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The Harwich® Ergonomic Bridle by SmartPak offers outstanding quality with sophisticated and subtle treatments. This bridle will take your horse’s comfort to the next level with anatomic contouring at the crown that works to reduce pressure on tender areas like the poll and ears. It also features an ergonomic, padded noseband without or with flash that offers a clean look and comfortable feel, making this an ideal choice for sensitive horses. The browband and monocrown are also padded for maximum comfort. Harwich bridles are crafted from durable, supple, vegetable-tanned leather. The superb craftsmanship is reflected in the fine details such as the plain stitch design and sturdy, stainless steel hardware. Complete the look with matching rubber reins, included with purchase.

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The Harwich® Ergonomic Crystal Dressage Bridle by SmartPak offers outstanding quality with sophisticated and subtle treatments. This bridle will take your horse’s comfort to the next level with anatomic contouring at the crown that works to reduce pressure on tender areas like the poll and ears. It also features an ergonomic, padded noseband that offers a clean look and comfortable feel, making this an ideal choice for sensitive horses. The browband and monocrown are also padded for maximum comfort. Harwich bridles are crafted from durable, supple, vegetable-tanned leather in a beautiful black color. The superb craftsmanship is reflected in the fine details such as the sturdy, stainless steel hardware and sparkling crystal detailing on the browband, which is both glued and stitched on for added security and durability. Available with or without a flash.  Complete the look with matching Supergrip reins, included with purchase. 

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The Plymouth^® Dressage Bridle by SmartPak is crafted from durable imported leather. Its quality workmanship is shown in its padded noseband and browband, fine details, and stainless steel hardware. Complete with 54" web reins with leather stops. Perfect for everyday use, and an unbeatable value! Available exclusively at SmartPak.

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This elegant Ivy bridle by Kavalkade has all the features of an ergonomic bridle, making it a comfortable fit for the horse! The English noseband with removable flash is fixed to the head piece on both sides which reduces pressure on the horse's poll. The noseband is softly padded with a special curved cut to keep the cheek bones clear. The extra wide anatomically shaped and softly padded crown piece allows for extra comfort and freedom for the horse's ears. The browband is curved, and the contrast stitching and decorative embroidery give this bridle a very elegant look. Comes complete with rubber reins.

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Clean leather with saddle soap and condition with a beeswaxed based crème, no oiling is required.

The Plymouth® Elite Dressage Bridle by SmartPak is crafted from durable imported leather. Its quality workmanship is shown in the padded noseband and monocrown, fine details, and stainless steel hardware. Offered with a plain noseband and flash, or a crank noseband without a flash. Complete with 5/8" webbed reins with leather stoppers. Perfect for everyday use, and an unbeatable value! Available exclusively at SmartPak.

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The Dr. Cook^® Leather Bitless Bridle was developed by Dr. Robert Cook after years of research, inspiration and perspiration! The Dr. Cook® Bitless Bridles are marketed all over the world and used in all disciplines. It is the most accepted and trusted 'bit free' bridle on the market. The Bitless Bridle allows the rider to communicate by painless pressure that is distributed around the whole of the head. The Dr. Cook Leather Bitless Bridle is handcrafted out of a beautiful English leather and features a raised noseband and browband.

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The Dr. Cook^® Beta Bitless Bridle was developed by Dr. Robert Cook after years of research, inspiration, and perspiration! The Dr. Cook^® Bitless Bridles are marketed all over the world and used in all disciplines. It is the most accepted and trusted 'bit free' bridle on the market. The Bitless Bridle allows the rider gentle, effective control and clear communication with painless pressure that is distributed around the whole of the horse’s head. Made from beta, a leather-like synthetic material that is composed of a nylon core with a vinyl coating, this bridle is impervious to dirt and sweat and will give you years of use with no maintenance required.

Made in the USA.

Reins not included. Dr Cook's Bitless Bridle Beta Reins sold separately.

