Among the questions that come up very frequently in our FAQs, here is one that it was time to answer: " What is the difference between a bridle, a bridle and a snaffle? " ⚡️ Well, you will see, as always, it's is very very simple 💕
It's a good start, bridle and snaffle are synonyms ! The "technical name" for this harness is the bridle, but it is not uncommon for us to use the word snaffle in everyday language.
So, what exactly is a bridle? It is an integral part of the working horse's equipment. Often in leather, you can also find some in synthetic. It will be placed on the horse's head, supporting the neck and allowing the installation of a single bit. The latter is the part creating the binder and allowing communication between the horse's mouth (the corner of the lips to be exact) and the hand of its rider 💬
The big difference between the bridle and the bridle is simply the number of bits that can be installed on the harness. Here it is possible to install two jaws on uprights intended for this purpose. ⚠️: Please note , adjusting these is essential and we will take special care!
But why put two bits in the mouths of our horses you ask us? This will appear in the search for precision , balance and assembly for experienced riders as well as horses who have made enough progress in the search for the right attitude or even high school figures. Here, the double bit will allow you to play between a " raiser " effect thanks to the snaffle bit and a " depresser " effect thanks to the bridle bit. It is not uncommon for us to come across this harness among dressage riders, but we can also observe it, much more rarely, among show jumpers. We strongly emphasize the fact that the bridle is not to be put in every hand, nor in every mouth . Don’t hesitate to turn to a competent coach to take the plunge, if necessary ❤️
We hope that with these explanations light 💡 is gradually being shed on the nuance between a bridle and a bridle, we will not hesitate to present to you as quickly as possible the different possible bits that you can install on your bridle and/or your bridle! 🌈
