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The Bar M Bridle w/ Quick Bit Change

The Bar M Bridle w/ Quick Bit Change

The Run Down
 
You don’t want a bridle full of clunky hardware. You want one that’s simple, strong, and made for your horse’s comfort.
 
The Bar M Browband Bridle is designed with zero metal fittings, meaning nothing digs in or pinches. Fully adjustable, it fits clean and sits right — no pressure on nerves, no awkward angles on your horse’s face. Just a clean, functional bridle that does its job and does it damn well.
 
With our quick-change bit system, swapping out bits is fast and easy. A knot and slider setup — the same proven design we use in our Horsemanship Halters — means no fiddling, no fighting, no fuss. It’s cowboy-smart gear that gets you working quicker.
 
This isn’t just about style. It’s about tack you can trust, ride after ride.

  • Material: Double braid marine-grade rope — UV, sweat, and weather resistant

    Design: No hardware = max comfort, no pinching

    Fit: Fully adjustable with a simple knot system

    Bit System: Quick-change knot and slider design for easy swaps

    Sizing: One bridle fits a wide range of horses

    Custom Options: Chocolate rope + choose button colour to match your style

  • Handmade here in NZ from marine-grade double braid rope, this bridle is tough enough for whatever you throw at it. Salt, sweat, sun, mud, rain — it won’t rot, won’t stretch, won’t break. This is the same rope trusted for mooring boats, so you can bet it holds up to cowboy life.

    The browband design keeps everything in place while avoiding sensitive facial nerves, giving your horse comfort without compromise.

    The slider adjustment system makes it easy to size across different horses, and the quick-change bit setup means you can switch bits in seconds without hardware or hassle.

    Why it’s different:

    • No metal = no rubbing, no pinching

    • Quick-change bit system = faster, easier, smarter

    • Marine-grade rope = weatherproof, tough, built to last

    • Adjustable to fit a wide range of horses

    • Simple design, maximum comfort + reliability

    • Handmade by Millie at the Bar M workshop

    The Browband Bridle is proof that the best gear doesn’t need flash — just good design and grit.

$116.00Price
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What they say about Bar M

Back for another one!

10% Beaver Fur Felt Hat Tan Belly

average rating is 5 out of 5

Hi Millie, I picked my hat up this morning. It looks great and fits great! Thank you so much. Once I'm back, I'll be keen to order a straw hat aswell.

Awesome!

Twister Twisted Weave Straw Hat

average rating is 5 out of 5

Honestly my hat....fits like a bloody glove!!!

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The Hook Halter Custom Order

average rating is 5 out of 5

Cannot recommend these halters enough

No More Knots!!

The Hook Halter Custom Order

average rating is 5 out of 5

Millie at Bar M was a pleasure to work with and created a superb quality custom rope halter for me using the colours from a crown leather beaded breastplate that I treasure. She was easy to deal with and the finished procut exceeded my expectations. My favourite feature is the quick fastening hook to make it easy to put on and take off the halter especialy for children or people with hand mobility issues. No more knots!! I will be looking at getting more rope halters in the future from Bar M!

Gorgeous!

10% Beaver Fur Felt Hat Black

average rating is 5 out of 5

I got a new show hat from Millie at Fieldays. She is such a professional. She really listened to what I wanted.

My fave halters!

The Hook Halter Custom Order

average rating is 5 out of 5

I have the hook halter in both foal/pony and full size, and they're my first pick off the wall no matter who I'm going to catch!

Love my cowboy bridle

The Cowboy Bridle

average rating is 5 out of 5

I got mine at Equifest last year and I cannot recommend these enough!!! So light and comfy on my horse, get yourself one asap!

Amazing quality

The Hook Halter Custom Order

average rating is 5 out of 5

They are amazing quality rope halters. They are perfect for your ground work. NZ owned and operated, the best quality and handmade to fit my horse.

Shipping that is sorted from day one

Bar M Your Order Made My Day

One flat rate shipping fee covers everything

Covers your FIT KIT, pre-paid return to sender bag to send your measurements back to us + your hat shipped in a protective box.

Safety is key

For New Zealand orders, we always send signature required—because your brand-new custom hat is no good sitting on a dodgy doorstep.

One Time Shipping Price

Domestic (NZ) - $119NZD

(FIT KIT, pre-paid return to sender + hat delivery included)

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International - $199NZD

(FIT KIT, pre-paid return to sender + hat delivery included to anywhere in the world)​

Our Perfect Fit Gaurantee

Bar M Custom Hat being hand shaped

We're not in the business of 'close enough'

Your Bar M hat will fit like it was made for you — because it is. That’s why we send you a Fit Kit before we even order the hat.

Our Gaurantee

If, for some reason, your hat isn’t a perfect fit when it arrives (rare, but we’re human), send it back and we’ll make it right.

Our sales are final

Because each hat is custom-built for you, all sales are final — no refunds. The only time we’ll take a hat back is if it’s damaged in transit. We check every hat top to bottom in the workshop before shipping, so you can bet your boots it’s leaving here in perfect condition.

Answers to your questions

Bar M owner answering questions to happy customers abotu custom hats

Once you’ve paid your deposit, we’ll send your Fit Kit straight to you. After you send it back, your hat will be built, shaped, and shipped within 8 weeks. (Usually faster, but we allow wiggle room so you’re not left guessing.)

It will fit—because we use your Fit Kit to size it perfectly. But on the rare chance it needs tweaking, send it back and we’ll make it right.

Custom hats are non-refundable due to their one-of-a-kind nature. The only exceptions are if your hat is damaged in transit. We triple-check every hat before it leaves the workshop, so you won’t be sent anything faulty.

Easy—just write your ideas in the comments section when you order. Millie will get in touch to go through the options with you, from understated to bold.

Say no more. A Custom Workshop Session is the best fit for you. Pop that in the comments section and Millie will talk you through the options—whether in person near Queenstown or online if you can’t travel. We’ll make it happen.

Yes! For $15 you can make your mark forever with branding. This is a hot-iron brand where letters or symbols are carefully burnt onto your hat. It’s bold, permanent, and unapologetically you.

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