 

The Harwich Dressage Bridle by SmartPak offers traditional styling and outstanding quality. Harwich bridles are crafted from vegetable-tanned leather and feature a padded noseband, browband, and monocrown. The superb craftsmanship is reflected in the fine details and stainless steel hardware. Complete with super grip reins with leather hand stoppers. Truly an amazing value. Available exclusively at SmartPak!

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The Harwich® Dressage Bridle with Crank offers traditional styling and outstanding quality at an amazing value. This bridle is crafted from durable, supple, vegetable-tanned leather. The padded crank noseband comes complete with a flash, and the browband and monocrown also feature soft padding for your horse’s comfort. The superb craftsmanship is reflected in the fine details and the sturdy, stainless steel hardware. Complete the look with included 54” Supergrip reins.

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The Passier Marcus Ehning II Snaffle Bridle was developed with the help of equestrian professional Marcus Ehning! The anatomically shaped noseband avoids pressure on the cheekbone and facial nerves of the horse. Also features a softly padded crown which is anatomically shaped with a broadened poll and softly curved ear recess to provide the best relief from pressure. The embellishments made with grained leather on the noseband and waved padded brow come together to form a stylish modern look. Included are webbed reins with double leather hand grips and hook stud closures.

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Schockemöhle Sports set new standards in equestrian sport with the development of the anatomic “EQUITUS” bridle range.

This bridle concept focuses on the sensitive head of the horse. Due to the innovative alignment, the Equitus Alpha bridle provides the horse with ultimate comfort. For instance, the new alignment avoids the main facial nerve, spares important blood vessels and arteries, and reduces the pressure on the horse’s neck. The innovative check pieces can be attached directly to the noseband and thus provide the rider with an uncomplicated adjustment possibility.

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THE BRIDLE THAT STARTED THE BITLESS REVOLUTION!

SAFE, GENTLE, EFFECTIVE CONTROL AND CLEAR COMMUNICATION

The Dr. Cook^® Bitless Western Headstall features an independent rein straps and a smooth, comfortable noseband that provides a clear, pain-free signal and instant release. Although The Bitless Bridle is indisputably a bitless bridle it bears no other resemblance to the pre-existing and traditional bitless bridles. The Dr. Cook Bitless Western Headstall works on an entirely new and different concept compared with all previous bridles. The Bitless Bridle  provides full service communication, whereas the traditional bitless bridles have limitations in their ability to provide for rider/horse communication. 

 Dr Cook's Bitless Western Leather Reins sold separately.

The Nantucket Ergonomic Bridle was designed with premium craftsmanship for elite performance and comfort. Made of high-quality English leather, the bridle is soft and supple with a luxurious feel right out of the included storage bag. Its padded poll relief crownpiece is contoured for unrestricted ear movement and features a 2" wide air gap to remove pressure from the poll and nuchal ligament. The bridle further reduces facial pressure with a curved browband and anatomic noseband shaped to avoid facial nerves. The innovative integrated noseband stabilizes the bit, allowing for clearer aids and making the bridle an excellent choice for sensitive horses. Finally, a soft chin pad provides cushioning under the noseband buckle. Leather reins with inner grip and stoppers are included.

Horseware's Micklem 2 bridle is designed from the inside out to overcome the main areas of bridle discomfort. The Micklem 2 helps avoid discomfort caused by pressure on the nerves, poll, and ears, as well as easing numbness in the lower half of your horse’s face that can be caused by pressure on the nerves. This bridle is also designed to minimize internal mouth damage and reduce any discomfort or restriction of breathing caused by low fitting dropped nosebands. Lastly, the Micklem 2 bridle lessens discomfort and pain under the tongue caused by pressure.

The key improvements to the Micklem 2 bridle are improved leather quality, a new curved crownpiece, as well as a new noseband, browband, and bottom back strap. Additional improvements include making the bit straps longer in length and slightly wider, refined buckles, and softened angles throughout the entire bridle.

Sold with reins.

