A dressage bridle is an essential part of the double bridle for advanced dressage riders. At Ruitersport Maddelin, you'll find an exclusive collection of bridles designed for maximum refinement, stability, and mouth-friendly pressure distribution . For horses ridden at a higher level, the bridle is the aid that brings calmness, promotes self-carriage, and enables subtle communication between rider and horse.

What exactly does a dressage pole do?

The dressage bar works through a combination of:

• Leverage ,
• Neck pressure via the curb chain ,
• Light tongue or low pressure ,
• And a lot of stability in the mouth .

In the hands of an experienced rider, the bar supports the horse in:

• More establishment,
• Better collection,
• A quieter jaw and mouth,
• And a more harmonious connection in the higher work.

The goal is never to become “stronger,” but to ride more smoothly, lightly, and with more balance .

Which horses is a bar suitable for?

A dressage pole is used for horses that:

• L open to collected walking (M/Z and above),
• Have a stable, light support,
• Be ready for refinement of aids and balance,
• And benefit from extra formation in the forehand.

Horses that are still restless in the mouth or do not move well enough on their own legs often need some time on a snaffle at first — but once they are ready, the snaffle can contribute enormously to harmony and self-carriage.

Different designs and materials

At Ruitersport Maddelin you'll find dressage bars in numerous variations, so you can fine-tune them precisely to your horse:

• Unbroken rods for stable, even pressure.
• Low, medium or high shape tongue arches for tongue freedom.
• Straight or slightly curved mouthpieces for a relaxed position.
• Sweet iron or copper alloys that stimulate saliva production.
• Stainless steel, titanium or aurigan for taste neutrality and stability.
• Short or long scissors , depending on the desired degree of leverage.

Each bar is precisely balanced to remain central, quiet, and comfortable in your mouth.

Mouth-friendly and FEI-compliant

All our dressage reins meet the guidelines for national and international dressage competitions. The curb chains are supple, the shanks perfectly finished, and the mouthpieces are completely safe and skin-friendly . So you can enter the arena with confidence—at any level.

The combination with the underlay snaffle

A dressage pole never functions alone.
The combination of:

• Rod (for uprighting and lever pressure) and
• Underlay bit (for direct, soft action)

ensures harmonious two-rein communication that allows you as a rider to give extremely subtle aids.
At Maddelin we are happy to help you put together the perfect combination.

Personal advice tailored to your needs

Choosing the right bar depends on:

• The shape of your horse's mouth,
• The tongue space,
• The degree of establishment,
• Your rein preference,
• And the desired feeling in the hand.

Our team is happy to advise you on which mouthpiece shape, material, and shank length best suits your horse and training level.
This way you ensure that you not only ride technically correctly, but also in a way that truly supports your horse's biomechanics and well-being.