The One-Ear Headstall Set is easy to use and highly popular among riders due to its minimalist design. We offer a wide range of premium-quality leather one-ear headstall sets, crafted from Argentina cowhide—one of the most sought-after leathers for tack.
Our collection features multiple beautiful designs and patterns, including hand-tooled, beaded, and fringe styles. Each horse headstall comes equipped with high-quality buckles, conchos, and studs for both durability and style.
One Ear/Single Ear Headstall Set
Features: The one-ear headstall is a minimalist style that features a single strap passing over one of the horse’s ears, usually on the left. This design is especially popular among riders who prefer a sleek, lightweight bridle, particularly in speed or performance events like barrel racing, cutting, or reining.
Why Riders Use It:
- Minimalist Design: One-ear headstalls are sleek and simple, with fewer straps. This makes them lightweight and less bulky, which many riders—and horses—appreciate.
- Comfort for Some Horses: Horses that dislike pressure across the forehead or are sensitive in that area may prefer a one-ear, as it eliminates the browband altogether.
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Quick and Easy to Use: They’re faster to put on and take off compared to browband styles, making them great for quick tack changes or for use in events like rodeos or shows.
- Style Options: We also offer headstall sets available in various styles, colors, and designs on premium argentina cowhide. Single headstalls often have decorative tooling, printing. natural hair on cowhide and beaded with fancy conchos that can complement the rest of your tack, adding to the aesthetic of your set.
Why Riders Unlike:
- Less Secure Fit: Without a browband or throatlatch, one-ear headstalls can shift or even come off more easily, especially on active, head-shaking, or green horses.
- Ear Sensitivity Issues: Some horses dislike having a strap looped over one ear—it can rub, cause irritation, or even lead to head tossing if not properly fitted or padded.
- Not Ideal for Long Rides: Because of the looser fit, they’re not as reliable for trail rides, ranch work, or high-movement situations where the headstall could move out of place.
- Limited Versatility: Mostly suited to Western riding; rarely used in English disciplines or training settings. You won’t see them in dressage, jumping, or endurance riding.
- Harder to Fit Perfectly: Since they rely on the single ear loop to stay in place, they require a good fit to avoid slipping or causing pressure sores.
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Note: One ear headstall is popular among the riders who like minimalistic design and comfort for their horse. It’s best used with calm, trained horses that are already good at listening to the rider. That’s because the one-ear design isn’t as secure as other bridles, and it can slip off more easily if the horse pulls or shakes its head too much.
