please look at these pics - is my cavesson ok for my horse's head type

[NeverSayNever]

please could people look at thse pics of my horse and tell me if the noseband he is in looks ok? Would he suit a thicker/broader one? Or a thinner one?

many thanks?

... can you also tell me how loose a browband should be? I have a cob one that is snug (couldnt fit a finger under) , and a full one that you can see a gap at the front of and fit a finger under..... its the one he's wearing in the pics

 

[Ezme]

browbands shouldn't pull on the headpiece so you should be about to get a finger or two under, but too baggy can cause headshaking as they flop about.

The noseband looks ok, i think a plainer, wider one would maybe suit him a little better, esp in the show ring but that one is fine.

 

[Forget_Me_Not]

Looks good : )

I would possibly have it a hole or two shorter? I think the full browband would be better, it doesn't look that big and if too small it will stop the headpeice and nose band sitting correctly.

 

[NeverSayNever]

thanks

yes, i agree it does look a bit low now i am looking at the pics.

 

[ruth83]

I would go for a plain, flat browband and noseband.

I think the noseband should be much thicker, 3/4 to 1 inch thick probably and a hole shorter. Especially if you are showing.

Is there anyone you know who is handy with photoshop and could give you an idea of how it would look?

 

[Abandluc]

You have a lovely horse there - Just my type!
My opinon is that a thicker type noseband and browband (you want them to match) would look better. I would go for a 'flat' type about 3/4 to 1 inch thick.
The browband looks fine to me, i wouldn't use the tighter one, but i do think your throatlash looks abit tight. You should be able to get a fist in it. If that makes sense!

 

[Jiggy]

What a good looking chap he is.....I would be tempted to try a wider noseband and maybe a couple of holes higher for say a working hunter class....but for everyday hacking i think comfort matters more than anything so as long as the bridle fits correctly[and it looks ok from here]a cavesson dosnt really serve a purpose but i do think a bridle looks naked without one ,dont you.....

 

[Colleen_Miss_Tom]

I would also go for a hunter type nose band ( flat nose band ) Not too thick/wide whatever way you want to put it . And yes put it up a hole

 

[NeverSayNever]

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You have a lovely horse there - Just my type!
My opinon is that a thicker type noseband and browband (you want them to match) would look better. I would go for a 'flat' type about 3/4 to 1 inch thick.
The browband looks fine to me, i wouldn't use the tighter one, but i do think your throatlash looks abit tight. You should be able to get a fist in it. If that makes sense!

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thanks everyone

Emma I agree - the throatlash does look tight, doesnt it! I can get fist in there though... although it doesnt look like it in the pics

 

[Donkeymad]

I think a flat, wider noseband would look better.

 

[jen1]

How about this!!!

 

[alsxx]

I agree, more of a hunter style noseband would look better - like my girl in my sig!

 

[Tinker_Belle]

Definitely a flat, wide hunter style noseband & browband. He is slightly Roman nosed so a wider noseband will balance his head out.

He looks lovely though

 

[NeverSayNever]

thank you very much everybody

........ am off to the tack shop today

Shhhh!!! **am in denial about his 'slight' roman nose**