Horse h alters are a necessary tool in case you have an equid under your care, either to be able to move around with it or to safely provide you with the essential care you need.
Now then, if you doubt what type of horse bridle you need, first you should know that there are many bridles available in the market, since, as you will see in this article on our site, in the equestrian world there are many activities to be carried out with it, as well as different uses to be given to this object.
What is a horse bridle?
Starting at the beginning, you may be wondering what exactly a horse h alter is, since there are multiple synonyms or derivatives that are popularly used to refer to this accessory that goes on the head, such as a bridle or reins.
In reality, the term bridle refers to the framework of straps that wrap the horse's head, and may be made of multiple materials depending on the of the quality and specific function that it must fulfill.
Be that as it may, mainly this element has a fundamental function: holding and directing the horse in different situations and, depending on said purpose concrete, it will have a different design as we will see in the following points. This is also usually made up of the following parts:
- Headpiece: strap that goes around the head behind the ears.
- Frontalera: strap that surrounds the horse's forehead.
- Noseband: strap that runs over the head above the nose.
- Ahogadero: tape that holds the head from behind so that the bridle does not come off and runs along the neck below the jaw.
- Cheekpiece: side straps that hold the noseband and bit, if any, from the headpiece.
- Rein: long ribbons that connect the noseband or bit to the rider's/rider's hand to direct the horse.
- Bit and/or fillet: most riding bridles have this element that goes inside the horse's mouth, to direct it and stop it.
Also, you may be interested in this other article on Types of saddles for horses.
Stable h alter for horses
The stable h alter is the one designed to lead the horse by the hand through the branch, that is, the rope. This accessory is, without a doubt, essential to provide your horse with the necessary care, since it is through the bridle that you ensure that your animal is subject and safe in the face of any unforeseen event, especially if your horse gets scared, which can be dangerous both for him and for you.
This kind of bridle, therefore, fulfills multiple functions in your day-to-day with your partner, as it allows you to move him from one place to another easily, in addition to tether him thanks to thesling, to be able to provide him with the care he needs, such as brushing or cleaning his hooves, as well as to prepare him to go out riding in complete safety.
This type of h alter is available in different materials (usually nylon), colors and sizes (usually pony size, medium, large and extra-large), although they are usually adjustable for greater adaptability. In addition, it is attached to the horse's head by means of buckles, and to the lead by means of a hitch.
Finally, it is especially important that you know that not just any knot is good for tying up your horse, since tying him up with a common knot can be very dangerous in case he gets scared or an accident happens. For this reason, you must learn to make quick release knots, which are easy to make, tighten if the horse pulls on them and are, as their name indicates, easy to undo with a pull of the branch in case of any unforeseen event.
Knotted h alter for horses
This type of h alter fulfills practically the same function as the stable h alter, but it is also especially effective for correcting and teaching the horse to walk correctly on the rope, that is, without pushing, stepping on or overtaking the rider/rider.
This is thanks to the fact that it is made up of thin but resistant strings, which exert greater pressure if the person exerts force, but being completely imperceptible when not to be corrected, thus allowing the horse to be told what to do with a slight tug when necessary, which is not possible through the nod that we have seen by not exerting such a well-defined pressure.
Horse Riding Bridle
The bridle or bridle is the one designed for all kinds of riding activities, within this group there is so much variety of models as well as existing disciplines within the equestrian world.
Mainly, this element is made up of a set of leather straps adapted to the animal's head, which hold the bit and the reins, with which the horse will be guided once mounted.
Bitless or bitless bridle for horses
Although not fully known, not all bridles designed for riding have a bite. And it is that there is also the possibility of acquiring bridles without mouthpieces, which direct the horse without the need to exert force on the animal's mouth, a fact that, by For obvious reasons, it is a good option for those well-trained horses or for those beginner riders who still do not know how to put the snaffle to good use, as it can cause damage to the horse.
You may also be interested in How to make a horse trust me.
Other types of h alters for horses
Other h alters for horses would be the following:
- Rolling h alter: this type of h alter is designed for roping sessions with the horse, that is, to exercise and direct the horse from the ground. This kind of h alter may or may not have a bit, in addition to having different rings through which the rope will pass in order to control the posture of the animal during the exercise.
- Cowboy headband: a headband that has a flycatcher on the forehead, made up of vertical strips in order to ward off flies and thus protect the horse's eyes.
- Embroidered headband: similar to the models described above, this type of headband usually has decorative embroidery for the presentation of fairs or contests.
