English Bridle Parts and Accessories
Sometimes whether due to an accident or age, you need to replace parts of an English bridle. Much more economical than replacing the whole bridle, purchasing just the bridle part you need is easy.
Replacement bridle crown pieces can either replace a broken or cracked crown or you might choose to purchase a longer crown piece for a larger horse or a more padded or contoured version for a better fit.
A bridle noseband or caveson is often a bridle part that is replaced for fashion or function as they are available with fancy stitching, padding and different types of closures like the Draw-Tite with roller buckles.
Another English bridle part often replaced is the cheek piece. An important bridle part, the cheek piece is generally available in a few lengths to allow for different size horses and ponies. The cheek piece is the bridle part that holds the bit onto the crown piece and gives the bridle its length from top to bottom.
Types of Bridles Available at Schneiders
English Cavesons: Our English bridles are exquisitely designed handcrafted by skilled artisans using premium quality leather. Finely tooled and detailed, these extremely durable and comfortable bridles are an amazing value, and we have elegant English bridles for all disciplines.
Hunter and Jumper Bridles: We have finely crafted hunter and jumper bridles from Joseph Sterling®, Pinnacle, Premier, Pessoa® and Micklem. Made from the finest hand-finished Sedgewick of England leather, Joseph Sterling® bridles have features like padded crowns, raised stitch design on caveson and browband, hand-rubbed bevel edges and stainless steel hardware. Pinnacle bridles have padded cut-out crowns, padded and stitched browband, and caveson, heavy-duty hardware and stitched laced reins. Premiere bridles are an excellent value as entry-level bridles for training or local shows.
Dressage Bridles: In our dressage bridles, Joseph Sterling® once again sets the standard, with the finest bridles designed for the finer builds of dressage horses. Features include a more petite caveson and browband, padded crown to eliminate pressure, stainless steel hardware and Fold-Away® flash loop. Certain styles can be easily converted from a snaffle bridle to a double bridle. The Micklem Competition bridle is another handsomely designed dressage bridle, with padded noseband, browband, and cheeks plus stainless steel hardware and included rubber reins.
Saddle Seat and Show Hack Bridles: Saddle seat and show hack bridles are designed with exceptional craftsmanship. Matching caveson and browband sets that beautifully complement these bridles are available. Features of the Joseph Sterling® bridles include exquisite styling and stainless steel buckles and hook/stud fasteners. These bridles are sized to fit most Arabians, Half Arabians, Morgans, and Saddlebreds. Their comfort model has a padded crown to eliminate pressure at the ears and poll. Certain models include the main headstall, bradoon hanger and two sets of reins.