Concept & design
The design of this bridle has been primarily thought out to meet your horse's anatomical needs. All the lines have been designed and placed to adapt to the horse's morphology, so that the bridle doesn't interfere with relaxed work. This model is elegant and refined thanks to its round stitched browband and wide, glossy noseband.
Anatomical design: Bridge headrest
The nape of the neck is generally an area subject to pressure, which can come from the bridle's headstall or directly from the rider's hand. In fact, the action of the hand is reflected on the uprights of the snaffle and bridle, which are themselves attached to the headpiece. To avoid this, we've designed the headstall in such a way as to clear the occipital region and cervical vertebrae. The bridge design is framed by two soft foam pads on either side of the neck.
Anatomical design: head and forehead
The lower part of the headpiece is pre-shaped to free up the back of the ears, which are highly innervated and therefore have a major impact on the relaxation of the horse's mouth. In the same vein, we've designed a browband with a fine, high hook on the lower part of the headpiece, to avoid pressure on the nerve endings above the rock and on your horse's temple.
Anatomical design: Noseband
The rear of the noseband is fitted with two D-shaped rings, which allow the wide, foamed noseband pad to be positioned correctly to suit your horse's morphology.
Undercut design
The noseband loop is placed under the cheeks to limit the number of loops near the ribbed areas of the head. Behind, it doesn't get in the way of your horse.
Reduces irritation
The areas most subject to pressure are lined with soft foam padding to enhance the horse's comfort. You'll find this fine padding on the headpiece (with particular attention paid to the back of the ears) as well as on the noseband and pull back.
Combination reins
This bridle is sold without reins so you can choose the type of grip and finesse you want. You'll find matching bridle reins in our catalog. For our snaffle reins, we offer: smooth leather snaffle reins, smooth leather snaffle reins with grips on the inside, and webbing reins with stoppers. The choice is yours, depending on the level of grip and finesse you're looking for.
Tailor
The 900 bridle is available in two sizes: Cob (CS) and Horse (FS). The CS size is suitable for small-headed horses and C or D ponies. The FS size is suitable for most riding horses.
Setting
As the noseband lining is thick and soft, it may take a few sessions to adapt to the shape of your horse's head. So it's normal for it to feel stiff at first. It will soften over time.
Our tips for adjusting your flange
A few simple gestures are all you need to check your bridle setting. You can pass 1 finger between the chamfer and the browband to check that it's not pressing too hard on the nerve zones mentioned above. You can then pass 1 finger between the headband and the back of the ears to check that it doesn't press too hard on the auricular area. When using the headband for the first time, please check that no irritation appears on the head.
Our advice on adjusting your noseband
The adjustment of the noseband has a major influence on your horse's relaxation. We recommend that you pass one finger between the muzzle and the noseband and 2 fingers between the noseband and the apophysis. If you have any doubts about the fit, don't hesitate to ask a professional for advice.
Maintenance tips
To preserve your bridle, we recommend regular maintenance with glycerine soap applied to a sponge dampened with lukewarm water. You can then moisturize your leather with grease applied to a household or special leather cloth. If you feel that your leather is rough and dry, we invite you to complete this maintenance with moisturizing milk, which will deeply nourish your leather.
Modularity
The bridle uprights are removable. So, depending on your horse's needs, you can use this model as a bridle or a bridle.
