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The Zaldi newborn colt bridle has the following characteristics:
- Made of nylon.
- It can be used up to three months of life.
- One size.
How to place the headrest
HOW TO PLACE THE HEADSET
When placing the bridle, the first thing to take into account is the animal's state of mind; he may be calm, making our work much easier; but it is also very likely that he is nervous and raises his head, as if avoiding being "hooked"; it is important to know how to act in any of these situations.
- TO PLACE THE BRIDLE ON A CALM HORSE
- Check that the noseband and stifle are unbuckled
- Place the buckle of the reins over the headstall and hang the bridle over your left shoulder (making sure the browband is facing out)
- Stand to the left of the horse. Take the bridle from the block and remove the halter
- Pass the reins over the horse's head, holding them at the neck while you remove the bridle. Hang up the bridle after removing it, otherwise the horse may become entangled in it
- Take the bridle, holding it by the headstall with the right hand and letting the bit rest in the left hand or vice versa, whichever is easier for you
- Bring the bit close to the horse's lips and insert your thumb in the corner of its mouth, which will force it to open its mouth
- As soon as the animal opens its mouth, gently insert the bit, while lifting the bridle towards the ears
- Once the bridle is in the horse's mouth, you can use your left hand to gently pass the bridle over the horse's ears
- Adjust the noseband and the stifle
- HEADSETTING AN UNCONCERNED HORSE
It will undoubtedly be much more difficult to headstall a horse that is restless and raises its head. If this is your case, we recommend that you follow the steps below:- Check that the noseband and stifle are unbuckled
- Place the buckle of the reins on the headstall and hang the bridle on his left shoulder (making sure that the browband is facing outwards)
- Stand to the left of the horse. Take the bridle from the stable and remove the halter
- Pass the reins over the horse's head, holding them at the neck while you remove the bridle. Hang up the bridle after removing it, as otherwise the horse may become entangled in the bridle
- Hold the bridle with your left hand. Pass your right arm under the horse's jaw and around his head, holding it with your hand
- Hold the uprights with your right hand while still holding the horse's head, so that he cannot lift his head
- Use your thumb to open the mouth and introduce the mouthpiece, while you raise the bridle towards the ears. At all times you should keep your hand on the horse's head so that he cannot lift it
- When you have the bridle in the mouth, you can use your left hand to gently pass the bridle over the horse's ears
- Adjust the noseband and the stifle
Check each element of the bridle one by one:- Cheeks: keep in mind that shortening or lengthening them will modify the position of the bit
- Headstall: it should rest on the nape of the horse's neck. The saddles should be buckled on both sides of the headstall, at the same height and just above the eyes
- Frontalera: it should be low enough so that it does not rub the horse's ears. Once it has been fastened, there should be enough slack to allow the toes to pass through comfortably. Keep in mind that if it is too long, it will move backwards and if it is too short, it will press on the base of the ears, causing pinching and rubbing
- Stifle: once adjusted, it should make enough room to allow your hand to pass between it and the horse's jaw. If it is too tight, it will make breathing difficult when the horse's head and neck are lowered
- Noseband: after adjustment, there should be enough space to pass two fingers between the noseband and the jaw. It should be at a height of approximately 2.5 cm below the cheek bone
- If the horse is to be bridled or led at the rope, the reins should be crossed and buckled around the neck
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