Better Bridle
Better Bridle
Better Bridle
Better Bridle
Better Bridle
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TOTAL SADDLE FIT

Better Bridle

$349.95
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Protects sensitive nerve area at TMJ (jaw joint).

Allows easier breathing with nasal passage relief.

Protect ears and poll with asymmetrically contoured padding.

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EVERYTHING A BRIDLE SHOULD BE

EVERYTHING A BRIDLE SHOULD BE

TRUSTED BY TOP RIDERS

Grand Prix trainer Ashley Donadt has been a long time believer in the Better Bridle.

Grand Prix trainer Ashley Donadt has been a long term believer in the Better Bridle.

REGULAR BRIDLE vs BETTER BRIDLE

REGULAR BRIDLE 

vs

BETTER BRIDLE

Let the comparison photos tell the story.

Let the comparison photos tell the story.

EAR CARTILAGE 

Better Bridle offers more space at the base of the ears.

JAW JOINT (TMJ)

The Better Bridle contour alleviates friction on the TMJ.

FACIAL CREST

The Better Bridle contours around the facial crest to avoid pinching and irritation.

NASAL PASSAGES

The Better Bridle's raised noseband sits higher to prevent restriction of the nasal passages.
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FEATURES

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FEATURES, MATERIAL & WARRANTY

Features

Protects TMJ (temporomandibular joint) by navigating crown around the sensitive area.

Asymmetrical crown padding adds comfort to poll and ears where they need it most.

Articulating noseband separates poll and noseband forces, and moves with the horse's movement.

Adjustable length browband customizes fit for a broad range of head shapes.

Raised noseband prevents pressure points and restricted nasal passages.

Three throatlatch positions allow for customized placement based on jaw anatomy.

MATERIAL

Body of made of top quality veg tanned English bridle leather with padded calfskin on the inside.

All hardware is stainless steel.

Returns & Warranty

Use it for 90 days, and return it USED for a full refund (no fees) if you don't love it.

1 year manufacturer warranty.

Everything You Need to Know

YEARS OF DEVELOPMENT

The patent pending Better Bridle is the result of 4 years of development, with the intention of creating the most comprehensive anatomical bridle yet... all while maintaining the clean simple lines of a traditional bridle.

There are already a handful of anatomical bridles out there, but they tend to focus on one issue - like poll pressure - and leave many potential problem areas unresolved. Since every piece of the bridle interacts with the bridle as a whole, it is crucial that each piece is deliberately designed to work in symbiosis with the rest of the bridle.

 

There are at least five fit components of a bridle that need to be done correctly to fit all of a horse's structure well. They are:

 

1. Poll/atlas

2. Cartilage at the base of the ears

3. Molars

4. Nasal bones and air passages

5. TMJ (temporomandibular joint) - the connection between the skull and jaw, a critical area that allows a horse to relax its jaw

 

Many traditional bridles miss the mark on all five of these areas with high pressure on the ear cartilage, digging the molars into the cheeks, restricting nasal passages and causing pressure on the sensitive nerves around the TMJ.

 

The Better Bridle addresses all of these problem areas with a handful of industry firsts, like an articulating nose band, adjustable brow band, a pivoting throat latch and a unique crown design to protect the atlas and ears.

YEARS OF DEVELOPMENT

The patent pending Better Bridle is the result of 4 years of development, with the intention of creating the most comprehensive anatomical bridle yet... all while maintaining the clean simple lines of a traditional bridle.

There are already a handful of anatomical bridles out there, but they tend to focus on one issue - like poll pressure - and leave many potential problem areas unresolved. Since every piece of the bridle interacts with the bridle as a whole, it is crucial that each piece is deliberately designed to work in symbiosis with the rest of the bridle.

 

There are at least five fit components of a bridle that need to be done correctly to fit all of a horse's structure well. They are:

 

1. Poll/atlas

2. Cartilage at the base of the ears

3. Molars

4. Nasal bones and air passages

5. TMJ (temporomandibular joint) - the connection between the skull and jaw, a critical area that allows a horse to relax its jaw

 

Many traditional bridles miss the mark on all five of these areas with high pressure on the ear cartilage, digging the molars into the cheeks, restricting nasal passages and causing pressure on the sensitive nerves around the TMJ.

 

The Better Bridle addresses all of these problem areas with a handful of industry firsts, like an articulating nose band, adjustable brow band, a pivoting throat latch and a unique crown design to protect the atlas and ears.

ARTICULATING NOSEBAND

Traditional bridles have a fixed noseband. Motion studies have shown that the location of peak pressure on a noseband changes depending on the position of the horse’s head. 

 

For example, when the horses head is on the vertical, the upper edge of the noseband has greater pressure. When the horses head is above vertical, like on an approach to a fence, the lower edge of the noseband has more pressure.

 

The Better Bridle solves this pressure imbalance with an articulating noseband that moves independently of the rest of the bridle with a hinge point on the cheek piece.

ARTICULATING NOSEBAND

Traditional bridles have a fixed noseband. Motion studies have shown that the location of peak pressure on a noseband changes depending on the position of the horse’s head. 

 

For example, when the horses head is on the vertical, the upper edge of the noseband has greater pressure. When the horses head is above vertical, like on an approach to a fence, the lower edge of the noseband has more pressure.

