Arena Dressage Bridle
The Arena Dressage Bridle is a leather dressage bridle with a padded, ergonomic headpiece, a wide padded crank Hanoverian noseband with a removable flash, and a narrow curved browband.
The headpiece is shaped and padded to sit comfortably over your horse's poll.
Cheekpieces, noseband and throatlatch adjust on both sides with stainless steel buckles, so you can fine-tune the fit. The narrow browband gives an elegant line, and the leather and stitching are finished to go with your Arena saddle.
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Size guide
The diagram shows where each part of the bridle is measured. The full sizing chart has the measurements for every size.
Finding the right size
- Compare the measurements with the bridle your horse wears now.
- Each strap has several holes. If you would be on the smallest or largest hole, look at the next size.
Checking the fit
- Done up on the middle hole, the three buckles on each side of the headpiece line up with your horse's eye.
- The browband sits just under the ears.
- The cheekpieces give one wrinkle at the corner of the lip above the bit.
- Leave about two fingers between the cheekbone and the top of the noseband, and two fingers under the noseband on the bridge of the nose.
- Leave about four fingers between the throatlatch and the cheekbone.
- You can slide one finger comfortably between the flash and the lip.
For more, read Arena bridles and reins 101.
Measurements are a guide only. They are rounded to the nearest 0.5 cm and then converted to inches, and the organic shape of saddlery means small differences between pieces are normal.
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How do I choose the size of Arena Dressage Bridle?
The bridle and rein sizing chart will help you choose the right size for your horse or pony.Is the crank noseband padded?
Yes. The crank Hanoverian noseband is wide and padded, and the flash strap is removable. -
Use the Arena bridle and rein sizing chart to choose the right size for your horse or pony, comparing it with the bridle they wear now. The cheekpieces, noseband and throatlatch adjust on both sides, so share the adjustment evenly and check the crank noseband is not done up too tight.
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- Wipe off sweat and dirt after riding.
- Clean the leather with Arena Glycerine Soap, let it dry, then condition it with Arena Leather Balsam, both found in the Arena Leather Care Pack.
For a step-by-step guide to looking after your leather, read Saddle care 101 and our care instructions.
Key features
- Padded, ergonomic headpiece for comfort over the poll
- Wide padded crank Hanoverian noseband
- Removable flash strap, so you can ride without it
- Adjusts on both sides with stainless steel buckles
- Narrow curved browband for an elegant line
