LeMieux Arika Drop Bridle

For sizing, compare the cheekpiece and the noseband circumference with your current bridle. If your horse has a wide or long head, X-Full will usually fit better than a Full that has to close on the last holes.

Adjust the drop noseband with the bit in the mouth. The strap should stay well below the cheekbone and must never pinch the soft part of the nose: leave two fingers of room easily. Check the adjustment again after the first few rides, because new leather still gives a little.

For care, a slightly damp cloth after every ride is enough, with saddle soap or leather balm every few weeks. Rubber reins are best rinsed off after a wet or muddy ride and simply left to air dry.

This bridle suits riders who school daily and want to work on calmness and fine communication, and horses that are sensitive in the mouth or still in training. It is suitable for dressage work and general schooling.

If you are looking for a bridle with a conventional noseband higher on the nose, or with a flash strap underneath, a combined model from our range is the better choice. And if you mainly want a pronounced competition look with patent leather and decorative stones, other models in our range are aimed at exactly that.

Adjust the drop noseband with the bit in the mouth. It stays well below the cheekbone and must never pinch the soft part of the nose: leave two fingers of room easily. Check again after the first rides. The rubber reins with stops are included.

Wipe the leather after every ride with a slightly damp cloth and use saddle soap or leather balm every few weeks. Rinse the rubber reins after a wet or muddy ride and let them air dry.

Are the reins included?
Yes. Rubber reins with stops come with this bridle.

Which size should I take?
Black/Silver comes in Cob, Full and X-Full, Brown/Silver in Full. Measure your current bridle and choose the size where the straps close in the middle of their adjustment range.

Does this bridle come in other sizes?
The sizes we stock as standard are listed under the technical specifications. Other sizes can be ordered in on request.

What type of noseband does this bridle have?
A drop noseband. It sits lower on the nose than a conventional noseband.

What colours is this bridle available in?
In Black/Silver and Brown/Silver.

How do I care for the leather?
Wipe away sweat and sand after every ride with a slightly damp cloth and treat the leather every few weeks with saddle soap or leather balm. Let it dry at room temperature.

Is this bridle suitable for a young horse?
Yes. The drop noseband and the anatomical headpiece make it a calm choice for horses in training.

• Bridle by LeMieux from the Arika line
• Drop noseband, softly padded and adjustable
• Anatomically shaped headpiece with room around the ears
• English leather with silver-coloured buckles and a slightly curved browband
• Rubber reins with stops included
• Black/Silver in Cob, Full and X-Full; Brown/Silver in Full
• Suitable for dressage, daily schooling and horses with a lot of mouth activity