The Wellington Saratoga Bridle features a padded, square-raised browband and caveson slightly wider than other Wellington bridles. A classic, fancy-stitched pattern on both is enhanced by stitched cheeks. Traditional oakbark leather requires little oiling and maintains its rich, luxurious look over time. Extra-fine, ivory stitches (12 per inch) for extra beauty and durability and hand-rubbed beveled edges are the sort of details that set these bridles apart. Reins are not included. Oakbark. C/S, F/S, O/S.
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.
Handcrafted in Walsall, England, exclusively for Dover Saddlery, the Wellington Collection represents the best in premium bridlework. Details include stainless steel hardware, double-reinforced hook stud closures and roller buckles on cavesons. Traditional oakbark leather maintains its rich, luxurious look over time. Extra-fine, ivory stitches and hand-rubbed beveled edges. 1/2" cheeks.
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