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Competition Bridle
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William Micklem
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On Charli
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1967
“We need to be more open to
change and to allowing a good
idea to give way to a better idea.
My philosophy is never think you
can’t do something just because it
hasn’t been done before.”
William Micklem
BHS fellow, international coach, author and renowned horseman
A better way forward
The Micklem bridle is truly designed from the inside out, using the
shape of the skull itself. Traditional headwear can cause pressure
on the main areas of the horse’s head. The Micklem bridle avoids
these areas and subsequent pressure or discomfort.
• Top and Bottom Jaw - when looking at the skull of any horse it is obvious that the top jaw is considerably wider than the lower jaw and it therefore protrudes. This means that tight, cranked up nosebands and traditional lunge cavessons can cause huge discomfort and damage to the sensitive tissue inside the mouth. This is why we have a uniquely positioned noseband shape with diagonal side pieces avoiding the protruding molars and without any inward pressure.
• Pressure on the main motor and sensory nerves - these nerves exit to the outside of the skull at a point just underneath the normal position of the noseband. Continual pressure in this area can cause discomfort as well as numbness to the nose and lips. It can also damage blood vessels and other tissue, this is why the positioning and fitting of the Micklem bridle completely avoids the exit point of the facial nerves and any inward pressure in this area.
• Poll pressure - we have a widened, shaped and padded headpiece with no separate uncomfortable noseband strap.
• Pressure or discomfort on delicate and fragile nasal bones – these should never be subjected to the pressure of low fitting nosebands. This is why we have the front piece sitting on the nose higher than a normal dropped noseband.
• Tongue/Bars of mouth - when looking where the tongue and
bit have to fit within the narrow lower jaw, it is obvious why so
many horses understandably object to strong pressure on the tongue and bars - this is why we have a tongue protection system on both the Competition bridle and Multibridle, that
transfers any extra pressure on to the nose. Our bitless bridle options on the Multibridle are truly effective in avoiding all pressure in this area.
Suitable for horses and riders at every level, from professionals to
pleasure & pony riders, the Micklem bridle is loved by horses, loved
by trainers and is the most comfortable, effective and flexible bridle
ever designed.
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More comfortable, more humane
Relieves pressure on the sensitive parts of the head and
eliminates pain, numbness and damage to nerves,
veins and muscles.
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The noseband sits higher
than a dropped noseband and
the placement of the bottom
backstrap gives similiar
functionality to a flash avoiding
pressure on the fragile nose
bones.
Noseband positioning avoid
the exit point of facial nerves,
to eliminate discomfort and
numbness in the face.
3. The unique shape and positionin
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g of the
noseband and back straps
means they
avoid the protruding molar
teeth, so
sensitive tissue inside the
mouth is not
damaged.
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4. The shaped cheekpund
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headpiece with no separate
uncomfortable noseband strap,
distributes pressure evenly
across the sensitive poll.
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The Micklem competition bridle is approved for use
in all competition under FEI rules.
Assembling your Rambo Micklem
Competition bridle:
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1. Slide the browband onto the headpiece ensuring
the
protruding side of the headpiece is pointing towards the
withers.
2. Attach the nosepiece to the headpiece in the normal way.
3. Attach one bit strap to each side of your bit with the
buckle to the outside and in the upright position
4. Attach the bit straps to the side rings on the cheek strap
so that the bit hangs in the normal way.
5. Attach your reins to the bit, and you’re ready to tack up!
Fitting your Rambo Micklem
Competition bridle:
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1. Put the bridle on your horse as you normally would. Position
the bridle to fit neatly round the protruding cheekbones. The
nosepiece should sit a hands breath above the nostril to avoid
the nose bones. (Figure 1.)
2. Adjust the bit straps to ensure the bit sits correctly in the mouth.
(Figure 2.)
3. Fasten the upper back strap securely so that it is flush with the
skin, there should be no daylight between the skin and the strap
and should sit at a 45o angle. This holds the bridle in place.
4. The lower back strap fastens below the bit and should sit flush
with the skin.
5. As an optional extra the bit clips supplied can be attached to
the bit and then attached to the side ring. They offer unique
tongue and bar protection. (Figure 3.)
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Sizes available:
Tailles suivantes:
Erhältliche Größen:
Large Horse:
16.2 hh large head upwards
168cm upwards
ab Stockmaß 1.68 m mit großem Kopf
Standard Horse:
14.2 hh large head to 16.3hh fine head
148cm - 172cm
Stockmaß 1.48 m- 1.72 m feiner Kopf
Small Horse/Cob:
13.2 hh large head to 15.2hh fine head
138cm - 158cm
Stockmaß 1.38 m - 1.58 m feiner Kopf
Pony:
13.2 hh large head downwards
138cm downwards
Stockmaß 1.38m und kleiner
For more information on your Micklem bridle visit:
Pour plus d’informations sur le Micklem:
Weitere Informationen zur Micklem Bridle finden Sie auf:
www.horseware.com/micklem
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