BRIDLE | LACQUERED WHITE PADDING | BLACK No. 02
SVART
A beautifully round-stitched dressage bridle of the highest quality, both in terms of leather and craftsmanship. The noseband is drop-shaped and features our unique OCTA function with cheek relief, a "cracked" shape, and soft cushions to ensure it stays perfectly still on the horse. This noseband has a pullback fastening.
The headpiece protects the horse's important temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and fits close to the horse with soft padding along the base of the ears. You can adjust the height of the noseband and cheekpieces at the top of the headpiece, where fixed knobs prevent the buckles from slipping to the sides.
The bridle is available in sizes cob, full, and x-full, and you can customize the size of each part to suit your horse's specific needs. A discreet black OCTA pin is placed on the left side of the browband. You can choose whichever browband you prefer for this bridle.
Are you unsure about what size to order? Check out our SIZE GUIDE
The bridles are true to size, so if your horse usually wears a full, it’s likely the same size will work for this bridle as well. It’s most common to have the same size for all parts. If you know that your horse typically needs a bigger or smaller part, you can order the bridle according to what you think is best.
You always have the option to exchange the size of one or more parts after trying the bridle at home in the stable, and we offer free exchanges, so you don’t have to bear the return cost.
However, we do ask that you notify us in advance if you plan to exchange a part, so we can reserve it for you. If you’re unsure, it’s always a good idea to take pictures or a video and send them to us so we can help guide you to the best solution. We won’t rest until everything fits perfectly, so we really encourage you to both film/take photos and brainstorm ideas with us.
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This is why our bridles make a difference!
Permanent buckles on the headpiece
Thanks to our fixed buckles/buttons on the headpiece, your bridle will stay in place and never shift. A bridle with moving buckles forces the horse to constantly adjust during the entire ride, which results in tension in the mouth and neck.
Secure Browband for a Perfect Fit
The browband's fastener is securely positioned between the padding and the top leather, ensuring it is always at the perfect height. It can never slide down or up, and it will never pinch the fur.
Noseband with Cheek Freedom
The bridle is designed to allow the cheeks to "bulge" outward, providing more space for the bit in the already tight mouth. This design feature is highly appreciated by riders and significantly reduces the risk of sores or pressure injuries in the horse's mouth.
Sleek design without buckles on the sides
Let the horse’s expression take center stage, not bulky buckles that are large and too close to the eye. Our bridles have an incredibly sleek, minimalist design where the focus is exactly where it should be – on the horse’s expression.
TMJ PAD
Our headpiece with TMJ pad lifts and protects the highly sensitive temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Pressure on the TMJ can cause issues such as head shaking, mouth problems, and head shyness...
Simplified fastenings for the bit
We hated the difficulty of changing the bit when the side piece fastener is stiff and rigid, so we solved this problem by adding reinforcement while thinning out the top leather. It's smooth, easy, and much less bulky than what you're used to.
Permanent buckles on the headpiece
Thanks to our fixed buckles/buttons on the headpiece, your bridle will stay in place and never shift. A bridle with moving buckles forces the horse to constantly adjust during the entire ride, which results in tension in the mouth and neck.
Secure Browband for a Perfect Fit
The browband's fastener is securely positioned between the padding and the top leather, ensuring it is always at the perfect height. It can never slide down or up, and it will never pinch the fur.
Noseband with Cheek Freedom
The bridle is designed to allow the cheeks to "bulge" outward, providing more space for the bit in the already tight mouth. This design feature is highly appreciated by riders and significantly reduces the risk of sores or pressure injuries in the horse's mouth.
Sleek design without buckles on the sides
Let the horse’s expression take center stage, not bulky buckles that are large and too close to the eye. Our bridles have an incredibly sleek, minimalist design where the focus is exactly where it should be – on the horse’s expression.
TMJ PAD
Our headpiece with TMJ pad lifts and protects the highly sensitive temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Pressure on the TMJ can cause issues such as head shaking, mouth problems, and head shyness...
Simplified fastenings for the bit
We hated the difficulty of changing the bit when the side piece fastener is stiff and rigid, so we solved this problem by adding reinforcement while thinning out the top leather. It's smooth, easy, and much less bulky than what you're used to.
THE OCTA CONCEPT
THE BRIDLE THAT WILL CHANGE THE INDUSTRY
This noseband is our pride and forms the foundation of our OCTA CONCEPT. The name OCTA comes from "octagon," which means eight-sided. If we look at the horse's head in cross-section at the jawline, we see that the horse's head has an eight-sided shape, with the nose bridge forming the top. Our OCTA CONCEPT is based on the idea of creating the world’s best bridle, and for us, this means several key factors:
THE BRIDLE MUST STAY COMPLETELY STILL
One of the most important conditions for top performance is that the bridle or double bridle stays completely still on the horse’s head. While this may seem like a simple task, in practice, it is something that is rarely achieved with many bridles.
THE BUCKLES ARE CRUCIAL
The buckles on the headpiece are permanent, meaning you adjust the height of the noseband and bit by moving between holes on the straps. The actual buckle that you attach the strap to cannot be moved, so they stay fixed, which helps distribute the pressure and ensures they can never become misaligned.
UNIQUE OCTA FEATURES
THE NOSEBAND THAT GIVES SPACE FOR THE CHEEK
The noseband features a distinct octagonal design with soft padding at the top near the nose bridge. Its "cracked" shape means it is inherently 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-related issues by pressing against the teeth, we have designed a perfectly placed cutout. This gives the horse’s cheek more space, allowing it to bulge out without the risk of being pinched.
HERE YOU CAN SEE HOW IT LOOKS AFTER A RIDE, WHERE THE HORSE IS COMPLETELY DRY SINCE 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.
