THE HISTORY OF...
BRIDLE No. 08
This bridle was launched over 5 years ago under the name NIRAK at PS of SWEDEN. The name is KARIN spelled backward, and when Karin sold PS, she brought along a few bridle models she had already designed in her previous company. Now, this highly popular bridle model has been upgraded and redesigned, and it is now part of our OCTA CONCEPT.
COMBINATION NOSEBAND
COMBINES THE EFFECT OF BOTH A BIT AND A HACKAMORE
This noseband is entirely unique in both design and function, with the noseband and cheekpiece connected. This means that when you take hold of the reins, pressure is also applied over the bridge of the nose. You can easily adjust the height of the noseband, which allows you to control the leverage effect. The higher the noseband, the gentler the pressure on the nose.
The noseband features a cushion on the inside, positioned directly over the nose bridge, and its "cracked" OCTA design ensures the noseband stays perfectly in place, naturally contouring to the shape of the nose. The strap fastened below the bit is convex, allowing it to sit gently around the bit without pushing it upwards into the mouth.
The distinctive OCTA symbol is placed at the center of the noseband.
PADDED IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES
HEADPIECE that protects the TMJ
The headpiece of this bridle, like all our others, is softly padded along the ear. It features a small "tunnel" where the mane can comfortably fit, but most importantly, the headpiece includes a perfectly positioned cushion to protect the TMJ (temporomandibular joint), which, simply put, is the joint where the lower jaw attaches to the skull. It is considered the most sensitive joint in the horse’s body and can be compared to our temples.
COMMON PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH TMJ PAIN
- Head shaking
- Sensitive ears, head-shyness, reluctance to be bridled
- Tendency to place the tongue over the bit
- Tension in the neck
- Prefers to carry the head slightly tilted
The browband is easy to change but has a fixed position, so it cannot move up or down.
RECOMMENDED FOR
YOUNG HORSES where you want to preserve their sensitive mouth and be gentle with your hands while still having full impact.
HOT HORSES where you may need some help in encouraging the horse to back off due to the pressure on the nose bridge instead of having to switch to a harsher bit.
CROSS-COUNTRY IN EVENTING where you want to keep the airways completely free with a tightly fastened noseband while still maintaining full control.
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Size chart
| Size |
| Bust XS |
| Waist XS |
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 1X |
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| Bust | 32 | 34 | 36 | 40 | 43 | 45 |
| Waist | 24 | 26 | 28 | 32 | 35 | 37 |
* Sizes are American and expressed in inches.