ICELANDIC BRIDLE | ENGLISH | BLACK NO. 21
ICELANDIC COLLECTION
FEATHER LIGHT BRIDLE WITH REMOVABLE FLASH STRAP
Detta träns är utvecklat med fokus på balans, stabilitet och komfort, där varje del samverkar för att minska onödig belastning. Konstruktionen bygger inte på fixering, utan på genomtänkt passform och tydliga draglinjer som låter tränset ligga still utan att skapa statiskt tryck.
Nackstycket är balanserat för att fördela belastningen jämnt och ligga stabilt utan att vandra eller snedbelasta. Nosgrimman är utformad för att skydda känsliga områden i kinden och ge hästen bättre komfort i mun- och käkregionen, även vid längre ridpass. Möjligheten att anpassa tränset efter individ och behov gör det lämpligt för både träning och tävling.
Resultatet är ett huvudlag som ger hästen förutsättningar att röra sig mer fritt, slappna av och svara mjukare på ryttarens hjälper – särskilt i gångarter som kräver hög grad av balans och koordination, som tölt.
BALANCED NECKPIECE FOR
EVEN CONTACT & PRECISE EFFECT
When the Icelandic horse takes contact with the bit, the force is transmitted up through the cheekpieces and on to the crownpiece. In sport and competition work, where contact, tempo, and precision are critical, the placement of the crownpiece becomes crucial. If the crownpiece is not correctly positioned or can move sideways, uneven pressure occurs, with one side bearing more pull than the other.
This is common when the crownpiece is overly padded, lacks structure, or is completely absent, with loose straps and buckles lying directly on the neck or on one side of the horse’s head. The result is either constant asymmetrical pressure on the neck or strong point pressure centered over the atlas (C1), which quickly affects the Icelandic horse’s balance and its ability to work through the body.
A still, light, and balanced crownpiece, on the other hand, allows the force from the bit to be transmitted symmetrically. The action of the bit is then perceived more evenly on both the right and left sides, while the bridle stays stable where it should. For the Icelandic horse, this provides better opportunities for straightness, even contact, and maintained balance—even in gaits that require high coordination, such as the tölt.
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED THIS?
Ask yourself why buckles placed directly on the neck would be advantageous for a sport horse expected to perform at a high level.
precision & komfort
DEVELOPED TO PROTECT THE INSIDE OF THE CHEEK
This English noseband is designed for Icelandic horses trained and competed at sport and FEIF levels, where precision, stability, and consistent contact are essential. The construction is designed to perform during work with maintained contact, even at higher speeds and during longer sessions.
The shaped padding creates a defined space on the inside of the cheek, reducing the risk of pressure, pinching, and sores that can otherwise occur during intense riding. By working with the shape rather than pressing directly against the soft tissues of the cheek, the padding maintains comfort without affecting the bit’s action or the stability of the noseband.
The noseband stays still and consistent, allowing the horse to work with a calm, closed expression and clearer acceptance of the bit. This is particularly important in sport, where small disturbances can quickly affect balance, rhythm, and carriage.
The removable flash strap allows adaptation to discipline, training plan, and individual needs, without altering the basic fit or function of the noseband. This provides flexibility for riders who switch between high-level training and competition.
This is a technically well-thought-out noseband for Icelandic horse riders who prioritize function, consistency, and the horse’s well-being as a prerequisite for performance.
Feather Light by Design
FEATHER LIGHT BY DESIGN
For Icelandic horses in sport, where balance, rhythm, and precise aids are crucial, the weight and construction of the bridle are directly influential factors.
Our bridles are feather-light to reduce the overall load on the neck by combining molded details with lightweight foam. The construction provides stability without adding unnecessary mass. The result is a bridle that stays in place, follows the horse’s movements, and does not create a constant downward pull on the neck.
Unlike bridles that lack a crownpiece and instead place buckles directly over the atlas (C1), a light and balanced crownpiece distributes pressure over a larger area. Buckles and metal components concentrated on C1 create point pressure and also add dead weight exactly where the horse is biomechanically most sensitive.
You want to minimize weight and remove point pressure on the neck because of:
- increased muscle tension
- harder to maintain balance
- decreased precision in contact
When weight is minimized and the construction instead provides stability, the horse has better conditions to work with maintained balance, even contact, and precise effect.
It’s not about removing the crownpiece, but about making it properly constructed, light, and stable. That is where true function arises.
