I would always start with these standard sizes. Go to your local tack store and try a few standard sizes of bridles on your horse. If you find one that fits, your job is already done (except that you will need to pay for it, of course!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe size of your horse does not always correlate to the size of their head<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
However, be prepared to discover that your horse may not have a standard size head. It may be smaller or larger, it could have a thicker throat latch, smaller nose or any other quality. It all depends on the type of your horse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You may also want to buy your bridle online – and to do that, you’ll need to know how to measure your horse’s head!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your horse will not be able to function properly with a tighter bridle or even a very loose bridle. You\u2019ll always need a perfect size to ensure good performance from your horse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please keep in mind that wrong bridle measurements can put the rider and the horse’s health at risk. So it’s super important to make sure you’re measuring carefully, and following the guidelines below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Measure for A Bridle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The only thing you’ll need to measure your horse’s head is a soft fabric measuring tape. If you don’t have one, you can use a long piece of string or ribbon, and then compare your measurements to a hard tape or ruler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So let\u2019s get measuring. You\u2019ll need to measure these parts of your horse’s head:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Crown piece and cheek piece.<\/li>
- Brow band<\/li>
- Noseband<\/li>
- Throat latch<\/li>
- Bit ring<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Measuring the crown piece and cheek piece<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe crown and cheek pieces starts from the corner of the horse’s mouth. They go over to the poll area and then back to the mouth. It\u2019s like a U-shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To measure, start measuring from the mouth and go up to the first eye (this part is known as check piece, this gives the measurement of the cheek of a horse). Then cross behind horse\u2019s head, reaching the second eye and running back to the mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most bridles have double cheek piece attached to crown piece, which runs across the cheeks to the bit ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Standard sizes of crown pieces and cheek pieces are listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/td> Crown<\/td> Cheek<\/td><\/tr> Small Pony<\/td> 53 cm<\/td> 18 cm<\/td><\/tr> Cob<\/td> 69 cm<\/td> 23 cm<\/td><\/tr> Pony<\/td> 64 cm<\/td> 20 cm<\/td><\/tr> Full size<\/td> 71 cm<\/td> 25 cm<\/td><\/tr> Oversize<\/td> 76 cm<\/td> 28 cm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Measuring the browband<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThis area covers the forehead of the horse. Start measuring from the base of one ear (start in the back corner), moving across the forehead to the second ear. Do not keep your tape too tight. If your browband is too tight it may pull the crown piece forward and disturb the bridle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The browband is used to keep the bridle in a place and prevent it from sliding to the back side of ears when the rider puts pressure on it. It is also used to keep the throat latch fixed in place. It is recommended to keep it approximately one inch loose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, don\u2019t make it too loose – you still want it to be comfortable for your horse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Standard sizes of the browbands available on the market are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Small Pony<\/td> 36 cm<\/td><\/tr> Pony<\/td> 37 cm<\/td><\/tr> Cob<\/td> 40 cm<\/td><\/tr> Full size<\/td> 43 cm<\/td><\/tr> Oversize<\/td> 46 cm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Measuring the noseband<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nSet your measuring tape about one inch below the end point of each of the cheekbones of your horse. Measure the circumference of this area. While you’re doing it, keep this area a bit loose. Otherwise it may apply too much pressure to your horse’s nose when reins are attached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe noseband is directly attached to the crown piece. At the moment it’s trendy to use a wide noseband on your horse. However, some riders don\u2019t put noseband on at all, to show off the beauty of their horse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That said, it’s recommended for new riders to use noseband for better control over their horses. Let\u2019s check out the list of standard sizes of the nosebands available on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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