Horseware's Micklem 2 bridle is designed from the inside out to overcome the main areas of bridle discomfort. The Micklem 2 helps avoid discomfort caused by pressure on the nerves, poll, and ears, as well as easing numbness in the lower half of your horse’s face that can be caused by pressure on the nerves. This bridle is also designed to minimize internal mouth damage and reduce any discomfort or restriction of breathing caused by low fitting dropped nosebands. Lastly, the Micklem 2 bridle lessens discomfort and pain under the tongue caused by pressure.

The key improvements to the Micklem 2 bridle are improved leather quality, a new curved crownpiece, as well as a new noseband, browband, and bottom back strap. Additional improvements include making the bit straps longer in length and slightly wider, refined buckles, and softened angles throughout the entire bridle.

Sold with reins.

Get the perfect fit for your horse with the Harwich® Ergonomic Bridle Browband by SmartPak. Ideal for hard-to-fit horses or as a replacement piece! Your horse will thank you for this comfortably padded browband in his best size – no more too-short ones pulling the crownpiece forward to dig into ears and putting pressure across the forehead, or too-long ones flopping around! Available in plain or black with crystal rhinestones for subtle bling.

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The SmartPak Convertible Bitless Bridle is like four bridles in one! It can be used as a bitless side pull, with a bit, with a hackamore, or as a noseband-less bridle. Included straps with clips make it a breeze to attach or take off a bit, ideal for trail riding or introducing a young horse to carrying a bit. A jowl strap keeps the cheek pieces from being pulled forward into your horse's eyes, and its padded monocrown sits comfortably over the poll. Comes complete with nylon web reins.

The SmartPak Leather Training Bridle does it all! With its ability to quickly and easily adjust from cob to oversize, it'll be the only bridle you'll need to ride all of the horses in your barn. It's also highly customizable: a removable noseband and throat latch allow you to convert to a noseband-less bridle or headstall, and quick clip bit attachments for fast, effortless bit swapping. This versatile bridle also features backing guards on the snaps and a padded crown for comfort. Ideal for a sales barn or busy training or lesson programs! Web reins with snap ends included.

The Plymouth® Bling Dressage Bridle by SmartPak is crafted from durable, imported leather and features a curved browband with beautiful crystal detailing. It's quality workmanship is shown in the padded noseband and browband, fine details, and stainless steel hardware. Offered with a plain noseband and flash, or a crank noseband without a flash. Comes complete with matching web reins.  Perfect for everyday use, and an unbeatable value!

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The Harwich® Crystal Double Bridle by SmartPak offers beautiful style and outstanding quality. Crafted from vegetable-tanned leather, this Weymouth bridle features a curved crystal browband, padded and tapered noseband with crank back to avoid bit pinching and equalize pressure, and padded, contoured monocrown headstall for poll and ear comfort. Its superb craftsmanship is reflected in the fine details and stainless steel hardware. Comes complete with 54" snaffle reins and 54" curb reins for an amazing value!
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Horseware's Micklem 2 bridle is designed from the inside out to overcome the main areas of bridle discomfort. The Micklem 2 helps avoid discomfort caused by pressure on the nerves, poll, and ears, as well as easing numbness in the lower half of your horse’s face that can be caused by pressure on the nerves. This bridle is also designed to minimize internal mouth damage and reduce any discomfort or restriction of breathing caused by low fitting dropped nosebands. Lastly, the Micklem 2 bridle lessens discomfort and pain under the tongue caused by pressure.

The key improvements to the Micklem 2 bridle are improved leather quality, a new curved crownpiece, as well as a new noseband, browband, and bottom back strap. Additional improvements include making the bit straps longer in length and slightly wider, refined buckles, and softened angles throughout the entire bridle.

Sold with reins.

Please note: In the US, the Horseware Micklem® 2 Multibridle is only sold with the curb groove attachment. Other advertisements may show an alternative bitless bridle strap that connects over the poll, however, this strap is not available for sale in the US or from SmartPak.

