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Denny's new bridle (very image heavy!)

4K views 29 replies 16 participants last post by  JustDressageIt 
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Showing off his new figure-8 bridle. It's purely for aesthetics, since I like the look of them... but he also seems quieter in it as well, even though the nose strap is super loose.

PS - yes, I do realize that the jowel strap needs to be tightened... it's my first figure 8 bridle.. I'm still figuring things out :oops:





(re: the strap over the bit guard - he had just rolled and somehow did that... it wasn't like that for long)

















 
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i dont know much about dressage or english riding but denny looks great in his new bridle
 
#5 ·
It's actually made locally by a man named Ray ... I forget the last name. I bought this one on the "Grand Opening Day" special sale for $90!! The leather quality is absolutely amazing, and it's all hand made locally and the company is called "Cal-Tack". I highly recommend their leatherwork. I'm sure they would ship out to you if you would like.
As for the sheepskin; I added that on myself hehe.. I just bought a piece of brown sheepskin and glued it on. :P I thought it would look less dirty than natural sheepskin..
 
#10 ·
JDI, Denny is sooo beautiful. And the bridle looks great on him! :)

In these pics, he really reminds me of Jubilee:




 
#19 ·
I love figure of 8 bridles... my gelding has one... he looks so handsome in it... and it's really stopped him from being able to cross his jaw, turn his head and evade that way lol!
They just really look good on horses, and on Denny it really suits... can't wait to see him all geared up with the things you listed :P
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#28 ·
He looks great in that bridle!
I've never rode a horse with a figure 8 bridle. . .
does it do any damage with the breathing? i've heard that it does. .
does it help with the headset, etc of the horse?

I've always wanted to try one out for my TB, but i need some info on it first!
 
#30 ·
Great link, Kelly, thanks :)


Ha ha I don't use it for anything other than aesthetics.
The noseband is similar to that of a flash; it quiets the bit in the mouth, and prevents them from gaping their mouth open.
The figure-8 is designed to prevent the horse from crossing the jaw as well. It does not impair breathing.
 
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