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Opinions on browbands *update with pics on the horse*
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 3:38 am
by capstone
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 12:56 pm
by PaulaO
I like the one he is wearing. However, I'm a fan of plain tack (George Morris would be proud).
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 1:14 pm
by TeresaA
I agree with Paula. They all seem too 'blingy' to me!
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 2:08 pm
by capstone
Thanks for your input!
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 2:22 pm
by StraightForward
I voted for the first one, but I'd probably go with a little color on him - emerald or sapphire.
I've spent plenty of time drooling over those browbands.
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 3:09 pm
by Mareless
I'm another 'plain' person.
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 4:20 pm
by hoopoe
I agree with the others
the all rhinestone browbands , on a sunny day, can really be distracting from "C"
I like blinged browbands that use stone beads rather than crystal. That way you can have a bit of pretty without coming off as Liberace
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 4:58 pm
by orono
I prefer the one he is wearing, my grey mare has a similar one.
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 5:29 pm
by Chisamba
i voted for the first one
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 5:51 pm
by boots-aregard
Of all the places in the world to introduce 'bling', horses seems like one of the least likely. It's kind of like white breeches (which, yes, I know are an approved garb). They just seem such an unlikely pairing.
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:34 pm
by Janet
In my opinion all the bling gets lost on his/her lovely gray head. The bling (if any) needs to be set off by something dark closest to his face. That is why I like what he/she is wearing in the photo.
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 7:10 pm
by capstone
Janet wrote:In my opinion all the bling gets lost on his/her lovely gray head. The bling (if any) needs to be set off by something dark closest to his face. That is why I like what he/she is wearing in the photo.
I like it too - I had it custom made for him, in fact. However, I feel like there is too much leather, making it look heavy on his face.
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 7:22 pm
by M&M
I voted none of the above. I am a non-bling person, but I do agree with StraightForward - on a grey, I think you need colored bling, not clear/crystal bling.
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 8:29 pm
by Chisamba
I like the color of the one he is wearing, but agree, the leather is heavy and prominent, and a tiny bit clunky
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 8:36 pm
by PaulaO
I don't think the leather on the browband is heavy. The nose band however, is very thick and large. Add in the flash and it's overpowering.
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 9:01 pm
by capstone
I will consider the bridle as a whole, as I agree that it could be more refined.
I don't particularly like jewel tones, so I rarely look at ruby, emerald, etc. I generally like him in more subtle colors better - grey saddle pad instead of black or navy, for example.
I like this Montana blue color, but I'm not sure it has the color effect some of you are suggesting.
http://www.equiture.biz/montana-and-bla ... -browband/
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 9:12 pm
by Chisamba
i like it, but maybe on the grey horse, i prefer the black one you had in the first link. Maybe
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 9:14 pm
by capstone
Chisamba wrote:i like it, but maybe on the grey horse, i prefer the black one you had in the first link. Maybe
Exactly - maybe! Maybe I'll get both!
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 10:02 pm
by Moutaineer
I think the blue is really pretty--would lighten the whole face up.
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 10:08 pm
by khall
I tend to like colored stones as well. It is getting to be way too much to choose from these days! I have a quick change brow band so I can change it up if I want to.
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 1:37 am
by Minz
A friend had a black bridle with medium blue padding and it looked stunning on her gray. It would have looked awesome with the blue browband you linked. If you are rethinking the bridle, consider lighter padding on the noseband as well as one of those awesome browbands. It made the black leather part appear more refined looking.
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 7:07 pm
by Ryeissa
I like the one he has, honestly. I think the other ones are too much.
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 8:45 pm
by Racetrackreject
I like the first one posted.
Coming over from the English world and shooting barrel races, the bling has grown on me and I find that I like it now. I used to be a purist! lol
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 9:56 pm
by Chisamba
i used to be a purist too, but now i quite like seeing other horses in their tasteful bling
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 10:08 pm
by Flight
I love the bling! I reckon I need that first one for my horse
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 7:20 am
by capstone
It's interesting to read the mixed responses. I will post photos once they arrive! (Yes, they, as in multiple.
