Tips on fitting a horse bridle

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A horse bridle is one of the key parts of tack that is used when riding. It is important that you fit the horse bridle correctly otherwise your mount may start exhibiting symptoms of discomfort such as head tossing and misbehaving.

Step by step guide to fitting a horse bridle

Put the reins over your horse's head and lay them on his neck

Hold the crownpiece of the horse bridle above his nose with one hand whilst holding the cheek pieces with the other

Guide the bit into his mouth, applying gentle pressure to the bars of his mouth with your fingers if he needs encouragement to open it

Place the crownpiece over his ears and pull the forelock over the brow band

Fasten the throatlatch, leaving space enough for four fingers to slip underneath

Fasten the noseband, leaving space enough for two fingers to slip underneath

A beautiful selection of bridles and other horse tack at Dogwood

We are proud of the fact that our collection includes nothing but the best in horse bridles and tack. Made by well-respected manufacturers such as Crosby and Collegiate, our bridles are crafted from the finest leather and exhibit exceptionally detailed stitching.

Our selection of horse bridles includes the Collegiate cavesson bridle, the Collegiate cross noseband bridle, the Crosby flash bridle, and the Crosby high ring grackle bridle.

Other pieces in our premium range of horse tack include saddles by Bates and Wintec, girths by Crosby and Wintec, and head collars by Collegiate.

If you wish to discover more about horse bridles, tack, equestrian clothing or any other product in the Dogwood range, please telephone 0845 30 10 365.

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