drop noseband

[mu0ljk]

Has anybody got any pictures of their horses wearing a drop noseband? I have just had one arrive for Dylan but I am unsure how far down it should go?

Thanks. :)

[FeatheryFeet]

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[5.7FB+16.2FC]

were to buy???:confused::D

[mu0ljk]

Thanks! I was unsure about how the strap fitted at the back - ie over or behind the bit - I thought it went over but I didn't want to put it on and ride incase it was wrong! :o

5.7FB+16.2FC I got mine from Barnstormers but I think it may be a little small. :(

[Mehitabel]

if you run your hand down the horse's nose, you'll feel where the nose bone ends and it becomes cartilage : http://www.oum.ox.ac.uk/thezone/animals/life/images/teeth01.jpg
you see the little spikey bit at the end - where the gap is between that and the rest of the skull - 2 on this second illustration - http://www.bitlessbridle.co.uk/images/fitting-skull.jpg . lower than that and it'll b uncomfortable - you want it on the bone, not on the soft tissue.

[posie]

http://www.sustainabledressage.com/tack/bridle.php
great bit on here about drop nosebands and their fit...

[Iron Maiden]

I probably have Mrs P's a bit higher than Feathery Feet but I'm paranoid about it interfering with her breathing:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o233/rancidprong/adrop.jpg

It makes her head look a bit long but it does it's job!

[Iron Maiden]

were to buy???:confused::D


Decathlon do a whole bridle with a drop (no reins though) for about £8 ;)

[mu0ljk]

Iron Maiden that's a lovely picture! :cool:

Thanks everyone - I will try it tomorrow fingers crossed it fits.

Mehitabel and Posie they were useful and interesting links - thanks. :)

[5.7FB+16.2FC]

thank you iron maiden!! i think a drop would suit my boy :)