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.

Dover's Crown Bridlework represents the best quality available in affordable bridles. Made from top quality European leather and crafted by hand with special attention to finishing and detail, all Crown Dressage Bridles include web/rubber dressage reins.

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 -  Monday, June 29, 2009

Reviewed By: Drew (Kansas)
I love this bridle! I originally bought it because my horse is in between a full size and over size bridle and I have found that I love it! My horse is much more comfortable in this one than her Beval bridle and I love that it comes in black. You wouldn't believe how hard it is to find a price like this one for the quality of leather. Great product. I will recommend it to anyone.

 -  Saturday, October 11, 2008

Reviewed By: Bridget (WI)
Excellent quality for the price. Tough enough for schooling and nice enough for showing. Definitely would buy another one.

 -  Sunday, January 11, 2009

Reviewed By: Julia (South Carolina)
I bought this item because it's a lot harder than I originally thought it'd be to find a brown dressage bridle, and this was the cheapest on the Web. I pulled it out of the box, saw it was from India, and groaned. But boy was I pleasantly surprised! This is the nicest bridle I've ever owned! It's much nicer than my HDR. Soft, supple, hardy, cleans up well, and looks AMAZING! I get compliments on it everywhere I go! Highly recommended!


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