Bridle Comparison & Materials

 A list of differences between the bridle styles and the materials they are made from.
Differences between styles
The English Stockhorse and Western styles all work the same the only difference being that the Stockhorse style has a ring headpiece allowing the browband to selfadjust its position. It also has a solid padded headpiece.
The English beta biothane and Western style have a split headpiece that is flexible so the browband can be moved or changed easily.
The Western style features scalloped cheeks and browband with silver conchos and the deluxe biothane has a plaited horsehair browband and plain cheek pieces.

The Euro and Dressage bridles have a single padded headpiece with a raised leather browband and noseband. They are made of highquality English leather.
The English style has a single padded headpiece and flat padded noseband made from drumdyed leather and also comes in Beta Biothane.
The Performer Rope Bridles are made from highquality marinegrade polyester rope with an antigall padded noseband and stainless steel rings.
Polyester Rope Qualities
Its firm yet soft and durable unlike cheap polyethylene and polypropylene ropes typically seen in hardware stores. Polyester will not harden or break down with age. It is not affected by water will not rot mold or mildew and is resistant to most acids and oils Cheap polypropylene halter cords and webbing have a much lower breaking strain about 30 less and lose another 30 per year through age Polyester ropes lose only 3 per year making ropes that can be relied on for much longer Knots tied in polyester will hold tight but can always be undone should adjustment be required Fully washable when it gets dirty just throw it into the washing machine to look good as new. Polyester can be washed with normal household detergents in warm water Colorfast will have only minor fading over the long life of the rope Low abrasion polyester produces less friction so that means a greatly reduced chance of rope burn and less abrasion on your horses skin Polyester is the material that most marine ropes are made from and is used on the outside of climbing ropes to protect them from abrasion. Hightech ropes use polyester to protect them from wear and UV light.
All LightRider Bitless Bridles feature the unique chinstrap that snugs up when in use and releases when the pressure does when fitted correctly. The chinstrap will not tighten or clamp down on the horse because