The best bridles for your horse won’t be the same as the best bridle options for his field mate – it all depends on the size and shape of his head, what discipline you do, how he goes and what works for him. If you’re not looking for an anatomical bridle, but something a bit more traditional, a bridle in this selection might catch your eye. Jump down for more help on what to consider when choosing a bridle.
It’s worth remembering that bridles do not come with a bit and only some include reins, so it’s best to double check exactly what you need to budget for. If your horse has a head that is likely to be difficult to fit, you may want to consider a made-to-measure bridle.
Best cavesson bridles
Collegiate Syntovia+ padded raised cavesson bridle
Colours: Black or brown | Sizes: Pony, cob, full or warmblood | RRP: £50.99 |
Made of synthetic leather, this Collegiate bridle features padded noseband and browband, stainless steel fittings and comes with rubber reins.
View now at viovet.co.uk, equus.co.uk or rideawaystore.com
Collegiate Syntovia+ padded raised cavesson bridle
Colours: Black or brown | Sizes: Pony, cob, full or warmblood | RRP: £50.99 |
Made of synthetic leather, this Collegiate bridle features padded noseband and browband, stainless steel fittings and comes with rubber reins.
View now at viovet.co.uk, equus.co.uk or rideawaystore.com
Mark Todd padded cavesson bridle
Colours: Black or Havana | Sizes: Cob or full | RRP: £109.99 |
Made from soft and supple leather, this Mark Todd bridle features a padded headpiece and a wide, padded cavesson noseband as well as stainless steel buckles and billets. It also has a removable flash attachment.
View now at equus.co.uk
Whitaker Ready To Ride snaffle bridle
Colours: Black or brown | Sizes: Pony, cob, full or extra-large | RRP: £64.99 |
Made from pre-oiled, super soft, low maintenance leather, this Whitaker bridle from the Ready To Ride collection has a fully removable flash strap and features tonal stitching.
View now at rideawaystore.com, naylors.com or gooutdoors.co.uk
Hy Equestrian padded cavesson bridle with rubber grip reins
Colours: Black or brown | Sizes: Extra-small, pony, cob, full or extra-full | RRP: £40.50 |
Ideal for everyday use, this hard wearing bridle has a padded cavesson noseband and comes with ½in rubber grip reins for extra-small or pony sizes or ⅝in for cob, full or extra-full.
View now at viovet.co.uk or rideawaystore.com
Kincade raised cavesson bridle II
Colours: Black or brown | Sizes: Shetland, pony, cob, full or warmblood | RRP: £49.99 |
This bridle is a traditional style with extra padding and rubber reins are included.
View now at viovet.co.uk or rideawaystore.com
Jeffries Aura show bridle with padded cavesson
Colours: Black or Havana | Sizes: Pony, cob, or full | RRP: £67 |
Suitable for everyday as well as competition use, this Jeffries bridle has a padded headpiece and browband. You can choose between black, nickel or rose gold buckles, and also have the option of flash, grackle or plain cavesson nosebands. It includes full size rubber reins.
View now at ebay.co.uk
Wintec bridle
Colours: Black or brown | Sizes: Pony, cob, or full | RRP: £59.99 |
Lightweight, durable and easy-care, this synthetic bridle from Wintec is of simple design and has a cavesson noseband.
View now at ebay.co.uk
Cathedral Equine Swallow snaffle rolled bridle
Colours: Black or brown | Sizes: Cob, full or extra-full | RRP: £69.99 |
This smart leather bridle from Cathedral Equine features a comfort, white-padded, cavesson noseband and a rolled leather browband. It comes complete with rolled leather reins, while the noseband and throatlash run over the headpiece for comfort.
Elevator Performance bridle
Colours: Black or Havana | Sizes: Pony, cob, full or extra-full | RRP: From £255 |
Designed with a softly padded and shaped headpiece, this pre-conditioned English leather bridle from Elevator Equestrian is available in six different configurations with a choice of browband styles.
Fairfax Performance cavesson bridle
Colours: Black or brown | Sizes: Fine, standard or large | RRP: From £400 |
With a design backed by published scientific research, this Fairfax bridle has a shaped headpiece to reduce pressure. The cavesson noseband is lined with Prolite for comfort and has a central pad to lift the noseband clear of the nasal bone. All bridle components are available individually allowing a bridle to be built to any particular horse. Reins not included.
Glaze & Gordon Deluxe flat bridle
Colours: Black or brown | Sizes: Cob, full or extra-full | RRP: £76 |
This hunter-style bridle from Glaze & Gordon brings together fantastic quality leather, solid brass fittings and the ability to choose your own noseband. It is handcrafted with a superior attention to detail by a family firm in the US with more than 40 years of experience.
Premier Equine Verdura Anatomic snaffle bridle
Colours: Black or brown | Sizes: Pony, cob, full or extra-full | RRP: £92 |
This Premier Equine bridle has been carefully shaped to contour around the ears, nose and cheekbones for a more comfortable fit. The padded headpiece is designed to distribute pressure, while the snaffle noseband dips down at the sides to avoid contact with the cheekbones. It features stainless steel fastenings and elegant stitching. Reins not included.
Original article: Best bridles for everyday riding and competition | Horse & Hound (horseandhound.co.uk)
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