Throatlash (or lack thereof)

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I'm borrowing a bridle at the moment from a fellow livery, its a lovely bridle but it doesn't have a throatlash.
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I actually love the way it looks, very clean and neat on the horse.

Which made me think: is it dangerous to ride in a bridle without one as I suppose the bridle would just pull off easily over the ears if anything happened?
(Bridle is for a dressage horse btw - I wouldn't jump in one I don't think). What do you think about these bridles? Would you buy one?

Thanks!!
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Most of my bridles are single-ear headstalls. There is no throatlash, noseband or browband on these bridles. I wouldn't allow a beginner to ride in one of these bridles and I don't allow my little daughter to ride in one. They are just as safe as any other bridle with an experienced rider though.

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The most popular Elevator double does not have a throat lash. I think you would be fine, particularly for dressage.
 
sorry to hijack your post but tia... why wouldn`t you let anybody ride in one?

also i had a bridle in with my western saddle and i have changed the bit.to do this i had to undo some little rivet/screw thingies.upon reflection,i am thinking that i do not want to trust to these thingies and may get some leather bits cut to have it like yours.do they go through two holes or one on your bridle?(the little leather knot just above the bit and on the reins)
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Hey there Cahill - got it.
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I don't let beginners ride in these bridles as they are not so secure as a full bridle with nosebands etc. The point of these headstalls are quickness and ease of putting on and taking off.

No way do I EVER use Chicago screws - you are definitely right to punch another hole and buy some latigo to tie the straps together. If you do ever use Chicago screws you should always paint nail polish or something similar to stop them from rotating loose!

The holes you have to have 2 holes on each piece of leather you are attaching together - hence 4 holes in all to tie one cheekpiece around a bit; and 4 holes per rein. Use GOOD quality latigo leather though and make sure it is well oiled and kept checked.
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ahhh latigo,i knew i had read a word somewhere and yes i plan to do this.
my daughter had a rein break during a showjump round many years ago so i always check tack.the billet had come away.
(it was a wizzy pony and daughter managed to pull up without further mishap so all ended well)

so,your average latigo.....what kind of leather and how long?
 
I understand that the original purpose of the throat latch was to stop the bridle being pulled off tired horses by the military on forced marches. Could be wrong though.
 
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I understand that the original purpose of the throat latch was to stop the bridle being pulled off tired horses by the military on forced marches. Could be wrong though.

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yes that makes sense.
i`ve decieded i dont like chicargo screws cos they may not be safe and may also rub(but they do look nice and fancy though!)
 
You wouldn't be able to use that bridle without the throatlash as this bridle is designed to be used with one. You'd need a simple headstall if you wanted to get away from the throatlash.
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