HFI Merano Bridle

This bridle comes in size Full. If in doubt, compare the strap lengths with your current bridle rather than going by the type of horse.

First adjust the headpiece so the wide section falls neatly behind the ears and presses nowhere on the base of the ears. Then set the cheekpieces, until the bit sits quietly in the corners of the mouth. Leave two fingers of room under the noseband and a flat hand under the throatlash. You fasten the flash strap looser than the noseband.

If you want the French version, take the flash strap off and check the position of the noseband again; without a flash strap it often sits slightly differently. If you work with a bit that takes up a lot of room at the corners of the mouth, check whether the chin pad still lies flat.

For maintenance a fixed routine is enough: wipe down after every ride, leather soap every few weeks and then leather balm. Let the leather dry at room temperature and store the bridle on a wide hook. Rinse the rubber reins with lukewarm water; rubber does not tolerate leather balm.

The Merano is a logical choice when you are specifically looking for an anatomical bridle with a convertible noseband and an adjustable chin pad, and when you want a set of reins included straight away. It is usable for training and competition.

If your horse needs a size other than Full, you are better off looking at another model from our range. If you are expressly after a drop or grackle noseband, the Merano does not offer that. And if you prefer to ride with leather reins, bear in mind that rubber reins come with this bridle.

Place the wide headpiece behind the ears, then adjust the cheekpieces until the bit rests quietly in the corners of the mouth. Leave two fingers under the noseband and a flat hand under the throatlash; fasten the flash strap looser. Removing the flash strap for the French version? Check the position of the noseband again.

Wipe the leather after every ride, use leather soap every few weeks followed by leather balm and let it dry at room temperature. Rinse the supplied 5/8 rubber reins with lukewarm water, without leather balm.

Are the reins included?
Yes. 5/8 rubber reins in supple rubber are supplied with the bridle.

Which size do I take?
This bridle comes in size Full, the usual size for an adult warmblood head. If in doubt, compare the strap lengths with your current bridle.

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 combined noseband with an adjustable chin pad. You can convert it into a French noseband.

What does 5/8 mean on the reins?
That is the width of the rein in inches, a middle width between narrow and wide reins.

Which colours is the Merano available in?
In black and in brown.

How do I care for the leather and the rubber reins?
Wipe the leather down after every ride and treat it regularly with leather soap and leather balm. Rinse the rubber reins with lukewarm water, without leather balm.

• Anatomical leather bridle from HFI, model Merano
• Wide headpiece, padded and lined with supple leather
• Anatomically shaped and padded browband and noseband
• Combined noseband with adjustable chin pad
• Noseband convertible into a French noseband
• Cream stitching and square stainless steel buckles
• 5/8 rubber reins included
• Available in black and brown, size Full