For a properly fitted bridle, a caveson noseband should sit just below the horse's cheekbones – generally no more than the width of 2 fingers from the bottom of the cheekbone to the top of the noseband (this does not apply to drop or figure 8 nosebands). Figure 8 nosebands should sit above the bottom of the cheek bone only if they have a ring that allows movement connecting the noseband to the cheek piece. The browband should never be gaping or flopping. Click Here for more information and examples.

Properly adjusted cheek pieces will cause the bit to create two gentle wrinkles at the corner of the mouth on each side. Cheek piece buckles should generally be at the level of a horse's eye, and on a bridle that fits a horse's head very well, all buckles will generally be at the same level as each other. These cheek piece guidelines are just a suggestion, as finding a perfect fit on all horses is near impossible. Multiple holes are given on cheek pieces to allow for vast adjustment. Keep in mind that the proper position of the bit is a priority over buckle placement. Click Here for more information and examples.

Some horses can be difficult to fit in a stock size bridle. For this reason, additional bridle pieces can be bought in a variety of sizes and it is never a problem to mix and match sizes of individual pieces to get the proper fit. Click Here to shop all bridle parts.

For a bridle size chart, please refer to the "Size Guide" link that appears on the product page.

Cadence Bridlework is available exclusively at Dover Saddlery. With expert craftsmanship and reasonable prices, Cadence bridles offer style, function and years of wear. Made of Sedgwick's English leather. Hand-rubbed edges, stainless steel buckles and fine stitching are only a few of the features that set these bridles apart from others at comparable prices.

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 -  Friday, September 18, 2009

Reviewed By: Jessica (Va)
I really like this bridle. After two years of almost daily use it has held up and cleans up very well. There are a few red spots that have shown up on the rein stops but other than that it has retained its color. However, I also got it on sale for $150 which made it worth the price. Not sure I would pay $200 for it.

 -  Monday, September 15, 2008

Reviewed By: Ashley (Fl)
I was dissappointed in this bridle. Although it has soft leather and does look nice every scratch shows up in a bright orangey red color that is under the black dye. A plus is that it is paddded very nicely. Also it wears very poorly, after only a couple of months of light use it looked very used and had alot of leather wear. I would say that you can find much better bridles in this price range.

 -  Monday, March 02, 2009

Reviewed By: Leann (Virginia)
This bridle is very stiff & yes there is a orange color under the black dye. Its easily fixed with black lather dye! not black polish, that will just rub off again. Its a nice schooling bridle.


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