Noseband
The noseband is the strap that runs over the horse's nose.
What is it for?
It completes the bridle and, in some types, gives an attachment point for a training aid.
Variants
- Cavesson
- Flash
- Drop
- Grackle (figure-eight)
More about this item
The cavesson is the simplest form. Common types are the flash, the drop and the grackle (figure-eight). They differ in where the strap runs and fastens.
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Sources: Horse & Hound · The Pony Club (UK). Descriptive only; not care or training advice.