Double Rein Bridles

Off to the high school – with a curb bit

In classical riding, horses are switched to a curb bit with a snaffle bit after basic training. This means that from now on there is room for two bits in the horse's mouth: a curb bit, a bar bit with straps and the so-called snaffle bit, which has a smaller diameter than a normal snaffle bit. Because there are two bits in the horse's mouth, two pairs of reins are used. In most cases, the young horse adapts well to a curb bit with a snaffle bit. At first the curb rein - which is usually a little narrower than the snaffle rein - can be placed on the neck or held very loosely. Little by little the horse gets used to the effect of the curb bit.

In order to attach both bits, a special curb bridle is required. It differs from the snaffle bridle mainly in that it has an additional cheek piece or a backing strap.

CORELLI bridle

This Portuguese-style model is an excellent eye-catcher for special occasions - but also for everyday training. The curved Cortesia buckles and the narrow straps give this curb bridle an elegant look. On the large, angular heads of the Lusitanos - but of course also on any other breed - the CORELLI model looks particularly sleek and stylish.

Colors and fit

The CORELLI double bridle also generally fits thoroughbreds and warmbloods very well, as most straps can be adjusted to be either very long or very short.

The headpiece is anatomically cut out behind the ears to relieve pressure on this sensitive area. As is usual with a snaffle bridle, the noseband is guided through two straps in the cheek piece. The bit is buckled into these straps on the curb bit. The bridle is buckled into the additional cheek straps in such a way that the two bits do not overlap in the horse's mouth.

Because the bridle should match the color of the rest of the equipment, it is available in three leather colors - each with silver or gold Cortesia buckles. This means there is no need to make any compromises.

A bridle for the entire training

Another advantage of this decorative bridle is its great flexibility. The removable under-strap means it can be used for riding with a bridle or with one or two reins on a curb bit. To ride with a curb bit under-strap, all you have to do is push the under-strap back under the headpiece.

Once you have bought one, you have all the options. It can make sense to buy a double bridle for a young horse, to train it to use a snaffle first and then to switch to a double bridle with a bridle pad. If well looked after, the CORELLI double bridle will make this long journey without any problems due to its excellent quality.