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Rambo® Micklem® Competition Bridle
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Overview
Why We Love This
The Rambo® Micklem® Competition Bridle is ergonomically designed from the inside out with your horse’s comfort in mind. Based on the shape and anatomy of the skull itself, this one-of-a-kind bridle is carefully crafted to avoid pressure on sensitive areas of your horse’s head such as the facial nerves, projected cheekbones, or the upper jaw molars. The noseband is specifically placed and shaped to avoid interfering with the horse’s breathing. Additionally, the wide, contoured crown alleviates pressure on the noseband while padding on the crown, browband, and noseband add to your horse’s comfort. Plus, the soft leather is vegetable-tanned and environmentally friendly.
The competition bridle features hand-finished leather that will look great in the show ring. Two sets of different sized pairs of bit straps are included to ensure an ideal fit. Additionally, tongue protection clips are included which can be used to lift the bit in the horse’s mouth to prevent undue or abrupt pressure from being applied to the bars or the tongue. This can be especially helpful when starting a young horse or for inexperienced riders. Finally, it even comes complete with rubber reins so you have everything you need to get started.
This bridle is approved for FEI competition.
Imported.
Please note: Horseware does not recommend using this bridle as a bitless bridle. If you’re looking for a Micklem bridle that can be converted into a bitless bridle, check out the Rambo Micklem Multibridle.
The competition bridle features hand-finished leather that will look great in the show ring. Two sets of different sized pairs of bit straps are included to ensure an ideal fit. Additionally, tongue protection clips are included which can be used to lift the bit in the horse’s mouth to prevent undue or abrupt pressure from being applied to the bars or the tongue. This can be especially helpful when starting a young horse or for inexperienced riders. Finally, it even comes complete with rubber reins so you have everything you need to get started.
This bridle is approved for FEI competition.
Imported.
Please note: Horseware does not recommend using this bridle as a bitless bridle. If you’re looking for a Micklem bridle that can be converted into a bitless bridle, check out the Rambo Micklem Multibridle.
Favorite Features:
- Ergonomic design based on the shape and anatomy of the horse's skull
- Helps avoid pressure on sensitive areas of the horse's head
- Padded crown, browband, and noseband
- Vegetable-tanned leather is soft and environmentally friendly
- Hand-finished leather will look great in the show ring
- Bit straps allow for an ideal fit
- Tongue protection clips can help relieve undue pressure on the horse's tongue
- Comes complete with rubber reins
Key Specifications
- Material: Leather
- Closure Style: Buckle
- Style: Eventing
- Reins Included: Yes
- Padding: Yes
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Ingredients
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| Ingredient | Amount |
Sizing
Available in sizes Pony, Cob, Horse, Large Horse
PONY
Bit-to-bit: 25"
Crownpiece: 14"
Cheekpieces: 6"
COB
Bit-to-bit: 27"
Crownpiece: 15"
Cheekpieces: 7"
HORSE
Bit-to-bit: 28.5"
Crownpiece: 15.5"
Cheekpieces: 7.5"
LARGE HORSE
Bit-to-bit: 30"
Crownpiece: 16"
Cheekpieces: 8"
PONY
Bit-to-bit: 25"
Crownpiece: 14"
Cheekpieces: 6"
COB
Bit-to-bit: 27"
Crownpiece: 15"
Cheekpieces: 7"
HORSE
Bit-to-bit: 28.5"
Crownpiece: 15.5"
Cheekpieces: 7.5"
LARGE HORSE
Bit-to-bit: 30"
Crownpiece: 16"
Cheekpieces: 8"
Specifications
| Material | Leather |
| Closure Style | Buckle |
| Style | Eventing |
| Noseband Width | 3/4" |
| Browband Width | 3/4" |
| Reins Included | Yes |
| Padding | Yes |
| Customizable | No |
| Special Features | Micklem bridle is designed to avoid pressure points to comfortably fit the horse's head. Soft padding throughout the bridle. Stainless steel hardware. |
Reviews
Rambo® Micklem® Competition Bridle is rated
out of
5 by
343.