The Kavalkade Ergonomic Ivana Bridle is a refined and elegant black patent leather English caveson bridle. It truly has all the features of an ergonomic bridle for a comfortable fit for the horse! The noseband is softly padded with a special curved design below the cheekbone, and the extra wide crown piece is ergonomically shaped for comfort. The bling curved browband has white, grey, and black crystal stones to enhance the shiny look of the patent leather details throughout this bridle. Includes rubberized reins with stop ridges for a comfortable grip for the rider.

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The Shires Velocity Lusso Ergonomic Flash Bridle features next level freedom and comfort, designed to avoid the sensitive facial nerves. The unique flash position helps inhibit evasion of the bit without impeding free flow of air to the nose, promoting unrestricted breathing. The bridle also features anti-shock leather lining at the headpiece, browband and noseband.

Reins sold separately. 

The Schockemoehle Stanford Bridle is an anatomical bridle with a sporty look! It features a pre-shaped crank noseband, pressure reducing head piece, flat cheeks, and throatlatch that is adjustable on both sides. The Stanford bridle is equipped with two browbands: one simple leather browband and one bling browband with a slim crystal chain. Made from high quality 100% vegetable tanned leather. Silver hardware. Reins not included.

Engineered in Germany. Imported.

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Horseware's Micklem 2 bridle is designed from the inside out to overcome the main areas of bridle discomfort. The Micklem 2 helps avoid discomfort caused by pressure on the nerves, poll, and ears, as well as easing numbness in the lower half of your horse’s face that can be caused by pressure on the nerves. This bridle is also designed to minimize internal mouth damage and reduce any discomfort or restriction of breathing caused by low fitting dropped nosebands. Lastly, the Micklem 2 bridle lessens discomfort and pain under the tongue caused by pressure.

The key improvements to the Micklem 2 bridle are improved leather quality, a new curved crownpiece, as well as a new noseband, browband, and bottom back strap. Additional improvements include making the bit straps longer in length and slightly wider, refined buckles, and softened angles throughout the entire bridle.

Reins not included.

This anatomical bridle by Schockemöhle leaves nothing to be desired for your horse! The curved caveson bypasses the main facial nerve and therefore puts less pressure on the sensitive areas of your horse's head. In addition, the softly padded crownpiece offers extra space for the ears. Also the curved browband, decorated with a trendy clincher, has a wide fit to avoid pinching in the area of the eyes and ears. The flash strap is positioned in a way that makes unrestricted breathing possible for the horse at any time. Thanks to the useful buckles, the bridle can be quickly and simply adjusted.

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The snaffle bridle for limitless performance! An anatomically formed, softly padded crownpiece provides the ultimate comfort and pressure relief for your horse. Features an anatomically correct removable flash noseband and a waved browband, both with beautiful white decorative stitching for an elegant finish. Includes web reins with hand grips.

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The Wintec Bridle with Flash is lightweight, durable, and easy to care for. A traditional design with a flash noseband, this bridle is designed to offer a little assistance for added control and communication when needed. Constructed of a durable Equi-Leather which is exceptionally hard wearing with a smooth, leather-look finish with the added convenience of being weatherproof, mud-proof, splash-proof and easy-care. Reins not included.

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Get the perfect fit for your horse with the Harwich® Ergonomic Bridle Noseband by SmartPak. Ideal for hard-to-fit horses or as a replacement piece! Shaped to keep pressure off major facial nerves and arteries and avoid interference with the bit, this anatomic noseband is a great choice for sensitive horses. Padded for comfort. Available with or without flash – style with flash has smartly placed straps to prevent the noseband getting pulled down.

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Get the perfect fit for your horse with the Harwich® Ergonomic Bridle Cheek Pieces by SmartPak. Ideal for hard-to-fit horses or as a replacement piece! Hook stud bit attachment and buckles to crown. We recommend taking your horse's bit into consideration when selecting a size; taller bits such as pelhams or elevators may need shorter cheek pieces to sit correctly in your horse's mouth.

