PONY BRIDLE | ENGLISH | BROWN NO. 16
PONY COLLECTION
ELEGANT & FUNCTIONAL JUMPING BRIDLE
This sleek and feather-light jumping bridle has been developed with a focus on balance, stability, and comfort, with every component working together to reduce unnecessary strain. The design is based on thoughtful fit and ensures the headstall remains steady and secure.
The crownpiece is balanced to distribute pressure evenly and stay stable without slipping or creating uneven loading even in fast jumping turns, where the inside hand often leads and the outer side of the bridle could slip upward toward the eye.
The noseband is designed to protect sensitive areas of the cheek and provide the horse with greater comfort in the mouth and jaw region.
The noseband closes with a simple fastener (not pull-back), and the Aachen strap is fully removable. This also eliminates the small “flap,” leaving the noseband sleek and minimalist.
The result is a headstall that allows the pony to move more freely and relaxed, enabling it to focus on the rider rather than distractions such as discomfort, slipping browbands, or even pain in the mouth.
NOSEBAND MEASUREMENTS
Top leather width: 1,7 cm
Width including padding: 2,8 cm
Front logo pin: orange on brown leather and black on black leather
THE IMPORTANCE OF A
BALANCED NECKPIECE
When the horse takes contact with the bit, the force is transmitted up through the cheekpieces and further to the crownpiece. If the crownpiece is not correctly positioned or can move sideways, an uneven load occurs, with one side taking more tension than the other. This often happens when the crownpiece is overly padded or when the noseband sits in a loose strap lying over the crownpiece with its buckle on one side.
The result is a constant uneven load on the neck, even though the support in the reins is balanced. A still and balanced crownpiece ensures that the effect of the bit is perceived more equally on the right and left sides, and that the headstall remains in its correct position—even in fast jumping turns where the inside hand may be used more.
Otherwise, the outer-side straps can easily slip forward toward the eye and disturb the pony, while the entire headstall shifts its weight/load. We want the pony to experience consistent and predictable pressure, which helps framing, balance, and provides a more even rein support—even during fast-paced jumping classes.
NOTE: Ponies have limited space at the top of the neck, just behind the ears. If the crownpiece is oversized, there is a high risk that the entire bridle will slip. This is especially important in jumping if the pony bolts or stops in front of an obstacle.
DEVELOPED TO PROTECT THE INSIDE OF THE CHEEK
This cavesson noseband has been developed with a special focus on comfort and protection of the inside of the cheek, tailored to the pony’s smaller and more compact head. The shaped padding creates a deliberate space between the noseband and the horse’s soft tissues, reducing the risk of pressure, pinching, and sores which are problems that can occur when the noseband sits directly against the cheek.
Thanks to our unique design, the cheek has space inside the noseband instead of being pressed in and pinched between the teeth and the noseband. The padding works with the shape, resulting in a noseband that sits securely, follows the pony’s nasal bridge, and remains stable during work.
The removable Aachen strap allows the noseband to be adjusted according to need and training style without affecting fit or basic function.
A correctly shaped noseband that sits still is far less disturbing to the pony than a loosely fitted noseband that moves on the head during riding. For ponies, where small disturbances quickly have a large effect, stability and proper proportions are essential.
