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.

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 -  Saturday, August 23, 2008

Reviewed By: Ashley (FL)
This bridle is awesome! Very soft leather and looks very nice on any horse! The horse side is generously sized and would probably fit from about 15.2 to 17.0hh horse. very softly padded nose and the brow band is really pretty and made so it is almost impossible for the crystals to fall out. Great quality bridle!

 -  Saturday, March 07, 2009

Reviewed By: Kay (Maine)
Lovely bridle. I bought it for my 17hh Hanoverian gelding and it fits him perfectly. The leather is high quality, but not very soft, even with repeated cleaning and conditioning. Also, the Passier button on the crown piece popped off after about 3 weeks of light use. The browband is lovely, with just enough bling. Overall, a great schooling bridle.


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