Julie Cox & Breebrooke Impatience
SHC Large Pony of the Year 2009 - 3rd Runner up.
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Glenn & Claire McLaren & DvZ Infinni |
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Para-Olympian Sharon Jarvis & Meilland Troubadour
Multi Award Winning Dressage Pony.
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Bree Cox & Kylandee Royal Heights
SHC HOYS 2009 - Runner-up Turnout Under 17yrs
Perth Royal Show 2009 – Runner-up Turnout Under 17 yrs |
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Lauren McGregor & Morefair Portia
SHC Show Hunter Small Pony of the Year 2009 – Winner.
Photo by Lorelle Mercer |
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Chloe Chester & Spring Valley Solitaire
SHC Show Hunter Large Pony of the Year 2009 -
3rd Runner up.
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Lisa & Jenna Hall & Judaroo Pedlar
SHC Leading Rein Pony of the Year 2009 – Winner.
SHC Smartest on Parade 2009 – Winner.
Perth Royal Show 2009 Smartest on Parade – 3rd. |
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Kellie Patterson & Rosedale Eton
Photo by Show Pony Photographics |
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Emma Dunn & Brayside Shakira
3 Breeds Youngstock Show 2010
Champion Riding Pony Mare/Filly
Champion Part-Welsh Mare/Filly
Champion Arabian Riding Pony Mare/Filly
Supreme Arabian Riding Pony
Photo by Chris Ros |
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Cristy Shore's Eliva Park Thoroughbred's & Cosgrove
WA’s TB HOYS – Supreme Champion Senior Exhibit and Grand Champion Led Exhibit.
Photo by Perfect Pony Photographics |
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Penny Stewart & Hanover Park Last Tango
WA Preliminary State Champion 2005
WA Preliminary Horse of the Year 2005
Currently competing medium level dressage.
I have found Michelle Graham to be extremely professional and very approachable.
Michelle is open to new ideas and took great care in determining exactly what I wanted and that the double bridle fitted the horse correctly. Attention to detail is second to none, resulting in a beautifully balanced and finished bridle.
Michelle Graham is a superb craftswoman and a huge asset to the WA equestrian scene.
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Sandra Frid & Glomax Mephisto
I went to Michelle seeking a competition dressage bridle a little bit
different to any pre-made bridle I could buy 'off the shelf'. I needed a
high quality bridle that would be suitable for a small horse with a nice
head.
Michelle was wonderful in advising and working with me as we made
decisions about what the bridle should or should not have. I had some
ideas on what I wanted, but since I was new to competition I also needed
Michelle's input as to what is possible and appropriate. We altered a
'normal' style of dressage bridle to make it elegant for a small horse,
in particular the narrower, thinner noseband and the simple small
V-browband with brass to match brass ornaments.
An additional special
feature Michelle did for me was to put leather markers on the padded
reins, measured to match the placement of those on my everyday bridle.
I
have been so pleased with having had the opportunity to work with
Michelle, and I look forward to when I reach higher levels of
competition and need a double bridle - I will go to Michelle.
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Edwina Webster & Trickys Destiny |
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Fiona Wall & Noran Witchery
West Australian Arabian State Championships 2008,
Champion Anglo Arabian Yearling Filly. |
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Nicole Dark & ESB Irish Element |
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Royal Oak II. (Imp)
Standing stud at Narbethong Equestrian Park. |
Photo by Paul Clarke |
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Bellario. (Imp)
Standing Stud at Narbethong Equestrian Park. |
Photo by Paul Clarke |
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The Leppard family (Sharon and Issabelle Leppard) and Brooklee Trendsetter (Ralph)
Michelle we cannot thank you enough for the time and effort you have put
into assisting us in getting a stunning Turnout Bridle and Breast Plate (Shelley Price) produced for Ralph, matching his new saddle, in time for 2008
SHC-WA HOTY.
It was a matter of weeks from you coming out to do the
measurement, to completion and final fitting and Issy riding him in it at Kelmscott Ag Show the week before. You even took the time to take the breastplate home to alter the night before Kelmscott Ag Show and delivering it to us at the showground's the next morning. A truly dedicated service provider. We ended up with our double bridle and
matching reins for Turnout and a set of padded reins for normal showing. Issy and I were able to determine exactly what we wanted in the colour and widths of the leather on each piece of the bridle. We then had Lorelle Mercer take some lovely shots of it for Issys scrap book we were
so happy with the result.
So impressed with his new bridle was I, that I had Michelle make Ralph a custom made leather halter to match the bridle from the measurements she already had and again it was a perfect fit. We now have a lovely fine show halter with beautiful brass fittings. The leather is in thinner widths than those you can gat in those leather halters you purchase over the counter.
Issabelle now has two excellently crafted pieces of tack for Ralph that
fit the perfectly and are exactly what I ordered.
Michelle your dedication to your craft and the service you provide is a
credit to your business and I would not hesitate recommending you to
anyone who asks about getting a bridle made to measure. Much quicker
that getting one done from the Eastern States and I believe better value
and service. |
Isabelle Leppard and Brooklee Trendsetter
Photos by Lorelle Mercer
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Nicole Brown and Kirreway Democracy.
The story of my lucky bridle........ firstly Michelle had already been out to meticulously measure my galloway up and the bridle was already ordered and just about finished when I won a raffle at EFA HOTY for a bridle by Michelle Graham...... that was luck alone.
The luck has continued since this beautiful bridle has been in my possession has taken me to five shows for 3
Champion Sashes, a win and placings at the Royal and Bronze Winner at SHC HOTY
Michelle has made sure my bridle fits perfectly. It is difficult to buy a
well fitted bridle off the shelf at the best of times. There are no buckles
in the wrong spot because cheek straps are too long, there are no hanging
straps as the noseband is too long. There is just a perfect fitting bridle,
neat hand stitching on supple soft leather in a colour which suits my
galloway beautifully.
Michelle has also made grass reins and padded child's reins for my young
daughter and they are just as beautiful.
I highly recommend Michelle.
Kirreway Democracy won Bronze at the WA Hack Council Horse of the Year Show 2008 |
Nicole Brown and Kirreway Democracy.
Photos by Lorelle Mercer |
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Breeann Cox and Thorne Parks Dance Man.
Thorne Parks Dance Man won the Turnout 17 yrs and under at the Perth Royal 2008. |
Breeann Cox and Thorne Parks Dance Man.
Photos by Lorelle Mercer
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Beth Evans and Krystelle Park Mercury Rising (Honda)
"I would like to extend a HUGE thanks to Michelle for all her help with my gorgeous new double bridle.
Michelle came out with her amazing measuring bridle and spent ages with Honda and I, took heaps of measurements, discussing each and every option for my bridle and getting it to fit just perfectly.
I had complete control over every teeny part of the bridle, from fit, leather colour and widths of each piece to buckle style and brow and nose band styles. I chose for the nose and brow bands to be swollen and stitched and each and every stitch was done by hand.
Michelle went to SO much trouble to get just the right piece of hide for my bridle, her efforts are very much appreciated as I'm absolutely thrilled with the result.
The end result is a perfectly fitting bridle made of gorgeous leather, that looks incredible, is EXACTLY what I was after and her handiwork is immaculate!
I highly recommend Michelle to everyone." |
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