EDIX Brightstar Hackamore Bitless Bridle
This is the Brightstar hackamore bitless bridle from EDIX. The bridle is available in sizes pony and cob in the colors brown, black, cognac, and natural. Each color has its own beaded insert on the noseband.
- Sizes: Pony or Cob
- Colors: Brown, Black, Cognac, and Natural
- Type: Hackamore
- Features: EDIX anatomical headpiece
- Material: Argentine leather
- Note:Excludes reins and hackamore
Benefits of the EDIX Brightstar Bitless Bridle:
- Anatomical headpiece ensures pressure-free ears
- Jaw strap is positioned to keep cheekpieces away from the eyes, and there's no browband to limit this effect
- Direct release
- The headpiece and noseband are softly padded
- The headpiece is adjustable for a perfect fit
- Elegantly decorated leather
- You can choose which hackamore you want to use
- A bit can also be placed in this bridle, but not in the English style
- You can also insert sidepull rings into this bridle instead of a hackamore; 4 pieces are needed.
- Matching browbands, western pads, and saddle bags are available separately.
What is a Hackamore Bitless Bridle?
A hackamore noseband applies pressure on the nose and chin. The effect is sharper than, for example, a cross-under bridle, but the release is better than with a cross-under. A sidepull only applies pressure on the nose, but without the hackamore, it is less sharp. This is due to the hackamore shanks that are part of the bitless noseband. These shanks have a leverage effect—the longer the shank, the greater the leverage. The aids you give with your hand are thus amplified by the hackamore shank and have more influence on your horse.
No Browband
At EDIX, we recommend using your bridle without a browband. A browband is not necessary to keep your bridle stable on your horse. This ensures that there is no pressure behind the ears and on the poll. We also believe that less is more. It's beautiful to see your horse's face without a browband. If you prefer a browband, they are available separately.
Colors of the EDIX Bitless Bridle:
- Natural: Bead pattern winter Aztec
- Cognac: Bead pattern multicolor
- Brown: Bead pattern brown Aztec
- Black: Bead pattern fluorescent
Material of the EDIX Brightstar Bitless Bridle:
Sizes of the EDIX Bridle:
Fitting the Brightstar Bridle
A hackamore fits like a regular bridle. The noseband should hover about 4 fingers above the mouth. It should not rest on the sensitive lower nasal bone. Try to maintain a distance of 2 fingers from the cheekbones. The chin strap can be snug but make sure the horse can still comfortably open its mouth. If the chin strap is too loose, the aids become less clear for your horse/pony, and it also increases the chance of the horse losing its bridle.
Delivery of the EDIX Bridle:
Upon ordering, you will receive only the headpiece with the nose and chin strap. Not included are:
Maintenance of Argentine Leather:
For maintaining the bridle, EDIX recommends using Oakwood products. Be careful with the light leather colors, as they may darken with the use of care products. Always choose a product that is as colorless as possible.
