PONY COLLECTION
ROLLED DROPPED BRIDLE No. 13
Round-stitched drop bridle with fixed, centered attachments that cannot move, which eliminates the micro-rotation that otherwise occurs when buckles slip or are adjusted during work. The result is a self-balancing bridle where the forces are distributed more evenly between the right and left sides.
The headpiece has ear freedom and TMJ pads that lift the headpiece away from the sensitive temporomandibular joint. This headpiece differs in several ways from our other headpiece in size cob - xfull.
The noseband molds around the horse's mouth without locking the bit or restricting the airways. Thanks to the noseband's angle, the eye area is kept free from bulky buckles, contributing to both comfort and a cleaner look.
The browband has an exact placement and can neither slip down nor move up. Finally, your pony no longer has large, bulky buckles at eye level that both disturb the pony in several ways and give a clumsy impression.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Balanced Neckpiece
Pressure from both the bit and the noseband is distributed evenly between the left and right sides, creating a balanced and stable feel.
Reduced Poll Load (C1)
The headpiece features a cut-out design to relieve pressure over the mane crest and the area around the atlas (C1).
Does Not Fix or Lift the Bit
The construction does not lock the bit in place or “hoist” it up into the corners of the mouth. Thanks to the noseband’s design, the straps are also positioned safely away from the horse’s eye.
Extremely Sensitive Field of Vision
Ponies have a very wide field of vision and are highly movement-oriented in their perception. Objects moving close to the eye—such as straps or buckles—are quickly perceived as disturbing or even threatening, even if they do not make contact with the eye.
The Browband Stays Exactly Where It Should
It will neither ride up nor slide down. A crooked browband on the centre line can make the entire head appear misaligned. While function is always the priority, the overall impression in the dressage arena should not be underestimated.
Reduced Sensory Load
Fewer fixing pressure points provide the nervous system with clearer and more predictable signals.
GOAL: A quiet, relaxed mouth and overall relaxation, with a soft response to subtle aids.
THE IMPORTANCE OF A
BALANCED BRIDLE
When the horse takes contact with the bit, the force is transmitted up through the cheekpieces and onto the headpiece. If the headpiece is not correctly positioned or can move sideways, uneven pressure occurs, with one side taking more load than the other.
This often happens when the headpiece is over-padded and lacks fixed, centered attachment points with buckles that sit loosely on top of the headpiece. If the design relies on a single buckle, it will inevitably slip to one side. The result is constant uneven pressure in the poll, even when the support in the reins is balanced.
A headpiece with fixed, centered attachment points remains stable in relation to the bit. This ensures that the forces from both reins are directed along symmetrical lines of pull, giving an even distribution of pressure across the poll when the horse works in contact. The headpiece can then absorb the pressure without rotating, slipping, or amplifying the horse’s natural asymmetry.
The result of a balanced line of pull is that the bit’s effect is perceived more equally on the right and left sides. The horse experiences consistent and predictable pressure, which facilitates straightness, balance, and a softer contact in the rider’s hand.
NOTE!
Ponies have limited space at the poll, just behind the ears, and if the headpiece is oversized, there is a high risk that the entire bridle will slip off.
