What is the difference between an English bridle and a western bridle?

What is the difference between an English bridle and a western bridle?

The most obvious difference in their use is the discipline in which they both are used. English Bridles are used in English Riding and Western Bridles in Western Riding discipline. Western bridles do not normally have nosebands, and oftentimes have no brow bands.

What size is cob in horses?

Characteristics. In general terms, cobs are larger than ponies, standing 14.2 hands (58 inches, 147 cm) or taller, but are relatively small and compact, usually with somewhat short legs. The breed of horse known today as the Section D Welsh cob exemplifies the classic build of the historic cob.

What is the point of a noseband on a bridle?

The purpose of the noseband, or cavesson, is simply to help keep the bridle on the horse. Most horses don’t need anything other than a plain cavesson or noseband. However, slight alterations to the simple noseband can increase its usefulness for controlling the horse.

What do you need to know about Western bridles?

Western bridles in a wide selection for you to choose from. Western bridles available from simple nylon to stunning show leather with silver inlay. A bridle is the headpiece that is used to control the horse. It is made to wrap around one ear or both and can be designed for use with a bit or without.

What does a bridle do on a horse?

A bridle is the headpiece that is used to control the horse. It is made to wrap around one ear or both and can be designed for use with a bit or without. A bit used without a bit is called a hackamore. Many Western bridles do not use a noseband.

How old do you have to be to ride a western bridle?

BITS Most model horses in the western classes are shown with a “curb” type bit. If you choose to use a “snaffle” type bit…then you must identify your entry as a “junior” horse (5 years or under) to make the entry legal.

Where does the bit go on a western bridle?

The placement of the bit on the model in the correct position can be confusing at times. The part of the bit where the “mouthpiece” meets the side “cheek/shank” piece goes right in the corner of the models mouth. The red arrow designates the spot the bit should go in the corner of the horse’s mouth!!