\ud83d\udca1 Looking for the perfect bridle?<\/b> See our models \ud83d\udc49 [See the full range of Balotade bridles]<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Although many types of bridles<\/a> are available on the market (from classic English ones to bitless), most of them consist of the same, key elements.<\/p>\n This is the most important structural part, lying on the horse’s poll (behind the ears). It is here that all the forces acting on the bridle converge.<\/p>\n Function:<\/b> It holds the whole bridle on the head and forms the base for attaching the cheekpieces and the noseband<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Important:<\/b> In modern Balotade bridles we use anatomical headpieces<\/b>. They are wider and specially cut out at the ears, so as not to press on the sensitive nerves and muscle attachments. An ordinary, narrow crownpiece can cause pain and stiffening of the neck.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n A strap running across the forehead, below the ears.<\/p>\n Function:<\/b> It prevents the headpiece from sliding back onto the neck.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Style:<\/b> This is the most decorative element of the bridle. At Balotade you will find straight browbands, drop-shaped ones, set with crystals or pearls. Remember, however, that the browband<\/a> must not be too short \u2013 it cannot pull the headpiece onto the ears!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n They run on both sides of the head, connecting the headpiece with the bit.<\/p>\n Function:<\/b> They hold the bit at the appropriate height in the mouth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Adjustment:<\/b> It is thanks to them that you decide whether the bit lies higher (causing a “smile” in the horse) or lower. It is important that they are fastened symmetrically on both sides.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n A strap fastened under the horse’s jaw (throat).<\/p>\n Function:<\/b> It prevents the bridle from sliding off over the ears in case of a sudden movement of the head or a fall.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Fit:<\/b> It does not take part in steering the horse! It should be fastened loosely \u2013 so that a vertically placed fist fits between the strap and the neck. A too-tight throatlatch can choke the horse during strong flexion at the poll.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n A strap encircling the horse’s nose. It comes in many variants (English, Swedish, Hanoverian, Mexican).<\/p>\n Function:<\/b> It stabilises the lower jaw and the bit, preventing excessive opening of the mouth and “escaping” from contact.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Myth:<\/b> The noseband is not for forcibly closing the mouth! Its role is support. In anatomical bridles the noseband straps are often integrated with the headpiece, in order to reduce pressure on the cheekbones.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nThe construction elements of a bridle \u2013 the anatomy of equipment<\/h2>\n
1. The crownpiece (Headpiece)<\/a> \u2013 the heart of the bridle<\/h3>\n
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2. The browband<\/a> \u2013 stabilisation and style<\/h3>\n
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3. The cheekpieces \u2013 adjusting the bit<\/h3>\n
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4. The throatlatch \u2013 the safety catch<\/h3>\n
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5. The noseband<\/a> \u2013 jaw stabilisation<\/h3>\n
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\n\ud83d\udd25 Bestsellers: Spare parts and accessories<\/h3>\n
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