Leather headcollars for travelling, competing and everyday wear

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

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

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