What is this type of bridle called?

[Daisy1905]

 

[LauraWheeler]

It's a normal bridle but the noseband is called a drop noseband.
Hope this helps

 

[joeanne]

Its a drop noseband

 

[Daisy1905]

Yes, thats very helpful. Thank you

 

[scarymare]

Drop noseband as above. Tend not to be so popular these days as they have to sit quite low and can be uncomfortable for the horse.

 

[flyingfeet]

Also on sites selling to them often referred to as a Hanoverian bridle

 

[Old Bat]

If they are fitted properly they are a very good noseband. Much better than a flash which just ties the mouth shut.

 

[scarymare]

If they are fitted properly they are a very good noseband. Much better than a flash which just ties the mouth shut.

Yes I was always told that too - is this one too low?

 

[Old Bat]

Almost...they should put pressure on the bony bit of the nose, if they are on the softer cartilage they are too low.

 

[MissTyc]

I'm a bit fan of these for big headed horses as there's no pressure on the side of the jaws/molars and you can keep them loose enough to make no action at all is horse is working relaxed (i.e. they have have jaw slightly open, which mine do when they are relaxed, their lips wort of wobble!), but if they try ti actually open mouth then the action is right there!