The bridle's importance during a horse ride cannot be overstated, many horse owners place no forethought into selecting and fitting the best bridle for their horse's needs. Perhaps this would be different if everyone understood just how negatively a mismatched bridle affects a horse's comfort.
Some bridles may incorporate a double-bit, curb chain and other small differences but the main function remains the same. All of their functions depends on the brow band, nose band and cheek piece. Brow band purpose is to prevent the bridle from being pulled back over the ears and down the neck. The cheek piece plays a vital role for the bridle since it determines the level of "communication" that will exist between your reins and the bit. |