Product Description

Square Raised Vespucci Figure 8 Bridle

Square Raised Vespucci Figure 8 Bridle is uniquely designed with square raised 3/4″ browband and noseband. Made from supple, long-lasting leather that will last for years with proper care. The padded Figure 8 stabilizer is part of the design to help disperse pressure, part of Peter Menet’s design. Peter developed these bridles to allow for better communication with the horse. The bridle is then complete with stainless steel buckles and stud hooks. Choose from two colors and sizes then continue the look with matching hand grip rubber reins. Or if you prefer, a set of long rubber reins.

• Vespucci quality leather in brown or black
• Square Raised browband and noseband
• Stainless steel buckles and stud hooks
• 5/8″ cheek pieces
• 3/4″ browband
• Designed to disperse pressure

Tricky Vernacular?

Mexican Noseband / Grackle Noseband / Figure 8 Noseband / Crossed Bridle

Where you come from determines what you call this type of noseband. The three names describe the same thing: a noseband where the straps are fastened with a buckle behind the upper jaw of the horse, above the cheekbone. The straps cross the nose on a diagonal, extending down under the bit where they then fasten there with a second buckle at the chin groove.

Why Use A Figure 8 Noseband?

The Figure Eight Noseband has a design to keep your horse’s mouth closed and prevents his jaw from crossing. Crossing their jaws and opening their mouths or “gapping” is an evasion of the bit that compromises the control you have over the horse. The figure 8 noseband purpose is realized by comparing its relatively high positioning on the horse’s nostrils to other nosebands. This high positioning of the straps does not pull the horse’s cheeks into his teeth while it ensures the nostrils are open for maximum air intake. Thus, this performance-enhancing design makes the Grackle noseband / figure 8 noseband very popular in the show jumping world and for cross country.