Gallery and Testimonials

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.

   

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.

 

 
   
   

Edwina Webster & Trickys Destiny

   

Fiona Wall & Noran Witchery
West Australian Arabian State Championships 2008,
Champion Anglo Arabian Yearling Filly.

   

Nicole Dark & ESB Irish Element

   

Royal Oak II. (Imp)
Standing stud at Narbethong Equestrian Park.


Photo by Paul Clarke
   
Bellario. (Imp)
Standing Stud at Narbethong Equestrian Park.

Photo by Paul Clarke
   

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

 

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
   
 

 


   
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

   

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."