Bridle parts
This part goes into the horses mouth
Bit
The main reason a horse wears a bridle
to control and communicate with the horse
one thing you should do before bridling a horse
Staying calm and checking the bridle
Before putting on the bridle
Putting the reins over the horses neck
one or two wrinkles
this part holds the bit in place
cheek pieces
What riders use to guide and stop the horse
the reins
why you should stand on the left side of the horse
because horses are trained to be handled on the left side
what you do to help the horse open its mouth
gently pressuring the bit against the horse's lips
How tight the noseband should be
snug
should be able to stick two fingers underneath
headstall
why is the bit important for communication
to give signals to the horse
why should you never force the bit into the horse's mouth
because it can hurt the horses mouth
what you do after the bit is in the mouth
lifting the headstall over the ears
why comfort is important when fitting a bridle
to keep the horse relaxed and responsive
this part keeps the bridle from sliding back
noseband
what could happen if a bridle does not fit correctly
discomfort, pain, or loss of control
what you should check after the bridle is on
fit, comfort, and proper placement
Dependent on the bridle, what do you do after you place the headstall over the ears?
Buckle the throatlatch strap
what signs show a bridle may be too tight
rubbing, head tossing, or not listening to commands
this part attaches to the rider to the bridle
reins
why bridles are adjusted differently for each horse
because horses have different head sizes and shaped
a safety mistake that could scare or hurt the horse
moving too fast or yanking on the bridle
The final thing you should do before riding
checking all straps and adjustments
why checking teeth and mouth matters when bridling
to prevent pain or discomfort from the bit