* NOSEBAND The wide, anatomical noseband is designed to leave the cheekbones and nerve endings free by being swept up and extra wide. The noseband is provided with very soft padding to prevent pressure and chafing around the horse's jaw. We have chosen the pull-back strap as the padded cushion underneath always remains centered when you tighten the noseband, whether you use the outermost or innermost hole. * CHEEKPIECES Our sideparts are specially designed to reduce pressure from the neck via our elastic CradlesTM. A "cradles" is an extra elastic band that the bit should rest on. The elastic band is located partly in the sideparts at the bit but also on our reins. The idea is that they should act elastically and provide a higher degree of comfort for the horse, as they should allow the bit to "bounce". This should then relieve the teeth and jaw from static pressure. Many believe that horses prefer this type of bridle and that it can thus be more gentle and horse-friendly than regular bridles and reins. On this bridle, the sideparts are round-sewn and also have optional "cradles" with French hooks, making it easy to disconnect the "cradles" when entering the dressage arena. * BROWBAND The browband is round-sewn and completely moldable. When the browband arrives, it will be straight so that you can bend it yourself and change the shape for an optimal fit. Today, all our browbands are provided with a rubber-coated interior, so-called "anti-slip," which should keep the browband up and prevent it from sliding down. As if this were not enough, we also have our beloved Click-ItTM function, which makes it easy to remove and change the browband when needed, even when the horse is wearing the bridle. * COMPETITION Works for all disciplines and are approved by the FEI. We recommend checking with your local equestrian authorities for detailed information in your country. Remember to buy a throat latch, attach it to your browband, and ensure the vaggas are disconnected during dressage competitions. A compatible throat latch model for this bridle is: Flat w/ Rolled Stitched Recommended for horses: * Are stable in riding * Enjoy a classic noseband bridle * Are sensitive to pressure over the nose ridge Extra features: * Avoids pressure * Leaves the sensitive nerve endings free * Pullbackstrap * Round stitched * Italian, vegetable tanned leather * FEI approved for both horses and ponies in all disciplines when throatlatch is added Please note: * The throatlatch is not included with the bridle * Comes with PS bridle bag * Reins are not included with the bridle and needs to be purchased separately