December 2001

BioThane Bridles Perform Beautifully

No one wants to sacrifice good looks just to save a few minutes of cleaning time, but non-leather bridles can offer the best of both worlds.

Sportack's attention to detail is ûexamplary.

Synthetic and cotton bridles are popular among some pretty serious horsemen, including endurance and competitive trail riders, for good reason. They offer easy care, horse comfort, useful design, safety and good value.

To find the best non-leather bridles, we used several in hot and cold weather, on many different horses, and for everything from lessons to overnight rides. We washed them—more often than the average owner would—and followed the manufacturers’ cleaning instructions.

Synthetics can, but don’t have to, be day-glow orange. Some synthetic materials can pass for leather at a distance and be just as comfortable. …