Welcome to our group test of leather headcollars. All of the headcollars in this group test have been put through their paces by para dressage rider Tamsin Addison. Find out what she thought below
Official description
The LeMieux Anatomic headcollar is a beautifully crafted padded leather headcollar with an anatomically shaped headpiece and noseband to provide complete comfort to the horse. The solid metal fittings, padded leather throatlash and cheekpieces add a luxury style to this classic headcollar. It is available in black or brown in sizes cob or full.
It looked well made and I particularly liked the shape and padding of the headpiece.
Overview of performance
This headcollar fitted well and was easily adjustable — the noseband was adjustable, too. I think this headcollar was the most comfortable and the leather wore really well, becoming increasingly soft with use. It stayed looking new, too.
Tamsin’s likes and dislikes
I really liked the padded headpiece and the anatomical fit around the ears.
Verdict
*H&H Approved* – I’d recommend this as a travelling headcollar as it looked really comfortable for long journeys.
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A former eventer, Tamsin Addison became the first person in the world to regrow a bone in her upper arm after having cancer. She is now an international grade V para dressage rider and trainer based in England, competing for Ireland. Tamsin is part of our team of professional riders who put equestrian products through their paces in a real-life busy yard environment for a suitable period of time to test the item, before their thoughts are featured in our reviews section.
