What Kind Of Bridles Are There

We have done the reviews on the Double Bridle, Bitless Bridle and theWestern Bridle. The bridles that we have reviewed is indeed the best that you can find anywhere. But with so many types of bridles out there, do you know which is the type of bridle that you will need? Or perhaps, do you know what kind of bridles are there that is available?

The main reason why we have to write this post is that of a recent incident that happened to my friend. What happened was, that he went to a shop, wanting a good pair of bridle that he thought was a bitless bridle. The owners of the shop offered him the last pair of bridle that is on the shelve. After purchasing it, my friend went happily home, posting on Facebook, claiming that he had just bought the best bitless bridle. Of course, what he bought wasn’t a bitless bridle. The lack of knowledge cost my friend to spend more money than he should. And this is one of the reasons why you should know the different types of bridles.

One of the most common types of bridle, the Weymouth bridle is commonly used by many riders. Also known as the double bridle, it comes with two bits (and hence the double bridle name) and four reins. The first bit is the bradoon and the second bit is the curb bit. Each of this bit has their own specific purpose in getting the horse to perform complicated movements.

Usually, the English Weymouth Bridle is used for competition as well as for dressage events. This includes the equestrian events too. This is mainly because of the complexity of movements that is demanded of the horses in the said events. Use this bridle with care, as it might cause damage to your horse if it falls under an inexperienced rider.

The snaffle bridle is perhaps the simplest English bridle of them all. It just has one set of bit and reins. Usually recommended for novice riders, this snaffle bridle is useful for the usual riders. We do know of several riders who use the snaffle bride as an equipment to teach or get their horse to jump. One of the best ways to identify the English Snaffle Bridle is via the cavesson noseband, as it is an ever-present feature in this bridle.

This bridle is best for novices or riders who are just starting out to ride their new horses. This will allow the horse to get accustomed to being controlled by a rider.

The Pelham bridle is like a hybrid between the Weymouth and Snaffle Bridle. It comes with 2 sets of reins, but there is only one bit. The bit itself is unique, as it is a combination of a curb as well as a snaffle. Its function is pretty similar to that of a curb bit, as the shank of the bit helps to control the horse’s movement by adding slight pressure on the horse.

The Pelham bridle is commonly used for shows and other events as it helps to promote a steady gait as well as having an elegant outlook. Also, it is often used by trail riders or even riders who love to ride cross country. The simplicity of the design and yet ease of controlling the horse makes this bridle extremely popular with sports such as polo.

When it comes to bitless bridles, western bridles are perhaps your choices. One of such bitless bridle is the hackamore bridle. The most commonly seen hackamore bridle have a bosal that surrounds the horse’s nose. It controls the horse by applying pressure around the face, chin, and the horse’s nose. The pressure is applied via the shanks, which is exactly the function of curb bits. Usually, hackamore bridles are worn by horses during show events.

In our article The Ultimate Best Western Bridle Reviews, we have shown that the western bridle is one of the most widely used bridles of all time. It is popular because of its versatility. You can use western bridles for the usual riding or even during trail riding. It consists of a headstall, one bit as well as one throatlatch. The purpose of the bit can be either a curb or a snaffle, with the former being commonly used instead.

The type of rein that is used for the western bridle can either be the spilt or closed reins. It all depends on the purpose of the riding event or show that you are participating in. For racing events, usually closed reins will be preferred. For the usual riding or dressage events, the split reins are usually used.