{"id":2841,"date":"2024-07-30T17:07:01","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T16:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/?p=2841"},"modified":"2024-08-13T19:10:12","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T18:10:12","slug":"understanding-bridles-for-horses-a-guide-to-to-the-key-terms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/understanding-bridles-for-horses-a-guide-to-to-the-key-terms\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding bridles for horses: a guide to the key terms"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2841\" class=\"elementor elementor-2841\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cf15ac0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cf15ac0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d996706\" data-id=\"d996706\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec104eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec104eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The design for bridles for horse riding has evolved a huge amount over the last few years, and with innovation comes new terminology that can make navigating the world of bridles and bridle parts a little more challenging. But don\u2019t worry, we\u2019re here to help with our bridles jargon buster.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/facetresultsalt.aspx?Term=anatomical\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Anatomical<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 this is a word you\u2019ll often seen before different parts of a horse\u2019s bridle \u2013 or sometimes the whole bridle is referred to in this way. It means that the product has been designed to accommodate the horse\u2019s shape, so you\u2019ll often find anatomical headpieces are shaped to cater for the horse\u2019s ears and prevent pressure points.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/facetresultsalt.aspx?Term=browbands\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Browband<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 the part of the bridle that sits across the horse\u2019s forehead. Its function is to prevent the headpiece from sliding backwards. It can be made using plain leather or synthetic material and can also be covered in crystals, ribbon, or any number of other items to add colour and sparkle.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/saddlery-and-tack\/bridle-accessories\/cavesson-nosebands\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cavesson noseband<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 a plain noseband that doesn\u2019t really have a \u2018function\u2019 beyond the visual as it splits up the horse\u2019s face. It can also be used as a place to attach additional pieces of tack, like standing martingales.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/saddlery-and-tack\/bridle-accessories\/cheek-pieces\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cheekpieces<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 short straps that attach the bit to the horse\u2019s headpiece.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/saddlery-tack\/bridles\/schockemohle-siena-patent-flash-bridle-in-black__1640691\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contoured<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; a bridle component with a curved design.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/facetresultsalt.aspx?Term=crank%20noseband\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Crank noseband<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 a noseband that has an additional pad at the back to help create a soft barrier between horse and noseband. The strap usually goes back on itself when fastening too.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/saddlery-tack\/bridle-accessories\/hkm-eliana-browband-in-light-blue__1639847\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Detachable\/easy fastening browband<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 this style of browband is usually attached to the headpiece via press stud style fastenings. This makes it quicker to change browbands as you don\u2019t need to take the whole bridle apart to do it. For horses that are head shy, they can be really useful.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/bridles\/double-bridle\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Double bridle<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; a bridle that has two pairs of cheekpieces and two pairs of reins to enable the rider to ride their horse with two bits- usually a bradoon and a Weymouth. Double bridles are most often seen in high level dressage or showing as the way the bits work together helps to create additional refinement in the horse\u2019s head carriage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/saddlery-and-tack\/bridle-accessories\/drop-nosebands\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drop noseband<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 a noseband that fastens below the horse\u2019s bit to help prevent them from opening their mouth to evade the bit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><figure id=\"attachment_2862\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2862\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/saddlery-tack\/bridle-accessories\/hy-equestrian-padded-drop-noseband-in-black--web-exclusive__1641435\" rel=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/saddlery-tack\/bridle-accessories\/hy-equestrian-padded-drop-noseband-in-black--web-exclusive__1641435\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2862\" title=\"Hy Equestrian Padded Drop Noseband\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/Drop-Nosebands-from-RB-Equestrian-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Horse wearing a drop noseband\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/Drop-Nosebands-from-RB-Equestrian-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/Drop-Nosebands-from-RB-Equestrian-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/Drop-Nosebands-from-RB-Equestrian-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/Drop-Nosebands-from-RB-Equestrian-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/Drop-Nosebands-from-RB-Equestrian-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/Drop-Nosebands-from-RB-Equestrian-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2862\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hy Equestrian Padded Drop Noseband<\/figcaption><\/figure><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/saddlery-and-tack\/bridle-accessories\/flash-nosebands-and-straps\"><b>Flash noseband<\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 a browband that combines a cavesson with an additional strap that fastens around the horse\u2019s mouth to prevent them evading the bit through crossing the jaw.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/saddlery-and-tack\/bridle-accessories\/grackle-noseband\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grackle noseband<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 also known as a figure of eight or sometimes Mexican noseband, this component has a padded part that sits on the horse\u2019s nose where the straps cross. This type of noseband is often seen on stronger horses as it prevents jaw crossing and stops them from opening their mouth to evade the bit\u2019s action.