BR Hunter Oxford Bridle

Size. Full suits the mature warmblood, Cob a finer or shorter head. If you fall between two sizes, measure the noseband of your current bridle and the length of the cheekpieces; those two figures settle it fastest.

Fitting. Hidden buckles feel a little stiff the first few times, because the leather is new and the straps are not yet broken in. Take your time and never force anything. Place the noseband roughly two fingers below the cheekbone, with two fingers of room between the strap and the nasal bone.

Care. New European leather needs some feeding at the start. Clean with glycerine soap, then apply a thin layer of leather balm and let it soak in. Repeat a little more often during the first weeks; after that, a session every few weeks is enough. Work under the hidden buckles too, because sweat collects there where you cannot see it.

Choose the Oxford if you ride hunter, or simply if you like a classic, restrained bridle in brown leather. It is also a sensible choice for showjumpers who want nothing flashy.

If you are looking for a bridle with a flash strap for extra bit stability, a model with a combined noseband from our range makes more sense, because the Oxford does not offer one. If you want a pronounced dressage look with crystals on the browband, a dressage bridle will suit you better. And if you ride with a black saddle and black tack, a black bridle from our range will match more closely, because the Oxford is offered in brown.

Place the noseband roughly two fingers below the cheekbone, with two fingers of room between the strap and the nasal bone. The hidden buckles feel a little stiff the first few times because the leather is new: take your time and never force anything. Reins are not included.

New European leather needs some feeding at the start. Clean with glycerine soap, apply a thin layer of leather balm and let it soak in. Do this a little more often during the first weeks; after that, a session every few weeks is enough. Work under the hidden buckles too, because sweat collects there.

Are the reins included?
No, the reins are not included and are chosen separately.

Which size should I take?
Full for a mature warmblood, Cob for a finer or shorter head. If in doubt, compare the noseband and cheekpieces of 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 on request.

What are hidden buckles?
Fastenings where the buckle is tucked away behind the leather, so you barely notice it and the straps read as continuous lines.

Which colour is this bridle available in?
In brown.

Is this bridle only for hunter?
No. The hunter look is the starting point, but the plain design also suits jumping and general use.

How do I care for the leather?
Clean with glycerine soap and then feed lightly with leather balm. New European leather needs a little more attention in the first weeks. Work under the hidden buckles as well.

Does this bridle have a flash strap?
The product specifications do not list a flash strap on this model. If you want that stability, look at a bridle with a combined noseband instead.

• The BR Hunter Oxford is a plain snaffle bridle in European leather, made for the hunter look.
• The noseband is anatomically shaped and therefore rests on a larger surface.
• The straight browband and hidden buckles keep the line clean and quiet.
• The fittings are silver-coloured.
• Available in brown, in sizes Cob and Full.
• Reins are not included.
• Suitable for hunter, jumping and classic everyday use.