PS of Sweden tack: Updated review

Flat out revolution bridle: 

Not recommended if you prefer your bridle to stay on your horse

One of my most popular posts (popular is relative) was my review on the PS of Sweden flat out revolution bridle, you can find that post here. It basically contained my first impressions of the bridle (good) and how it performed the first few times I used it (ok).
I ended up selling this bridle because it DID NOT work for trail riding or foxhunting. The main reason is that the browband/throatlatch assembly is held on with snaps which like to pop open at random times (hard stop, horse tosses head, walk past a branch, sneeze, etc). I don't think this was an isolated problem with the one bridle, as I bought one for my husband's horse which did the same thing (sold bridle also).
Since I bought my bridle the prices have gone WAY up, I also heard the quality has improved but it is not really worth it to me to try one again. I ended up going back to my Amish made bridle which is great on the trail but cleans up nice enough to show in...if I ever decide to go to another show. I know many people who have reviewed the PS bridle like it for sensitive horses and appreciate the anatomical features, if you have this type of horse and do a lot of ring riding I'd say go for it! However, if you are a trail rider or foxhunter, maybe look at other options.

3 point breastplate:

Photo from PS of Sweden website

I bought this shortly after I got my bridle and before I decided to sell it. Again, the price has gone up somewhat since I bought mine but I think it is a reasonable price for a bridge/3 point style breastplate (connects to billet straps) with a running attachment. The running attachment on this thing is really neat, it uses aluminum clips instead of rings so no need to unbuckle your reins (super handy for a fidgety horse or while wearing gloves). The leather is decent quality and the dark brown matches my other tack really well. I have had this for about a year and have only used it lightly, so I was kind of disappointed to see that the hardware has rusted a little. Overall, I am happy with it and LOVE the martingale clips.

Frosty wearing the PS breastplate and running martingale