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Question by  heloo98 (51)

How do I go about selecting bridles for horses?

I just got my first horse.

 
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Answer by  partyanimal33 (452)

Bridles themselves come in four sizes, pony, cob, full and oversize. Most normal horses will wear a full size and take a 5' bit. Larger horses may be an oversize and wear a 5 1/2 bit and ponies will be smaller with usually a 4 1/2 bit.

 
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Answer by  lemily33 (56)

If you're riding English you should look for an English bridle with a snaffle bit (a bit that has a joint in the middle and no leverage action). If you're riding Western you should look for a Western bridle and a bit with leverage action (shanks that extend down from the bit). Get information from the internet about checking fit.

 
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Answer by  case (1261)

This will depend on what discipline you want to ride and how your horse has been trained. If you want to just trail ride then I would chose a western bridle with curb bit. I would only use a curb bit if the horse already knows how to neck rein.

 
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