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The Cowboy Bridle

The Cowboy Bridle

The Run Down
 
You don’t want a bridle that clanks and pinches. You want one that’s light, simple, and tough enough for the long haul.
 
The Bar M Cowboy Bridle is a clean split-ear design with zero metal hardware, built for horse comfort and cowboy practicality. Fully adjustable, it sits right without pressure on sensitive nerves or muscles. 
 
Quick to put on, reliable to ride in, and made to look sharp without all the extra baggage.
 
With our quick-change bit system, swapping bits is fast and fuss-free. A knot and slider setup — the same proven design as our Horsemanship Halter — keeps things cowboy simple.
 
This isn’t just another rope bridle. It’s the cowboy’s answer to comfort, convenience, and grit.

  • Material: Double braid marine-grade rope — weatherproof, UV- and rot-resistant

     

    Design: Split-ear bridle with no hardware for max comfort

    Fit: Fully adjustable with simple knot system

    Bit System: Quick-change knot + slider setup for fast swaps

    Sizing: Fits a wide range of horses with easy adjustability

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

  • Hand-crafted from marine-grade double braid rope, the Cowboy Bridle is built to handle whatever you throw at it — rain, sweat, dust, or sun. This rope won’t rot, stretch, or break, making it cowboy-tough for years of use.

    The split-ear design keeps the bridle simple and secure without the need for a browband. It’s lightweight, comfortable, and sits clean across the face with no pinching or nerve pressure. And with the knot-and-slider quick-change system, swapping out bits is fast, easy, and cowboy smart.

    Why it’s different:

    • No hardware = no pinching, no fuss

    • Split-ear design = simple, secure, lightweight

    • Marine-grade rope = weatherproof strength

    • Quick-change bit system = faster and smarter

    • Built tough enough for the elements, sharp enough for the arena

    • Hand-crafted by Millie at the Bar M Workshop in New Zealand

    The Cowboy Bridle is simplicity at its finest — one piece of tack that proves less really is more.

$95.00Price
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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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