Cross-under bridle slipping

[Pippity]

I usually hack Blue in a cross-under bitless bridle. I don't have a browband on it, because the one it came with is far too tight.

However I've noticed the bridle tends to move quite a lot if I have more pressure on one rein than the other. It's REALLY noticeable if I'm trying to haul her head out of the nearest hedge or patch of grass, but happens even when I'm just turning.

Is this likely due to the lack of browband? Just one of those things with cross-under bridles? Or should I look for a different style of bitless that can cope better with a hedge-diver?

 

[splashgirl45]

I can’t give you an answer but why not buy a correct size browband ?

 

[Barton Bounty]

I usually hack Blue in a cross-under bitless bridle. I don't have a browband on it, because the one it came with is far too tight.

However I've noticed the bridle tends to move quite a lot if I have more pressure on one rein than the other. It's REALLY noticeable if I'm trying to haul her head out of the nearest hedge or patch of grass, but happens even when I'm just turning.

Is this likely due to the lack of browband? Just one of those things with cross-under bridles? Or should I look for a different style of bitless that can cope better with a hedge-diver?

I just bought a cross under a couple of months ago after being let down by Jesse Drent.
No browband affects the stability of it.

Did not like it so I have stuck with my micklem

 

[webble]

Borrow a larger browband from a friend if you can and see if that helps, if not try a different style of bitless. Could you make the cross under into a sidepull?

 

[Pippity]

I can’t give you an answer but why not buy a correct size browband ?

The bridle is a cheap knock-off that's too wide for any of my existing browbands, so I'm pretty sure it's going to be too wide for any that I buy. Even if I can find one that fits, it'll be a waste of money if it doesn't fix the issue, and will then lie around in my Box Of Random Bits Of Tack taking up space and probably going mouldy.

 

[Barton Bounty]

The bridle is a cheap knock-off that's too wide for any of my existing browbands, so I'm pretty sure it's going to be too wide for any that I buy. Even if I can find one that fits, it'll be a waste of money if it doesn't fix the issue, and will then lie around in my Box Of Random Bits Of Tack taking up space and probably going mouldy.

I can send you this one to try if you want? See if it fits better?