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Styles and materials for bridles

Your Horse, 02 February 2012 16:55

Traditionally, bridles are made of leather but there are increasingly large numbers of synthetic nylon and leather-look styles available, which can be cheaper and easier to care for. It’s always worth bearing in mind when buying a new bridle that synthetic tack has a much higher breaking point than leather. Another consideration is the shape and type of head your ...

Parts of the bridle

Your Horse, 02 February 2012 16:46

To know what it is you're buying, you need to know the different parts of the bridle - the browband, the cheekpieces, the throatlash and the noseband. THE BROWBAND The browband isn’t adjustable so it’s important that you have the right size – it should be big enough to allow the headpiece to lie comfortably behind the ears. The browband ...

Use his mouth conformation to pick the right bit

Your Horse, 02 February 2012 16:12

Your horse’s mouth conformation is important in finding the right bit for him, says Heather Hyde of Neue Schule Bits. By taking time to have a look at your horse’s mouth conformation, it can give you clues to which bit may suit him. First, gently part your horse’s lips at the side and see if his tongue is bulging through ...

Bitting Materials

Your Horse, 02 February 2012 16:04

When it comes to choosing a bit for your horse, make sure you know what you are buying Stainless steel – a popular and common material for many bit manufacturers. Cold to the touch which some horses don’t like. Copper – a softer and warmer metal. Can be used to encourage your horse to mouth and salivate. ...

How bits work

Your Horse, 02 February 2012 15:58

Bits work on seven areas of communication 1 The corners of the lips2 The bars of the mouth3 The roof of the mouth4 The tongue5 The poll6 The nose7 The curb or chin groove Loose ringThis has much more movement than a fixed cheek or eggbutt, and can discourage the horse from fixing and leaning and encourages mouthing EggbuttThis keeps ...

Riding hat standards

Your Horse, 02 February 2012 15:40

Before buying a hat, check which standards are approved by the governing bodies of the disciplines you want to do. BS EN 1384This standard may be found prefixed by other initials belonging to the country testing the helmet, eg DIN EN 1384:1997. Certain bodies demand BS EN 1384 because the helmet has been tested in Britain. Acceptable by all ...

Fitting a riding hat

Your Horse, 02 February 2012 15:24

To protect you properly, your hat must be fitted correctly, ideally by someone who has attended a BETA hat fitting course. To ensure your hat is in the correct position, roll it onto your head from the front to the back, placing it about ½in above your eyebrows. Press down until it’s in the correct position – it should be ...

How to take care of your hat

Your Horse, 02 February 2012 14:54

Riding hats are precision-made items of equipment so it’s only fair to take good care of yours. Make yourself familiar with our handy list of hints and tips for looking after your hat. * Don’t expose your hat to extremes of temperature by leaving it out in the sun or in an unheated tackroom in freezing conditions. * Hats survive ...

Replacing your hat after an accident

Your Horse, 02 February 2012 14:27

The golden rule is that hats should be replaced whenever they have suffered a severe impact with the ground, a horse’s hoof or a fence. This mainly applies to falling off and hitting your head but, remember, your hat could also be damaged even if you just drop it onto a hard surface. You should also replace your hat if ...

How riding hats are tested

Allison Lowther, 02 February 2012 14:01

Products Editor, Allison Lowther, was invited by Design Headwear Ltd to attend a press day at HPE, an independant helmet test laboratory. She explains how riding hats are tested there. We were lucky enough to watch some live Snell E2001 standard testing carried out by Brian and Paul Walker of HPE, leading figures in the world of safety headwear. The ...

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