Rated 5 out of
5
by
LizM from
Well made- great price
The Micklem bridle is well made and becomes softer with every cleaning and conditioning.
Date published: 2022-05-16
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Savie from
Great bridle but does not last and awkward sizing
I bought this bridle a year ago for my 16.1 OTTB. He has an average to fine size head. I had to shorten the bridle to the last holes to have the bit be high enough in his mouth. Ended up having to order another larger size of bit keepers to keep his noseband high enough but have his bit low enough so it wasn't pulling at his mouth a crazy amount. Once I got that all figured out, we both have enjoyed the bridle. However, the nose bad is already coming apart at one of the seams and I do not ride often or hard and clean it often. For the price this is unacceptable after less than a year of use.
Date published: 2022-01-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Nicole from
Perfect for TBs with small heads
My Thoroughbred has a notoriously difficult to fit head for bridles, halters and other headwear--sometimes he's a cob and sometimes he's full sized. The adjustability and fit of the Micklem bridle is what I've been looking for--finally something that fits him as it should without pinching or gapping. We use this with an eggbutt and don't need the clips, but it's a nice feature. The reins are a nice weight and don't look overly rubbery while still providing a nice grip. The only warning is don't go by the size chart--my horse is 16.1 and I ordered a cob size and it's adjusted to a tight/midrange setting (not the loosest). The chart would put him in a FS, which wouldn't work for him. I'm thrilled this product is competition approved.
Date published: 2021-09-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
nlmotyka from
Great features!
So pleased with the Micklem bridle ....leather is of very good quality and soft. Hardware and stitching look up to the task of long wearing. But above all, it fits my horse's face better than any other snaffle bridle i have tried.
Date published: 2021-07-06
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Susannah from
instructions needed
Bought for our large Welch pony--Had a really hard time trying to figure out how it should fit him. We had ordered both the pony and cob size. The cob was big in the brow but small under the jaw (he has a really nice jaw). Finally gave up and returned both. Maybe they are just not good for cute dished face of a Welsh pony?
Some intructions or advice on fit might have helped
Date published: 2021-06-29
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Marah from
Did not fit my QH
I tried fitting both the horse and cob size on my in-between QH mare with no luck. With the horse size, the throat latch was JUST long enough but it was too long on her face and did not fit properly. With the cob size it fit everywhere else but I could not get the throat latch close enough to buckle. For reference she is typically a cob sized halter and in between cob/horse in bridles.
Date published: 2021-04-19
Rated 5 out of
5
by
little red dressage pony from
My horse is so much better in the contact!
Love this bridle for my new horse. He’s so much better in the contact and easy to get on the bit vs in a regular snaffle bridle. So happy I tried him in this!
Date published: 2021-04-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
MillerMama from
Beautiful and functional!
We tried this bridle on my new horse before I bought it, so we knew it would fit him well. I was very surprised, however, at the wonderful quality and feel of the leather. We are very happy with it!
Date published: 2021-03-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
BDC1 from
Micklem bridles are a great fit for your horse
My horse is so happy in the Micklem bridle. SmartPak was easy to order from and promptly sent it to me!
Date published: 2021-03-06
Rated 3 out of
5
by
GaitedJumper from
Cheaply made
I had a micklem bridle for my mare a couple years back, unfortunately it was the wrong size so I ordered a new one now that we'll be showing (and she seemed to like the one before) and the leather quality is.. gross. It's cheap. And for a $200 bridle I'd expect better. I meticulously oiled and conditioned it and it still was cracking and felt cheap and stiff. There was glue left leaked out of the layers all over the place. It's definitely not the same quality as the one I bought years back. Sad.
Date published: 2021-03-05
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Micklem Competition Bridle Review
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Fitting the Micklem Competition Bridle
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