WINDSOR AND HENLEY
BRIDLES
Hand crafted bespoke
bridles and leatherwork
"Your dream bridle is
our next adventure"
Starting with our Bridles
Traditional Bridles
Traditional Bridles
Traditional Bridles
Who doesn't love a traditional bridle - made in the original way, hand stitched using superb quality leather and fittings. Perfectly proportioned to suit your horses conformation and in the correct style for your chosen discipline.
Anatomical Bridles
Traditional Bridles
Traditional Bridles
Our most popular range -
With so much more attention these days being paid horse welfare, correct fit and function of bridles, we have developed a range of bridle parts which conform beautifully to the horses head - bearing in mind that no one style works for every head shape, each one of our bridles will be individual to your horse.
Try before you buy
Traditional Bridles
Try before you buy
When we come to measure we will bring a selection of bridle parts and styles, fit them to your horse and allow you to ride in the bridles so you can see for yourself that what you have chosen will work for your horse.
What else can we do?
Other items of Bridlework
We make ALL types of bridlework including Girths, Stirrup Leathers, Sparkly Browbands, Breastplates, Martingales - you name it we can do it in many colours and finishes.
Belts and Leathergoods
We make all kinds of belts, from the very basic to hand stitched, lined and personalised ones - Military, sword belts and Sam Browne Belts.
Tubular document cases - Cases for flasks. We can try anything, just ask.
Dog Collars, Harnesses and Leads
All types of Dog Collars, Harnesses and leads ,in many colours - Infinite options of styles and Jewelled collars are available.
About Us
Frances Roche MVO- Proprietor
Frances is an SMS Qualified Bridle fitter, Master Bridle and Harness Maker registered with the Society of Master Saddlers, and specialises in making and fitting bespoke Bridles. She has been in the trade for over 40 yrs, is a Fellow of the Society of Master Saddlers, formerly the Master Saddler at the Royal Mews for over 25 yrs, past Lecturer at Cordwainers college and is currently Joint Course leader of the SMS Bridle fitting courses and qualifications.
Frances has been a prolific winner at the Society of Master Saddlers international Saddle and Bridle making competition, including winning Best in Show 4 times.
National saddlery competition
Frances is seen here in her regular role as a judge, discussing entries with the Princess Royal at the National Saddle and Bridle making competition, held at Saddlers Hall in February 2020.
Bridle fitting and Craft Training Courses
As well as being course Leader for all SMS Bridle fitting courses, Frances occasionally teaches advanced bridle making skills at the Saddlery Training centre in Salisbury, and offers one to one training in her own workshop in Henley On Thames.
Frances is a CAVA qualified assessor and assesses for Bridle fitting and Saddlery skills tests and also for the City and Guilds Leather Craftsperson qualifications
One to one training days run at a cost of £250 per day. please contact Frances by email www.windsorandhenleybridlles or by phone 07798 652602.
Society of Master Saddlers
Gallery of Other products
