jenni999
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As per the title, should the buckles be above the eye, in line with it or below to avoid the most sensitive nerves?
I agree, and all buckles at same height (cheeks, nose band head and throatlash)I believe they should be eye level or just below, not above.
I agree, and all buckles at same height (cheeks, nose band head and throatlash)
Unless you are showing, all the buckles should be wherever they are that makes the bridle fit the horse.
Unless you are showing, all the buckles should be wherever they are that makes the bridle fit the horse.
Unless you buy made to measure and are lucky enough that it never stretches in use, trying to get all the buckles level will often result in a strangling or flapping throat lash and too high or low a noseband, depending on the shape of your horse's head.
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buying *effectively* made to measure isn't that hard these days, many bridle manufacturers will sell a new bridle that is made up of different sized bits
That’s what I did. I bought from Jefferies and it was almost the same price as buying complete. There’s no way I’d be able to buy “off the peg’ with parts such as a XF browband, cob head and noseband and pony cheeks! Neither size would remotely fit whatever the buckles ended up.buying *effectively* made to measure isn't that hard these days, many bridle manufacturers will sell a new bridle that is made up of different sized bits
No - the buckles should be there because that's where they are most comfortable for the horse. If they are not then you need a new bridle or bridle parts.
For many people there is a logic in having buckles as level as possible (and girths buckled on same holes each side - but that's a different discussion......).
When we are riding we are looking for symmetry, both in ourselves and in our horses, it's what we spend hours and hours training towards. If a bridle looks level it is an aid towards that goal whether consciously or unconsciously.
For many people there is a logic in having buckles as level as possible (and girths buckled on same holes each side - but that's a different discussion......).
When we are riding we are looking for symmetry, both in ourselves and in our horses, it's what we spend hours and hours training towards. If a bridle looks level it is an aid towards that goal whether consciously or unconsciously.