A general overview of the parts of the English Bridle.
The english bridle is placed on the horses head and is used to apply pressure to specific points of the head to get the horse to respond to the rider.
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Browband - the piece that lays across the horses forehead.
Cheekpiece - the piece that extends down from the browband and attaches to the bit
Crownpiece - the piece that goes over the poll of the horse.
Noseband - the piece that goes around the nose.
Throatlatch - the piece that goes around the neck; prevents the bridle from coming off the horse
| Author Kelly Bell's (nee: Ashbacher) knowledge of horses grew in local 4-H and open shows competing in Western pleasure, Western equitation, English Pleasure, English Equitation, Trail, Showmaship and Halter classes. Kelly competed with two horses over her showing career; a sorrel Quarter Horse mare, Double D Fashion and a Sorrel Overo Paint mare, Little Partee Sis. |