What does a crank noseband do?

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Since Limerick does not seem to fit the Warmblood bridle I got him, looks like I need to go into the draft/oversize bridle. The thing is that almost all of them in this size seem to use crank nosebands instead of regular nosebands...is it just a different way to fasten? Is one better then the other (or last longer?)

Thanks :)
 
The cranks double back on themselves to tighten and you can really 'crank' them up:(

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They are very padded and if used as inteneded, push the cheeks into the molars.

But they can just be used as a norml cavesson.
 
That noseband is dreadful, with a flash too. It allows you to tighten the noseband down far tighter than a buckle alone would. How uncomfy would that be for the horse?
 
I'm not a fan of crank nosebands :( - I have seen plenty that have been poorly used in unneccesary situations. However, if you ensure that you have space for at least two fingers when you fasten it, as you would a cavesson, then it should be more comfortable.
 
On the other hand, fastened normally (not tight) then they are meant to give a more even feel because of the way they do up (rollers at each side) so they are less likely to twist and have no buckle (without padding) to dig in.
But yes they can be cranked up tight and aren't nice like that.

J x
 
I got one with the bridle i was adamant to get lol. I dont fasten it tight at all, if anything it is a little slack and he has no problem with it!

But as mentioned they can be cranked tight which is not nice :(
 
Yes I've got one, but only do it up on first or second hole, certainly don't 'crank' it up tight. My bridle did come with a flash as well, but I don't use it, well apart from being attached to the D rings of my saddle for a balance strap!

Here is the web page that Pink's Lady has taken the diagram from:

http://www.sustainabledressage.com/tack/bridle.php#crank

Like all tack it can be used sensibly, in this case as an ordinary cavesson or abused.
 
Horse I used to excercise has that bridle - I like that the noseband comes through the headpiece, it looks really comfy.
I never knew they were designed to be 'cranked' up, I just used it like a normal noseband and it was fine! Nice and padded too and softer than usual where it does up under the jaw (with the padded panel). I just used to do it as tight as I would do any other noseband, never had any problems :)

xxx
 
Is that the Elevator?

I got an Elevator for the Saffmeister and was concerned about the Crank but I only do it up like I'd do a normal cavesson and it's fine. I love the Elevator, it's gorgeous ... oh, and so does she :)
 
I don't understand the concept of fitting a flash to a crank nosebands:confused:

I understood that they designed to take the place of a flash noseband, hence the idea of 'cranking' the jaws together. Two pieces of tack doing the same job?:confused::eek: A bit sever in my opinion. A case of fashion over common sense - but what do I know?

If I've got my facts right, they were originally used by dressage riders with double bridles where it's impractical to use a flash.
 
Bay Mare said:
Is that the Elevator?

I got an Elevator for the Saffmeister and was concerned about the Crank but I only do it up like I'd do a normal cavesson and it's fine. I love the Elevator, it's gorgeous ... oh, and so does she :)
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ooh, by 'she', do you mean me?! ;-)

I LOVE ELEVATORS, THEY'RE THE BEST BRIDLES ON THE PLANET!
sorry,. i've had another hyper day today.
...er
heh!
 
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