The Be Kind Bridle

This is a cross under bitless bridle with some unique features designed for improved comfort.

The rolled leather cross under straps have been designed to act as a more efficient release system, helping to reduce the risk of non release. As with other cross strap systems this allows for better distribution of pressure, creating a "hug" effect.

The cheek strap contains an elasticated section which helps to distribute contact and reduce pressure on the sensitive poll area. This allows for a snug fit and helps to prevent gaping.

The cheek straps divide on either side of the O ring to prevent movement of the bridle, maintaining the straps in the correct position.

For added comfort, the headpiece and nose band are lined with soft leather.

Every Be Kind Bridle is supplied with a pair of Be Kind Reins manufactured from a special light weight easy grip material.

The Be Kind Bridle is available in black webbing (Cob, Full and Hunter) and black or brown leather (Cob, Full, Hunter and Draft).

Sizing

• Measure at least 2” above corner of mouth around circumference of nose.
• From 2” above corner of mouth measure up and around poll then back to other side of mouth (alternatively double the measurement from the poll).

The Enduro

Created by Australian company Lodge Ropes, the Enduro was developed after research into the horse’s response that showed that many horses responded well to a cue on the jawline.

If the reins are used independently then the Endoro acts as a sidepull and the horse is cued to turn his head.

As the chinpiece and the reins attach to loops either side of the noseband, when both reins are used simultaneously, this action will lift the loops and bring the chinpiece into contact with the jawline, many horses respond well to this light cue to slow down or stop.

The Enduro is a very light, subtle and gentle bridle. As the chinpiece is adjustable, the Enduro can be used on different horses. It also incorporates a loop for attaching a leadrope.

Every Enduro bridle is supplied with a pair of 10mm rope reins and is available in either Cob or Full size.

Colours are black/brown but other colours are available on request.

Indian Bosal

The Indian Bosal is one of the simplest bitless bridles available as it consists of a noseband that fits to a regular bridle.

From the back of the noseband, on each side, the ropes extend behind the jaw to cross over to the opposite side, passing through loops to attach to the reins.

It acts as a sidepull when each rein is used independently. When both reins are used together it tightens around the horse’s nose and releasing when the reins are eased. This action is similar to using a scawbrig.

Our Indian Bosals are handmade in the USA, where the nosebands and loops are bound in a second layer of rope to provide extra comfort and security.

By binding in a range of different colours, instead of using painful knots on the noseband our Indian Bosals are one of the most robust and attractive versions available.

Nurtural Bitless Bridle

The Nurtural is a cross under bridle that uses the patented Circle-X system to: -

• position the cross straps on the widest part of the horses cheek, to aid turning

• to prevent the cross straps from twisting

• to prevent the cross straps from fully tightening around the head and to aid release

The grippy rubberized noseband is designed to give better contact with the nose than smooth leather and to help prevent tossing of the head.

Plenty of adjustment in the cross straps allows the reins to be attached close to the horse's mouth so riding or driving are very similar to using a bit.

The solid crownpiece ensures that the cross straps do not slip and provides consistent poll contact.

The Nurtural Bitless Bridle is supplied with the plain bridle clips as standard, although round conchos can be fitted if requested.

The Nurtural bitless bridle is available in a choice of materials:

Webbing – easy care, affordable and long lasting webbing. Black or Brown in Arab, Horse or Warmblood.

Synthetic - a vinyl coated nylon-based synthetic material that is supple, easy to clean and similar in appearance to leather. Available in Arab, Horse and Warmblood in Black, Brown, Red, Blue, Orange or Pink.

Impressive - English-tanned, drum-dyed, full grain bridle leather. Available in Black or Brown in Arab, Horse and Warmblood sizes.

Elegant - English-tanned, drum-dyed, full grain bridle leather with raised browband and noseband. Available in Black or Brown in Arab, Horse and Warmblood sizes.

The Light Rider Bitless Bridle

The Light Rider Bitless Bridle is similar to a 'sidepull', but offers more release through the sliding chinstrap.

It is suitable for most horses, particularly those that have been started in a halter and can be preferred by very sensitive horses or those who aren't happy with the 'whole head' pressure of a crossunder bitless.

The noseband can be fitted more loosely than 'crossunder' bridles and is padded for extra comfort.

A chin strap helps the bridle stay in place when pressure is applied to the reins - this helps prevent twisting of the noseband. As the chinstrap does not over-tighten, this bridle is usually well accepted by sensitive horses.

The Light Rider is available in 3 styles.

•Natural - a plain rope bridle. Supplied with reins

•Performer - rope bridle with antigall padded noseband for those who ride for longer periods with contact. Supplied with reins

•English - traditional-styled bridle made from Beta with a padded noseband.

The supplied reins are attached with swivel-clips and can also be used as a lead rope as each bridle features a connector at the bottom of the noseband.

The Natural and Performer rope bridles are available in Black, Blue or Purple in small, medium, large or extra large.

The English Beta bridle is black or chestnut brown in Pony, Cob, Full and Warmblood sizes.

The Corbin Bridle

The Corbin is an adaptable bridle that can be used in three different configurations.

1. The Corbin uses a strap to connect the cheeckpieces across the nose via a loop that passes through a D-ring connected to the nose band. The reins attached to the loop allowing nose pressure and a minimal amount of cheek and poll pressure to create a sidepull action.

2. The bitless combo allows a bit to be used in conjunction with the sidepull configuration, making transition from bit to bitless easy as the amount of pressure on the bit can be gradually decreased over time, until the bit can be discarded.

3. The Corbin can be used as a standard bitted bridle.

For additional comfort, the nose band is constructed with an elastic back section which allows the horse to move its jaw during work.

The head piece is anatomically shaped to allow freedom of movement for the horses ears.

Each bridle comes with a genuine sheepskin nose cover for extra comfort and a DVD with full fitting instructions. Corbin Saddlery donate a portion of the proceeds from each bridle towards bettering the lives of animals. Their current charity is the Animals Asia Foundation.

Available in Black or Brown leather (noseband strap is beta) in Cob and Full sizes.