THE OCTA CONCEPT
THE DOUBLE BRIDLE THAT HAS IT ALL
Imagine a double bridle that’s not only stunning but optimized in every detail. The double bridle is equipped with our OCTA noseband, which provides freedom for the horse’s cheeks and features a “cracked” shape and cushion at the front, ensuring that the noseband stays in place throughout the ride.
THE BRIDLE MUST STAY STILL
One of the most important factors for peak performance is that the double bridle stays completely still on the horse’s head. It may seem like a simple task, but in practice, it’s rare to achieve this with many bridles.
AVOID EXCESS PADDING
With a double bridle that has many straps, it’s easy to think that more padding means increased comfort for the horse. But be cautious about adding too much height, as the straps become less stable when they sit further away from the horse.
FIXED BUCKLES ARE A MUST
The buckles on the headpiece are fixed, meaning you adjust the height of the noseband and the bit by moving between the holes in the straps. The knob that fastens the strap is fixed and cannot be moved. This helps distribute the pressure evenly and ensures that the buckles never sit crookedly. The noseband and curb bit straps attach to the front knobs, which are higher than the rear knobs, where the snaffle bit straps are fastened.
CHOOSE FROM DIFFERENT BROWBANDS
We let you choose from various browband designs included in the price. If you want a different browband, you only pay the difference.
DISCREET LOGO
A black logo pin is placed on the left side of the browband, as well as on the reins near the buckle. Nothing should take the focus away from your horse!
UNIQUE OCTA FEATURES
THE NOSEBAND THAT GIVES SPACE FOR THE CHEEK
The noseband features a distinct octagonal design with soft padding at the top of the nose bridge. Its "cracked" shape means that it is already octagonal, allowing it to sit a bit looser without creating large gaps, which is common with round nosebands that tend to slip around on the horse.
At the cheek, where regular nosebands often cause pinching and other equipment issues by pressing against the teeth, we have created a perfectly placed cutout. This allows the horse's cheek to have more space and bulge out without the risk of being pinched.
The cheekpieces are tapered but reinforced with nylon to keep them as sleek as possible.
HERE YOU CAN SEE HOW IT LOOKS AFTER A RIDE, WHERE THE HORSE IS COMPLETELY DRY BECAUSE THE NOSEBAND NEVER TOUCHES THE HORSE'S CHEEK.
HERE YOU CAN SEE HOW NICELY THE CHEEK IS ALLOWED TO "BULGE OUT," GIVING SPACE FOR THE BIT AND TONGUE WITHOUT BEING PINCHED.
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AS A HEADPIECE SHOULD BE
The headpiece of this bridle, like all our others, is softly padded along the ear. It features a small "tunnel" where the mane can comfortably fit, but most importantly, the headpiece includes a perfectly positioned cushion to protect the TMJ (temporomandibular joint), which, simply put, is the joint where the lower jaw attaches to the skull. It is considered the most sensitive joint in the horse’s body and can be compared to our temples.
COMMON PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH TMJ PAIN
- Head shaking
- Sensitive ears, head-shyness, reluctance to be bridled
- Tendency to place the tongue over the bit
- Tension in the neck
- Prefers to carry the head slightly tilted
The browband is easy to change but has a fixed position, so it cannot move up or down.
COMPLETE WITH
NEVER FORGET THE LOVE FOR THE HORSE
WHERE KNOWLEDGE ENDS, VIOLENCE BEGINS!