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The LeMieux Work Bridle is both stylish and practical with a removable flash on the raised padded noseband, making it ideal for everyday use. Made from beautifully soft oiled leather that provides that ‘broken in feeling’ from day one avoiding the stiffness of a new leather bridle. The clip on the cheekpieces allows the bit to be changed quickly and easily, and the throatlatch clips onto D-rings on the crownpiece making it fully detachable. This bridle features an anatomically shaped crownpiece with soft padded cut away around the ears and poll to aid in the distribution of pressure, maximizing comfort. Details include a raised padded browband and roller buckles on the flash with a buckle guard.

Black with silver fittings or brown with brass fittings.

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A brilliant bridle masterpiece with an anatomically formed, softly padded crownpiece for the ultimate comfort and pressure relief for your horse. The softly lined patent leather noseband leaves room for the cheekbones and optic nerves of the horse and features a removable flash. Lovely waved browband with premium clear crystals. Hook studs closures. Comfort reins with stops are included.

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The LeMieux Classic Dressage Bridle is a traditional bridle with a contemporary twist, and is made for the ring! The delicate, detachable clincher browband is anatomically shaped and complements the padded crank noseband beautifully. For additional comfort, the crank pad has excellent cushioning and roller buckles on the crank strap and flash. The throatlatch fastens discretely under the jaw for a slim look. Made from beautifully soft European leather and features an anatomically shaped crownpiece with soft padded cut away around the ears and poll to aid in the distribution of pressure, maximizing comfort. Silver fittings.

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The Nantucket Ergonomic Dressage Bridle was designed with premium craftsmanship for elite performance and comfort. Made of high-quality English leather, the bridle is soft and supple with a luxurious feel right out of the included storage bag. Its padded poll relief crownpiece is contoured for unrestricted ear movement and features a 2" wide air gap to remove pressure from the poll and nuchal ligament. The bridle further reduces facial pressure with a curved browband and anatomic noseband shaped to avoid facial nerves. The innovative integrated noseband stabilizes the bit, allowing for clearer aids and making the bridle an excellent choice for sensitive horses. Individually positioned flash straps are set wide to not interfere with airways and prevent the noseband being pulled down. Finally, a soft chin pad provides cushioning under the noseband buckle. Leather reins with inner grip and stoppers are included.

The Schockemoehle Milton Anatomic Bridle is an ergonomic double bridle with a head piece based on the well-known Equitus models. Due to its anatomical shape, the headpiece offers a lot of freedom for the ears and pressure relief. The 2" wide noseband offers maximum wearing comfort for the horse thanks to its anatomical fit. It is softly padded, tapered to the sides and also has lined D-rings and buckles. The elegant look is also underlined by the curved browband, which is decorated with crystals of different sizes.

Reins sold separately.

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The Shires Velocity Lusso Curved Ergonomic Flash Bridle features a curved noseband that helps relieves compression from the cheekbones, jaw and sensitive nerve endings. The padded integrated noseband and flash strap spread pressure, creating a less restricted feeling for the horse.  There is also a generous, anti-shock leather padding at the headpiece, browband and noseband.

Reins sold separately. 

The Vespucci Classic Dressage Bridle features a double raised design on the noseband and browband giving it a distinctive attractive look on any horse. The bridle also features padding on the flash and noseband.

Reins sold separately.

The Schockemoehle Venice Double Bridle is an elegant rolled double bridle with an anatomically shaped patent leather noseband. The headpiece is specifically adapted to the horse’s anatomy and allows free movement of the ears. The comfort of the horse is significantly improved due to the reduction of pressure in the sensitive areas such as the cheekbones and neck. Reins not included.

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This nylon web Shires Fleece Lined Lunge Cavesson features synthetic wool fleece padding at the nose and padding at the poll for enhanced comfort and to prevent chaffing. Fully adjustable for the perfect fit.