Size Guide
Overall Measurements
Generally, most bridles can be fitted with the first set of measurements we have provided, however, if you need more detailed measurements, we have provided these below for you.
If you find that your horse is a difficult fit, you can simply ask us to substitute parts of your bridle for the next size up. For example if your horse has a wide forehead, they may need the next size up on the browband, but the rest of the bridle fits perfectly within the size below.
To ask us to substitute any part, please send a note which is available when you check out your order.
Once you have these three measurements, compare them to our chart to get the best fit overall. For the Bit to Bit and Noseband Opening measurements, ensure your measurement is between the smallest and largest sizes shown in the table below. You will see overlap on all sizes which allows for adjustment for inbetween horses.
- Measurement A (bit to bit) - Measure from the top of your horses bit (where the cheekpiece connects) behind the horses ears and down to the other side of the horses bit.
- Measurement B (around the nose) - Measure around your horses nose, where the noseband will sit. (exceptions to this are the grackle and drop styles, which are detailed below)
- Measurement C (browband length) - Measure from one end of your browband to the other, or if this is a new horse and you don't have a bridle yet, use the image below on how to work out that measurement, choose the size that best fits your measurement, and if your horse is clearly in between then choose the larger of the sizes, since your browband may pinch your horses ears and cause discomfort.
Sport Browbands
- Measurement C (browband length) - Measure from one end of your browband to the other, or if this is a new horse and you don't have a browband yet, use the image below on how to work out that measurement, choose the size that best fits your measurement, and if your horse is clearly in between then choose the larger of the sizes, since your browband may pinch your horses ears and cause discomfort.
- Measurement B (browband depth - including padding) - This measurement is a guide for you as to the depth of the browband
- Measurement A (browband loop) - Use this measurement to check that the loop part will fit your existing headpiece.
Sport Swedish Noseband
- Measurement B (around the nose) - Measure around your horses nose, where the noseband will sit. The chart below shows smallest and largest measurements, which are based on the noseband fitted on the tightest hole and the loosest hole. Find the measurement where the smallest and the largest noseband measurement best fits your measurement.
- Measurement D (Depth of padded part, including padding) - This measurement will guide you as to how the depth of the noseband will look on your horse.
Sport English Narrow Noseband
- Measurement B (around the nose) - Measure around your horses nose, where the noseband will sit. The chart below shows smallest and largest measurements, which are based on the noseband fitted on the tightest hole and the loosest hole. Find the measurement where the smallest and the largest noseband measurement best fits your measurement.
- Measurement D (Depth of padded part, including padding) - This measurement will guide you as to how the depth of the noseband will look on your horse.
Grackle Noseband
- Measurement B (around the nose) - Measure around your horses nose, where the noseband will sit. The chart below shows smallest and largest measurements, which are based on the noseband fitted on the tightest hole and the loosest hole. Find the measurement where the smallest and the largest noseband measurement best fits your measurement.
- Measurement D (Depth of padded part, including padding) - This measurement will guide you as to how the depth of the noseband will look on your horse.
- Measurement E(chin strap area) - Measure from the ring on one side, under the horses chin, to the ring on the other side, this measurement should be between the sizes below, if this causes sizing problems for you, please contact us.
Drop Noseband
- Measurement B (around the nose) - Measure around your horses nose, where the noseband will sit. The chart below shows smallest and largest measurements, which are based on the noseband fitted on the tightest hole and the loosest hole. Find the measurement where the smallest and the largest noseband measurement best fits your measurement.
- Measurement D (Depth of padded part, including padding) - This measurement will guide you as to how the depth of the noseband will look on your horse.
Sport Headpiece and Cheekpieces
- Measurement A (bit to bit) - Measure from the top of your horses bit (where the cheekpiece connects) behind the horses ears and down to the other side of the horses bit. The final Bit to Bit Measurement is Measurement A+a.
- Measurement a (Cheekpiece Length, fastened) - This measurement is the length of your cheekpiece, looped and fastened either with a buckle or billet. On the diagram this is combined with the headpiece measurement A+a to arrive at the Bit to Bit measurement.
Lorna K –
Fantastic bridle, spent ages designing the layout and colours of crystals but your advice was spot on. The bridle looks amazing on my horse and so many people have commented on it. Ireland
Gemma G –
Lovely soft leather. Such a huge range of crystals that it is hard to choose!
Our little Welsh A pony Ember in his new customised bridle. Wiltshire, UK.
Melisa M –
Very pleased with my custom bridle. Most tack available is dark havanna now, so I was excited to find tan to match my beloved but old-fashioned saddle. The leather is such nice quality, the grippy rubber reins are superb, and it really does look exactly like the design software mock up. Thank you! Montana, USA.
Lucy N –
Just to say thanks, received my bridle today and it is beautiful. North Yorkshire, UK.
Megan L –
I have to be honest, the quality, detail and workmanship on my new bridle is second to none, I will definitely be buying another, just need to decide on the colour! Rhode Island, USA.
Gina G –
Baby Mustang Chino in his beautiful Pink Equine bridle. It is such a beautiful piece of tack, soft lovely leather I will get more. Idaho, USA.
Catherine B –
Just a quick email to say thank you for your super service and going above and beyond when the cob size noseband was too tight for my cob, for sending a full size replacement at no extra cost, that now fits perfectly. Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Naomi D –
Thanks Denise for all your help. I am now in receipt of matching bridles, girths and martingales love the baby pink colour and your advice on the stones was spot on they look amazing, will send some pictures in due course.
regards
Nottinghamshire, UK.
Stephanie C –
A bit of a wait but totally worth it. Looks absolutely stunning on my horse thanks, will order again. Gloucestershire, UK.
Julia E –
Received this today, for my daughter’s pony, looks amazing and the detailing is superb, thanks. Hagersten, Sweden.