The cross
under design uses all over head pressure, the reins connect to O rings
on straps that cross under the jaw, this bridle is more effective in
turning than the side pull, but some horses or riders dont like the
poll pressure.
I have had these bridles made for me, so they are not a known brand, Bitless bridles can be used in most horse sports except for Dressage and Showing. These
bridles work on nose pressure, rather than bit pressure for control,
they are like a cross between a halter and a bridle, with the reins
connecting to the side of the noseband.
They are suitable for most horses, great for those with sensitive mouths or hard mouths. A
Bitless Bridle is a Different feel for the horse, and there is no pain
from the bit (for those with senstive mouths or bitting problems due to
conformation) In my experience (about 40
horses trialed so far) over 90% of horses work very well in a bitless
bridle, most will straight away be able to be ridden bitless, a few of
them with need a couple of minutes to understand the new feeling. I
have had 2 horses who i could not ride bitless, 1 was sensitive around
the head and head shy, the other didn't like the head pressure from an
old injury to her jaw.
Bridle Measurements are as follows.....
|
|
|
Browband |
Headpiece |
Noseband |
| 1 |
XS |
MINI |
34cm |
78-91cm |
42-49cm |
| 2 |
Small |
Pony |
37cm |
87-107 cm |
41-50cm |
| 3 |
Medium |
Cob |
39cm |
92-112 cm |
44-54cm |
| 4 |
Large |
Full |
41cm |
102-122 cm |
47-57cm |
| 5 | XL | Draft | 43cm | 112-132 cm | 50-60cm |
|
|
|
Browband |
Headpiece |
Noseband |
| 1 |
XS |
MINI |
13 inch |
16-19 inch |
30-35 inch |
| 2 |
Small |
Pony |
14 inch |
16-19 inch |
34-42 inch |
| 3 |
Medium |
Cob |
15 inch |
17-21 inch |
36-44 inch |
| 4 |
Large |
Full |
16 inch |
18-22 inch |
40-48 inch |
| 5 |
XL |
Draft |
17 inch |
19-23 inch |
44-52 inch |
|
