It is considered to be more comfortable because of the
padded, curved headpiece. There is also a noseband strap that comes over the
top of the bridle to add a level of shock absorption. A good quality bridle
helps the horse and many riders who have experienced the new style says that
there was a noticeable difference between the new and the old style. Equestrian bridles in the old style
were positioned on the horse poll which is actually the most sensitive area of
any horse so they naturally want to protect this area, so many riders found
putting the old style bridle on to be quite a big task.
The bridle should be somewhere where the horse finds it
comfortable wearing and also as you want to have a good level of confidence
between you and the horse so you do not want to develop a level of nervousness
with you. As far as the new type of bridle is a concern it is so designed so
that it does not go near the ear of the horse and the nose strap is also thick
enough so that it exerts less pressure on a horse which again also adds to the
comfort of the horse.
Equestrian breeches
are the essential part of any riders wardrobe, from happy hackers to
world-class eventers and are now available in a multitude of colors, materials,
and sizes. The stretchy, close fit material that they are made from allows a
comfortable and safe ride, ensuring that the inner leg is not pinched. Breeches
normally only have the rear but will sometimes have the knees as well, what
discipline you compete it can sway your choice. Unlike casual trousers the
seams that are on the outside in breeches to prevent rubbing the horse and
rider.