)
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 8:06 am
by Flight
Oooh I cant wait to see! My friend has awesome bling on her grey (white) horse.
I looked at the website and couldn't decide what I wanted lol.
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 12:05 am
by Silverpoet
I'm all about the bling so I vote for the 1st one.
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 2:15 am
by StraightForward
capstone wrote:It's interesting to read the mixed responses. I will post photos once they arrive! (Yes, they, as in multiple.
)
Please post a review when they arrive (and pics with your lovely model of course!). I've been considering ordering from that company, so I'd love to know how the quality and customer service is.
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 1:20 pm
by PaulaO
If one chooses to go the bling browband way, it's like saddlepads. You can't have just one!
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 4:30 pm
by MaryC
PaulaO wrote:I like the one he is wearing. However, I'm a fan of plain tack (George Morris would be proud).
This. I don't like a lot of bling, I find it distracting.
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 5:02 pm
by capstone
PaulaO wrote:If one chooses to go the bling browband way, it's like saddlepads. You can't have just one!
In my defense, they are quite inexpensive compared to my other browbands. And I saved on shipping!
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 6:34 pm
by PaulaO
I'm defending your choice to have multiples! One must. And saving on shipping makes it all the better.
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 10:41 pm
by capstone
They shipped today! How long will it take for them to get from the UK to Switzerland?
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 2:18 am
by Flight
capstone wrote:They shipped today! How long will it take for them to get from the UK to Switzerland?
Hopefully not long!! I wanna see I wanna see
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 5:03 pm
by demi
I think he is beautiful and will look stunning in all the choices. I like the brow band he's wearing in the picture.
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 5:42 pm
by chantal
I like the one he's wearing best but I like #1 so I hope you got that one. Can't wait to see pics!
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 6:02 pm
by capstone
I'm glad everyone likes the browband he is wearing so much!
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 6:16 pm
by capstone
StraightForward wrote:I voted for the first one, but I'd probably go with a little color on him - emerald or sapphire.
I've spent plenty of time drooling over those browbands.
I said I don't like jewel tones much. But this one is beautiful!
http://www.uptownestore.com/store/p84/E ... wband.html
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 12:36 am
by AirsAboveNC
I voted #1. I don't blame you for having trouble picking one!
Re: Opinions on browbands
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 6:54 am
by capstone
So my idea to "save on shipping" completely backfired! Because the value is over 60 CHF, customs duties and fees of 59.35 CHF were assessed.
Re: Opinions on browbands *update with pics*
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 10:58 pm
by capstone
For those of you who hate or even dislike bling, avert your eyes!
Re: Opinions on browbands *update with pics*
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:00 pm
by Sunshine2Me
I don't see it???
Re: Opinions on browbands *update with pics*
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:01 pm
by capstone
I ended up getting the blue one - the one I linked in the thread and not in the survey,
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Re: Opinions on browbands *update with pics*
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:03 pm
by capstone
Sunshine2Me wrote:I don't see it???
Technical difficulties, sorry!
Re: Opinions on browbands *update with pics*
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:04 pm
by Sunshine2Me
It's lovely! Must see it on the horse though!!
Re: Opinions on browbands *update with pics*
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:05 pm
by capstone
I also got the one from the survey that NO ONE voted for, even me! This was my +1. I was intrigued by it for some reason.
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Re: Opinions on browbands *update with pics*
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:06 pm
by capstone
Sunshine2Me wrote:It's lovely! Must see it on the horse though!!
I know, again sorry. I myself won't get to see them on him until I get home next Friday.
I was actually surprised they came so quickly. One week from order to arrival, when the estimate was 2-3. The customer service at this place is really great.
Re: Opinions on browbands *update with pics of the browbands - not the horse*
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:11 pm
by capstone
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Re: Opinions on browbands *update with pics of the browbands - not the horse*
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2016 5:15 am
by Kyra's Mom
Well I would have voted for #3 but you had already ordered by the time I got around to it. I very much like that one.
Can't wait to see them modeled your handsome boy.
Susan