LJ Leathers Headstall London Combi. Noseband

The LJ Leathers London Bridle is a leather snaffle bridle with an anatomically shaped combined noseband, a soft ergonomic headpiece and concealed fastenings. It is made from European leather and has a curved browband. For riders who want a cleanly finished bridle for dressage, jumping and all-round use. Reins are not included.

About this bridle

The London is a bridle that stands or falls on its finish. The most striking detail is the concealed fastenings: the buckles are tucked away instead of sitting visibly on the outside. The line of the straps therefore runs on without interruption, and the bridle looks quieter and neater, certainly in a dressage test or in photographs.

The combined noseband is anatomically shaped. Combined means that a flash strap hangs under the noseband, runs beneath the bit and holds the bit more stable in the mouth. That makes the contact quieter. The anatomical shape lets the strap follow the line of the nasal bone and make contact across its full width, rather than pressing on a small area with an edge.

The headpiece is soft and ergonomically shaped. It follows the shape of the poll behind the ears and carries the weight of the bridle over a wider surface. You notice it with horses that react when a narrow, hard headpiece sits high behind the ears.

The curved browband dips slightly in the middle and so leaves more room at the base of the ears. At the same time, that curve gives the head a softer, more elegant line than a perfectly straight browband.

The leather is good-quality European leather: supple, strong and neatly finished. It is the kind of leather that only gets better the more you use and care for it. All straps are adjustable, so you can fit the bridle to different head shapes.

The model is available in the colours conkur and black, in size Full. Reins are not included; you choose those separately.

Key benefits

• Concealed fastenings for a clean finish without visible buckles
• Anatomically shaped combined noseband that makes contact across its full width
• Flash strap that holds the bit more stable in the mouth
• Soft ergonomic headpiece that spreads the weight more widely
• Curved browband that leaves room at the base of the ears
• Supple, strong European leather
• Adjustable throughout, so it can be fitted to different head shapes

Practical advice

We offer the London as standard in Full. If you are unsure, lay out a bridle that fits your horse well and compare the length of the noseband and the cheekpieces: those tell you more than the size name.

Concealed fastenings ask for a little patience when adjusting. You have to slide the end of the strap through the fastening rather than simply folding it over, which is stiffer the first few times because new leather is still firm. Work calmly and do not force anything. After a few weeks it runs smoothly.

Adjust the bridle from the top down: first the headpiece, then the cheekpieces so the bit sits quietly in the corners of the mouth, then the noseband and finally the flash strap. The flash strap should stay looser than the noseband itself.

Care for the leather regularly. Wipe off sweat and sand after the ride, clean weekly with saddle soap and then feed the leather with a thin layer of leather balm. Pay extra attention around the concealed fastenings when cleaning: sand collects there. Let wet leather dry at room temperature and hang the bridle on a wide bracket.

When to choose this bridle

The London suits the rider who values a neat, clean finish and wants a combined noseband. It works in dressage, jumping and all-round disciplines, and fits daily training just as well as competition.

If you want a sportier, straighter look, a model with a straight browband from our range is a better match. If you specifically want a grackle noseband or a drop noseband, look for a model where that type is stated. And if you want a complete set in one go, keep in mind that the reins come separately here.

Technical specifications

• Brand: LJ Leathers
• Model: London
• Type: snaffle bridle
• Noseband: anatomically shaped combined noseband with flash strap
• Headpiece: soft and ergonomically shaped
• Browband: curved
• Leather: European leather
• Fastenings: concealed fastenings, adjustable
• Colours: conkur, black
• Size: Full
• Reins: not included
• Disciplines: dressage, jumping, all-round disciplines
• Care: clean with saddle soap, then feed with leather balm

Frequently asked questions

Are the reins included?
No. This bridle is supplied without reins.

What type of noseband does this bridle have?
An anatomically shaped combined noseband, so a noseband with a flash strap under the bit.

Which size should I take?
We offer the London as standard in Full. If in doubt, measure the noseband and cheekpieces of a bridle that fits your horse well.

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

What are concealed fastenings?
Fastenings where the buckle is tucked away instead of sitting visibly on the outside. That gives a clean finish, but adjusting is a little slower than with a normal buckle.

Which colours does this bridle come in?
In conkur and in black.

How do I care for the leather?
Wipe it down after the ride, clean weekly with saddle soap and then feed it with leather balm. Clean extra carefully around the concealed fastenings, where sand collects.

In summary

• The LJ Leathers London Bridle is a leather snaffle bridle with concealed fastenings.
• The combined noseband is anatomically shaped and has a flash strap under the bit.
• The headpiece is soft and ergonomically shaped, the browband is curved.
• The bridle is made from European leather.
• Available in conkur and black, in size Full.
• Reins are not included.
• Usable in dressage, jumping and all-round disciplines.

LJ Leathers

LJ Leathers is een merk dat gespecialiseerd is in kwalitatieve lederen ruitersportuitrusting. Het merk ontwikkelt producten die traditioneel vakmanschap combineren met functioneel design, met aandacht voor comfort voor zowel paard als ruiter.

Het assortiment van LJ Leathers omvat onder andere hoofdstellen, teugels en andere lederen accessoires die vervaardigd worden uit zorgvuldig geselecteerd leder. De producten worden ontworpen met aandacht voor een goede pasvorm, duurzaamheid en een verzorgde afwerking.

Dankzij de combinatie van kwalitatief leder, degelijke afwerking en praktische ontwerpen is LJ Leathers een merk dat aansluit bij ruiters die op zoek zijn naar betrouwbare lederen uitrusting voor dagelijks gebruik.