Double Bridles

A double bridle is a precision bridle used in dressage riding, where the cooperation between rider and horse is paramount. It requires experience, expertise and, not least, a great deal of gentleness as a rider to ride with a double bridle, as this particular bridle is equipped with two bits and two reins. In return, you get a fine-tuned communication with your horse - far beyond the usual compared to regular bridles. Therefore, it is especially in the high classes of dressage riding that you see the double bridle.

What is a double bridle?

Double Bridle is the collective term for a type of bridle used with a bit combination with two different bits and two sets of reins.

At Unamari, we have a selection of high-quality double bridles with a focus on both comfort and function.

Benefits of riding with a double bridle:

• Enables precise and refined signals between the rider's hand and the horse's mouth
• Supports the horse's self-carriage and gait development
• The double bridle is ideal for dressage
• Suitable for very experienced riders.

Two bits - double precision

The two bits of a double bridle together provide a differentiated contact with the horse. The bars on the weymouth bit increase the pressure, but must be used with care. It is the other bit, known as the bradoon bit, that your horse should lean on for balance, while the weymouth bit is used for fine-tuning.

How to choose the right double bridle?

Choosing the right double bit is about knowing your horse, its needs and your own level as a rider. Think about the design of the bridle and whether it provides comfort and stability for the horse. With us, you can choose from elegant bridles with ergonomic neck pieces - all carefully selected and ready to ship from our warehouse.

Built for elegance and strength

The double bridle design is developed to distribute pressure evenly over the horse's neck and bridge of the nose, allowing the horse to move freely and effortlessly. Fitted correctly, the bridle can create a sense of grace and strength in every movement.

Double bridle is built on cooperation and trust

Double bridle riding is built on mutual trust - for both horse and rider. The right equipment is crucial for how the horse reacts and works. A double bridle with the right bit and noseband can improve the horse's ability to search forward and down, engage the hindquarters and work in harmony with the rider.

What you need to complete your double bridle:

• A weymouth bit with bars
• A bradoon bit - or a snaffle bit. This could be a bit the horse is already comfortable with.
• The double bridle itself, where the two different bits can be fixed
• Two reins for the double bridle - one for the weymouth bit and one for the bradoon bit.

Extra focus on the horse's neck

The horse's neck is a sensitive area and it is essential that the noseband, browband and neckpiece of a double bridle create space and work together without causing discomfort. Our range of double bridles are designed with this in mind - that's why our designs include pressure-relieving pads to increase comfort for horses.

Dressage double bridles

The double bridle is the preferred bridle when it comes to dressage. A double bridle allows the rider to achieve more refined signals to the horse and is therefore especially important in the higher dressage classes, where even the smallest details and tensions can mean the difference between a harmonious exercise and a loss of points.

This is why double bridles are used in high dressage classes:

• Candar ensures precise communication, which allows the rider to give separate signals via the weymouth bit and the under bit
• Candar refines the horse's self-carriage, helping it to achieve better balance
• Candar increases the horse's suppleness, strengthening its topline and improving coordination
• Candar develops the rider, as it requires sensitivity and precision to use it correctly.

Unbeatable quality for both you and your horse

With our range of double bridles, you can get the training you want - and in the very best way. That's because the noseband on our double bridles has soft padding for an optimal fit. The anatomically shaped neck pieces provide maximum comfort. Our range of bridles also features a curved browband design with beautiful clear stones for an elegant look for all horses.

Our bridle bridle bridles are round-stitched and made from premium quality leather. Every detail has been considered in the design of the bridles, so whatever your choice and what you want to achieve with your training, you'll get a bridle you and your horse can trust.

The choice is in your hands

When choosing a bridle, you need to be sure of what your horse needs and how you as a rider want to communicate with your horse. At the same time, however, riding with a double bridle also requires a lot from you as a rider because the horse is particularly sensitive in the head and mouth. You must therefore be absolutely sure that you have the control to use the bridle in the right way and that there is trust in your relationship with your horse.

See our large selection for horse and rider

Unamari has all the equipment for your horse to give you the best possible riding experience. We take pride in producing quality products for both rider and horse, because we are horse and riding geeks ourselves. We know what the rider needs and what the horse needs - and we proudly share our knowledge and expertise.