Design & style:
Comfort, style and tradition come together to meet your horse's needs. The 580 bridle range was designed with subtle lines and practical details. The bridle is made entirely of leather for an elegant look that showcases your horse's head. The bridle 580 is available in three versions: a topstitched leather version, a leather version with shiny edging and a rhinestone version with a wide noseband.
Anatomic design: head piece & brow band
The lower part of the head piece is preformed to free the back of the ears, a very sensitive area, which in turn helps relax the horse's mouth. Similarly, we designed the brow band with small fittings on the lower part of the head piece to avoid pressure on the top of the brow and temples.
Reduced chafing:
High-pressure areas are lined with soft foam padding to improve the horse's comfort. You will find this padding on the head piece, especially on the neck, brow band and noseband.
Rein combinations:
This bridle was specially developed with the reins 580 with large pimples. These reins feature the same details, finishes and leather colours. If you're looking for smaller pimples and thinner, more flexible reins, the reins 900 are also compatible with the 580 bridle range. Bridle sold without reins.
Sizing:
The bridle 580 is available in two sizes: Cob (CS) and horse (FS). CS is suitable for small-headed horses and section D ponies. FS is suitable for most saddle horses. The sizing fits a broader range of medium and large horses thanks to the many adjustment options. The brown topstitched bridle 580 is also available in PS sizes for large section B, section C and small section D ponies.
Adjustment:
The noseband has slider buckles for easier adjustment. The snap hook on the throatlash allows you tether your horse in a flash.
How to check that your bridle is properly fitted
A few simple movements allow you to check the adjustment of your bridle. You can slip a finger between the horse's face and brow band to check if it is too tight and pressing against any sensitive areas. You can then slip a finger between the head piece and back of the ears to check if it is pressing too tightly against the ears. During the first few uses, remember to check for signs of the bridle chafing your horse's head.
A well-adjusted noseband:
The noseband adjustment has a strong influence on how relaxed your horse is. We recommend that you slip a finger between the horse's face and the noseband and two fingers between the noseband and the cheeks. If you have any doubts about how to adjust it, seek professional help. The noseband is not always necessary depending on the horse's needs. The noseband on the bridle 580 can easily be removed without any empty loops showing.
Care advice:
To keep your bridle in good condition, we recommend cleaning it regularly with glycerine soap applied using a sponge dampened with lukewarm water. You can then moisturise your leather with grease applied using a household or special leather cloth. If you feel that the leather is rough and dry, you can also use a hydrating conditioner that will nourish your leather.
Tips for storage and maintenance
Do not wash
Do not bleach
Do not tumble dry
Do not iron
Do not dry-clean
Storage tips
Store hung up in a cool and dry place.
