This 100% original and complete braided

horsehair bridle is an early example of

one made in the Yuma Prison. The hitched

reins and throatlatch on this bridle were

made using only the natural colors of black

and white horsehair. No rosettes are shown

on this piece, and only one tassel. On early

bridles, leather fastenings were often used

for bridle adjustments and attachment of

the bit, as is shown here in this bridle. The

original antique iron August Buermann bit is

marked on the mouthpiece and has the

characteristic Buermann roller. This Yuma

Prison bridle is prominently featured in the

book “HORSEHAIR BRIDLES, A UNIQUE

AMERICAN FOLK ART” by Ned and Jody

Martin, and can be found on page 50. Asking

875 or best offer. Please call or text with any

questions to 619-920-0967. You may also

email me at

bianca@theoldspanishtrading.com . Serious

inquiries only please.