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><figure id=\"attachment_2858\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2858\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/saddlery-tack\/bridle-accessories\/velociti-gara-mexican-noseband-in-black__209337\" rel=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/saddlery-tack\/bridle-accessories\/velociti-gara-mexican-noseband-in-black__209337\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2858\" title=\"Velociti GARA Mexican Noseband\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/Grackle-Nosebands-frm-RB-Equestrian-195x300.jpg\" alt=\"Horse wearing from a grackle noseband\" width=\"300\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/Grackle-Nosebands-frm-RB-Equestrian-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/Grackle-Nosebands-frm-RB-Equestrian-664x1024.jpg 664w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/Grackle-Nosebands-frm-RB-Equestrian-768x1184.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/Grackle-Nosebands-frm-RB-Equestrian-996x1536.jpg 996w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/Grackle-Nosebands-frm-RB-Equestrian-1328x2048.jpg 1328w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/Grackle-Nosebands-frm-RB-Equestrian-scaled.jpg 1660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2858\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Velociti GARA Mexican Noseband<\/figcaption><\/figure><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grip<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 a rubberised coating that wraps around the rein. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/saddlery-tack\/reins-martingales-breastplates\/hy-equestrian-rubber-grip-reins-in-brown__1641450\">Grip reins<\/a><\/strong> are available in a range of sizes from small, fine grips to much broader ones. There are also <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/saddlery-tack\/reins-martingales-breastplates\/lemieux-kris-extreme-rubber-reins-in-black__1628851\">smooth grip reins<\/a><\/strong> which are dimple free.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/saddlery-and-tack\/bridle-accessories\/head-pieces\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Headpiece<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 the part of the bridle that nearly everything else is attached to! It sits behind the horse\u2019s ears and has a throatlash, cheekpieces, browband, and sometimes even the noseband, attached to it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/saddlery-tack\/bridles\/horseware-micklem-2-competition-bridle-small-horse-in-black__1634007\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Micklem<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; a specific brand of bridle that was created and designed to reduce pressure across the horse\u2019s face in five specific areas.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/facetresultsalt.aspx?Term=nosebands\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Noseband<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 the part of the bridle that sits across the horse\u2019s nose. Sometimes this can be simply for aesthetic reasons, but other times it can have a useful function.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Patent<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; a leather finish that creates a shiny look.<\/span><\/p><figure id=\"attachment_2851\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2851\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/saddlery-tack\/bridles\/lemieux-kudos-patent-dressage-bridle-in-black__1641345\" rel=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/saddlery-tack\/bridles\/lemieux-kudos-patent-dressage-bridle-in-black__1641345\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2851\" title=\"LeMieux Kudos Patent Dressage Bridle\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/LeMieux-Kudos-Patent-Dressage-Bridle-in-Black-from-RB-Equestrian-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Horse wearing a patent dressage bridle\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/LeMieux-Kudos-Patent-Dressage-Bridle-in-Black-from-RB-Equestrian-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/LeMieux-Kudos-Patent-Dressage-Bridle-in-Black-from-RB-Equestrian-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/LeMieux-Kudos-Patent-Dressage-Bridle-in-Black-from-RB-Equestrian-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/LeMieux-Kudos-Patent-Dressage-Bridle-in-Black-from-RB-Equestrian-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">LeMieux Kudos Patent Dressage Bridle<\/figcaption><\/figure><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/facetresultsalt.aspx?Term=rein%20stops\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rein stops<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 these can be added to reins to help keep the rings of a running martingale in the right position. They\u2019re usually made from rubber or leather.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><figure id=\"attachment_2866\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2866\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/facetresultsalt.aspx?Term=rein%20stop\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2866\" title=\"Hy Equestrian Rein Stops\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/Rein-stops-from-RB-Equestrian-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Rein stops\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/Rein-stops-from-RB-Equestrian-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/Rein-stops-from-RB-Equestrian-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/Rein-stops-from-RB-Equestrian-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/Rein-stops-from-RB-Equestrian-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/Rein-stops-from-RB-Equestrian-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/Rein-stops-from-RB-Equestrian-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2866\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hy Equestrian Rein Stops<\/figcaption><\/figure><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stoppers<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; on reins, these are placed at equal intervals along the reins and can make it easier to keep hold of your reins even if they become sweaty or wet. They can also help riders who struggle to keep their reins at the right tension.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/facetresultsalt.aspx?Term=Throatlash\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Throatlash<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 a thin piece of leather that passes loosely around the horse\u2019s throat (four fingers width between the leather and the horse\u2019s face). This is a safety feature to help prevent the bridle being pulled off the horse\u2019s head by accident.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Bridle Fitting<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fit is essential when it comes to bridles for horses. If the bridle isn\u2019t fitted correctly it can cause the horse discomfort which can create pain, behaviour issues, and compromise safety of horse and rider. Do keep in mind that different bits also require different sizes of cheekpiece to work correctly, and some horses will require a mixture of sizes of bridle parts to achieve the perfect fit, this is perfectly normal. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">See the full range of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/saddlery-and-tack\/bridles\">bridles<\/a> <\/strong>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/saddlery-and-tack\/bridle-accessories\">bridle accessories<\/a><\/strong> available online or visit us at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/pages\/contact\/\">Milton Keynes superstore<\/a><\/strong> and the team will help you with anything you need.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bridle design has changed so much recently, bringing lots of new words and styles. 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