do not tarnish. The bridle comes with web reins with stops: woven reins whose stops give your hand a grip and prevent the rein from slipping through when it is wet. So you can ride with it straight away.

This bridle is available in black, in size Full.

Key benefits

• Rolled and stitched finish gives a fine, slim line on the head
• Anatomical headpiece that carries the weight across a wider surface
• Curved browband that leaves room around the base of the ears
• Wide combined noseband that spreads the tension and stabilises the bit
• Soft padding at the contact points
• Supple cowhide leather that breaks in and shapes itself to the head
• Stainless steel buckles that do not tarnish
• Web reins with stops are included

Practical advice

Adjust the headpiece with a finger's width of play behind the ears and check that the curved browband really sits clear of the base of the ears. Keep two fingers of room under the noseband; because this noseband is wide, it is also worth checking that it stays well below the cheekbone.

Adjust the flash strap only after the noseband is in place, and loosely: it should stabilise the bit, not pull the mouth shut.

Rolled leather asks for a little more attention than flat straps. Dirt and sweat creep into the seam and into the rounding, so wipe the bridle down after riding with a damp cloth and work along the seam with a soft brush or cloth. Clean it regularly with leather soap and then treat it with leather grease or leather balm so it stays supple. Work in thin layers and pay particular attention to the folds at the buckles. After a wet ride, let the web reins dry in the open air, not near the heating.

When to choose this bridle

This bridle suits riders looking for a classic, refined appearance who appreciate the fine line of rolled leather, without giving up fit and padding. It is usable in dressage and in daily training, and it is delivered complete with reins.

If you want an outspoken, sparkling look, the Superior Kristal with its crystal browband is the more logical choice within our range. If you ride without a flash strap, look for a model with a plain or a grackle noseband. And anyone who prefers flat straps, because they are easier to keep clean, is better off with a bridle in classic flat leather. Do also mind the size: this bridle is available here in Full only.

Technical specifications

• Brand: LJ Leathers
• Model: Sarra
• Type: bridle
• Material: cowhide leather, rolled and stitched and softly padded
• Headpiece: anatomically shaped
• Browband: curved
• Noseband: wide combined noseband, softly padded, with flash strap
• Buckles: stainless steel
• Reins: included, web reins with stops
• Colour: black
• Size: Full
• Care: clean regularly with leather soap and treat with leather grease

Frequently asked questions

Are the reins included?
Yes. Web reins with stops come with this bridle.

Which size should I take?
This bridle is available in size Full. Compare the strap lengths with a bridle that fits your horse well now.

Does this bridle exist in other sizes?
The sizes we offer as standard are listed under the technical specifications. Other sizes can be ordered on request.

What type of noseband does this bridle have?
A wide combined noseband, so a noseband with a flash strap underneath.

What does rolled and stitched mean?
The straps are rolled up and stitched closed into a round cord instead of a flat band. That gives a finer, slimmer line on the head.

How do I care for the leather?
Clean it regularly with leather soap and treat it with leather grease. With rolled leather, also work along the seam, because dirt and sweat settle there.

How does this differ from the Superior Kristal?
The Sarra is rolled and stitched and soberly finished, the Superior Kristal has a curved browband with crystals.

Which disciplines is this bridle suitable for?
For dressage and general training, and it is suitable for daily use and competitions.

In summary

• LJ Leathers bridle, model Sarra
• Rolled and stitched cowhide leather for a fine, slim line
• Anatomically shaped headpiece and curved browband
• Wide combined noseband with flash strap, softly padded
• Stainless steel buckles
• Web reins with stops are included
• Available in black, in size Full
• Clean with leather soap, care for with leather grease

LJ Leathers

LJ Leathers is een merk dat gespecialiseerd is in kwalitatieve lederen ruitersportuitrusting. Het merk ontwikkelt producten die traditioneel vakmanschap combineren met functioneel design, met aandacht voor comfort voor zowel paard als ruiter.

Het assortiment van LJ Leathers omvat onder andere hoofdstellen, teugels en andere lederen accessoires die vervaardigd worden uit zorgvuldig geselecteerd leder. De producten worden ontworpen met aandacht voor een goede pasvorm, duurzaamheid en een verzorgde afwerking.

Dankzij de combinatie van kwalitatief leder, degelijke afwerking en praktische ontwerpen is LJ Leathers een merk dat aansluit bij ruiters die op zoek zijn naar betrouwbare lederen uitrusting voor dagelijks gebruik.