Many horse owners favour leather headcollars over synthetic varieties. They are considered safer, as the leather should break under pressure, which is why they’re advisable if you’re transporting horses. They’re also considered more comfortable for the horse, especially if they’re an ergonombic and padded style.
A good leather headcollar also looks very smart, and should be long-lasting if cared for correctly with one of the best leather cleaner and conditioners. Some leather headcollars also come with nameplates that you can engrave with your horse’s name – this makes them one of the best personalised gifts for horse lovers.
Best leather headcollars
LeMieux Anatomic Headcollar
Colours: Black or brown
Sizes: Cob or full
RRP: £69.95
H&H Review: 9/10, H&H Approved
This padded leather headcollar has an anatomically shaped headpiece and noseband to offer extra comfort. It has solid metal fittings that add style to this classic headcollar.
We found this headcollar to be really comfortable and the leather wore really well, becoming increasingly soft with use.
Read H&H’s full LeMieux Anatomic Headcollar review.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk or oakfield-direct.co.uk
Collegiate ComFiTec Leather Headcollar
Colours: Black or brown
Sizes: Pony, cob, full or warmblood
RRP: £66.99
H&H Review: 9/10, H&H Approved
This headcollar has an anatomically shaped headpiece that evenly distributes pressure across the poll, as well as padding under the nose, crown and cheek straps for added comfort.
Parts of the headcollar look like leather but aren’t, which isn’t a bad thing as it helps keep the price down. We loved the shaped and padded headpiece and this makes it worth the extra money.
Read H&H’s full Collegiate ComFiTec Leather Headcollar review
Shires Velociti Gara Fully Adjustable Leather Headcollar
Colours: Black or Havana
Sizes: Suckling – extra-full
RRP: £48.99
Available in seven sizes and fully adjustable at the head and nose for the perfect fit, this leather headcollar is ideal for really young horses and horses with harder-to-fit heads. It’s a simple and unpadded design with solid brass fittings for a classy look.
In the UK? View now at viovet.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk
John Whitaker Chicago Perforated Leather Headcollar
Colours: Black or Havana
Sizes: Pony, cob or full
RRP: £60
H&H Review: 8/10
Made from a vegetable-tanned, eco-friendly leather, which is quick drying and perforated to allow for greater breathability. It has a wide, padded crown and noseband, stainless steel hardware and decorative tonal stitching.
We found this headcollar fitted well and we liked the shaped headpiece and the perforations. The clips on each side of the throatlash made it really easy to keep control of the horse while washing off their head. It was also easy to adjust, the horses seemed to be comfortable wearing it and it stayed looking new.
Read H&H’s full John Whitaker Leather Headcollar review
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Shires Velociti Gara Leather Nameplate Headcollar
Colours: Black or Havana
Sizes: Pony – extra-full
RRP: £39.99
Previously known as the Aviemore, this headcollar comes with a brass nameplate that you can send off for engraving. The headcollar has generous padding on the cheeks, nose and headband, as well as double adjustment on the headpiece, a crank style noseband and a clip on rolled throatlash for convenience.
In the UK? View now at viovet.co.uk
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