What size of in hand bridle for youngster

[holeymoley]

A bit of a how long is a piece of string question but I'm stuck. What size of in hand bridle would you buy for a rising 2 traditional cob? I think cob size may be too big but then pony size too small! I can't even compare as my other boy is a mix of bridle sizes so no use there. He's in a cob size headcollar at the last or second last tightest hole. Again, can't compare with other horse as I find cob headcollars too neat on him so he has a full.

Also, it's been a while since I've done any showing. Presumably as he's a heavier type he should have a flat noseband, or if he's a youngster is a thinner noseband permitted?

And, the year old question. He's piebald with a fair bit of black on him, but face-wise, more white faced with pink and black spotty muzzle and mainly black ears, and a strip of black in his forelock. And blue eyes. Should I go for brown or black bridle?

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I think if it's just a local show I might be inclined to just buy a regular bridle seen as he is a cob, I think most show bridles are quite fine and they can look a bit silly on cobs, at least with a regular one you can buy separate parts to make it fit properly and get a wide flat noseband.

I would always go with brown for showing.

Are you planning on using a bit?

 

[holeymoley]

I think if it's just a local show I might be inclined to just buy a regular bridle seen as he is a cob, I think most show bridles are quite fine and they can look a bit silly on cobs, at least with a regular one you can buy separate parts to make it fit properly and get a wide flat noseband.

I would always go with brown for showing.

Are you planning on using a bit?

Yes, unsure on that too, I have a small snaffle that would fit him but presumably a straight rubber would be more proper.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Yes, unsure on that too, I have a small snaffle that would fit him but presumably a straight rubber would be more proper.

The rubber ones are not expensive at least.