 

The Better Bridle solves this pressure imbalance with an articulating noseband that moves independently of the rest of the bridle with a hinge point on the cheek piece.

BROWBAND - ADJUSTABLE & PAIN-FREE

Just because your horse’s head is a “horse” size, doesn’t mean it has the same conformation as other horses with the same bridle size. That’s why the Better Bridle has an adjustable browband. 

 

It accommodates different head shapes and proportions to be sure the browband places the crown leather in a safe position away from the horse’s ears and off the TMJ.

 

The browband design also removes one of the highest (and most under discussed) pressure points on a bridle - which is where the crown and browband meet. On a traditional bridle the overlap bulk of the two pieces causes high pressure. The Better Bridle fixes this by passing the browband through the crown, to create a low profile and low pressure attachment point.

BROWBAND - ADJUSTABLE & PAIN-FREE

Just because your horse’s head is a “horse” size, doesn’t mean it has the same conformation as other horses with the same bridle size. That’s why the Better Bridle has an adjustable browband. 

 

It accommodates different head shapes and proportions to be sure the browband places the crown leather in a safe position away from the horse’s ears and off the TMJ.

 

The browband design also removes one of the highest (and most under discussed) pressure points on a bridle - which is where the crown and browband meet. On a traditional bridle the overlap bulk of the two pieces causes high pressure. The Better Bridle fixes this by passing the browband through the crown, to create a low profile and low pressure attachment point.

SMART CROWN PADDING

The crown is shaped to contour around the ears and TMJ. It’s padded in a unique way that gives padding where it is needed most. 

 

You can see there is more padding at the front of the crown near the ears, and more padding at the rear of the crown over the poll. These are the specific areas where padding is actually helpful. 

 

We kept the overall poll light and minimal, since studies have shown that most bridles have increased pressure at the base of the ears rather than the poll. 

SMART CROWN PADDING

The crown is shaped to contour around the ears and TMJ. It’s padded in a unique way that gives padding where it is needed most. 

 

You can see there is more padding at the front of the crown near the ears, and more padding at the rear of the crown over the poll. These are the specific areas where padding is actually helpful. 

 

We kept the overall poll light and minimal, since studies have shown that most bridles have increased pressure at the base of the ears rather than the poll. 

SMART CROWN PADDING

The crown is shaped to contour around the ears and TMJ. It’s padded in a unique way that gives padding where it is needed most. 

 

You can see there is more padding at the front of the crown near the ears, and more padding at the rear of the crown over the poll. These are the specific areas where padding is actually helpful. 

 

We kept the overall poll light and minimal, since studies have shown that most bridles have increased pressure at the base of the ears rather than the poll. 

PRESSURE RELIEF NOSEBAND

Traditional bridles have evenly padded nosebands, which create pressure points on the edge of the nasal bones, where the skin is thin and the bones are fragile. The Better Bridle has thick padding in the front center of the noseband to lift it from the horse and eliminate that common pressure point.

 

Additionally, traditional bridles can restrict the nasal passages by compressing the soft tissue on either side of the nasal bone. The raised center padding of the Better Bridle alleviates this problem.

SMART CROWN PADDING

The crown is shaped to contour around the ears and TMJ. It’s padded in a unique way that gives padding where it is needed most. 

 

You can see there is more padding at the front of the crown near the ears, and more padding at the rear of the crown over the poll. These are the specific areas where padding is actually helpful. 

 

We kept the overall poll light and minimal, since studies have shown that most bridles have increased pressure at the base of the ears rather than the poll. 

THROATLATCH OPTIONS

The throat latch freely pivots, which let’s it naturally move and shape to the contours of every horse’s head, unlike traditional bridles that make it a rigid add-on to the crown.
 

The Better Bridle also has 3 throat latch positions to tailor it to a specific horse’s conformation.

PRESSURE RELIEF NOSEBAND

Traditional bridles have evenly padded nosebands, which create pressure points on the edge of the nasal bones, where the skin is thin and the bones are fragile. The Better Bridle has thick padding in the front center of the noseband to lift it from the horse and eliminate that common pressure point.

 

Additionally, traditional bridles can restrict the nasal passages by compressing the soft tissue on either side of the nasal bone. The raised center padding of the Better Bridle alleviates this problem.

THROATLATCH OPTIONS

The throat latch freely pivots, which let’s it naturally move and shape to the contours of every horse’s head, unlike traditional bridles that make it a rigid add-on to the crown.
 

The Better Bridle also has 3 throat latch positions to tailor it to a specific horse’s conformation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the dimensions of each size?

Due to the unique design of the Better Bridle, the actual dimensions are not directly comparable with standard bridle measurements. Because of this, we encourage you to buy the size your horse typically wears. If you are in between sizes, go with the smaller of the two.

 

Once you have the bridle on your horse, if you determine you need an extra piece in a different size to get the fit right, just send us an email and we will mail you the piece free of charge.

Can it be used without the noseband?

No, the Better Bridle is designed to be used with the noseband.

Can it be used bitless?

It is not designed or tested this way, thus we cannot recommend it.

How long will the Better Bridle last?

We recommend replacing all tack including your bridle every two years.

Can I return it used?

Yes. You're welcome to ride with it for 90 days and send it back used for a full refund if you don't love it.

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