Bridle numbers

[PucciNPoni]

Is there a correct side to attach a number to the bridle for dressage!?

Thanks!

 

[Quadro]

Normally they go on the side of the throatlash which does not have the buckle on it if that makes sense? They clip on much better that way
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[PucciNPoni]

So the off side, then? Mine has elastic bands to attach...somehow...I'm just not quite sure how it's supposed to work. And if there's an etiquette on the correct side to put on.

 

[oldvic]

Normally on the near side but there is nothing to stop you putting it on the other side.

 

[PucciNPoni]

Okay, thanks guys - I think that helps!

 

[DarkHorseB]

Was going to say think I have seen more on near side but I usually put mine on off as easier due to where my throatlash buckle sits!

 

[Britestar]

I always put mine on the off side, but I can't work the ones with elastic, I have the other sort.

 

[OneInAMillion]

the one's with elastic let me try to explain

if you put the number so the back is on the throatlash (bridle on horse) pull the bit of elastic around the throatlash (either once or twice depending on how big elastic is) so it is looped and tight around the throatlash and then then end of the elastic loop should tuck over the hook - then do the same thing for the bottom one.

hope that might make some sort of sense

 

[doctordoolittle]

Don't think there is a convention as such as long as it is clearly visible. ie if you have a native with long flowing mane on off side then put it on near side.....

depending on how it attaches the ones I've used (rigid circle ones from BD) fit on off side better as no buckles