They are typically used as riding horses for leisure and trail riding. Being agile and swift, many are also used on the racetrack, in the show ring, and for work on the ranch. Arabian and Thoroughbred horses usually fall into the hot-blooded group, as they tend to be a bit more nervous and energetic than some other equines. Cold-blooded horses encompass the draft breeds such as Percherons, Shires, Clydesdales, and Belgians.
Like many of the larger draught breeds they are slow developers and do not stop growing until years of age.
It is quite possible for this breed to grow another hand at the age of 5 or 6 years of age. They are extremely hardy and can endure cold temperatures while surviving readily on very little feed.
When a bit is positioned correctly it should be snug against the corners of the mouth. It should not be tight enough to cause wrinkles or loose enough to be hanging below the corners of the mouth and potentially bumping teeth. The purpose of the noseband, or cavesson, is simply to help keep the bridle on the horse. However, slight alterations to the simple noseband can increase its usefulness for controlling the horse.
If neither of these methods are an option, you can measure your horse for a bridle using a soft fabric measuring tape with inch increments, and compare your measurements to the bridle specifications. Refer to the illustration for help identifying the bridle parts to measure. Crownpiece Measure the length of crownpiece with cheek pieces you require.
Browband Measure the length of browband you require. Noseband Measure the length of noseband you require. Throat Latch Measure the length of throatlatch you require.
Tip: Leather bridle parts may stretch slightly over time with use and conditioning. Factor possible slight stretching into your sizing decision as you select a bridle so that you can be sure it won't become too big for your horse. Note: Most bridles come with reins that are styled to match the bridle.
A variety of reins in brown and black, and different widths are sold separately. The difference in size may mean that if you have a horse that fits on the smaller end of full size, you may be able to move down to a cob size. Conversely, if your horse is wavering between full and oversized, you can most likely stick with a full size in a German or French made bridle. Also, horses themselves present challenges due to breed-specific conformation and for this reason additional bridle pieces are available.
For example, many Morgans have short faces that lead one to select a cob size bridle, but their wide foreheads then require a full-sized browband. It can be difficult to fit this type of Quarter Horse into either a standard full or cob bridle. Click here to shop browbands and bridle parts individually.
Shipping to the 48 Contiguous U. This option is only available on orders which weigh less than 0. Not available for shipments to P. So if a pony bridle has 8-inch cheekpieces, a cob will have 9-inch cheeks, a full will have inch cheeks, and an oversize will have inch cheeks.
When trying to figure out if you need a cob size bridle or another size, you can do it in two ways. If you try a full bridle on your horse, adjust it accordingly and find that is still too big in sections, it is safe to assume your horse needs a cob size. This method is more involved but will save you from buying the wrong size.
First, get a piece of paper and note down the following words:. Make sure the crownpiece is level to the poll. Adjust the cheekpieces up or down a hole if you feel it necessary. Once you are satisfied, put the bridle on the horse. If you have a regular snaffle bit on the bridle, you should see one to two relaxed-looking wrinkles. If you see more than two wrinkles, it is too tight, and you will need to move the cheekpiece down a hole.
For some bits, particularly a pelham or a kimberwick, the bridle is fitting correctly if there is one wrinkle at the corner of the mouth. When you are satisfied with the bit height, check the browband. You need to see a gap of between half an inch to an inch from the browband to the ears. Check that the browband is not pulling the crownpiece forward into the back of the ears. The final part of the bridle to fit is the noseband.
Different types of nosebands need to be fitted in certain ways. It's important to have a bridle and a bit that fit your horse's mouth. If a bit or bridle doesn't fit correctly, it can cause both pain for your horse and lead to ineffective cuing or injury. The nose band on a cob bridle measures 11 inches, while the nose band on a full bridle measures A brow band on a cob bridle comes in just an inch shorter than the The same is true for the cheek piece, which is 10 inches and 11 inches for the cob and full bridle, respectively.
Two ways you can find the proper size for your equine is by your horse's current halter size or by borrowing a bridle from a friend and fitting your horse. If your horse currently fits into a full halter, then the bridle size will probably be the same.
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