Trust Loose Ring Bradoon Eliptical -12mm
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Double Bridle Bits
Double bridle bits are the pair of bits used together in a double bridle: a small snaffle called a bradoon and a curb bit called a weymouth. Each has its own rein, giving the rider refined control for advanced dressage and showing. This range covers loose ring and eggbutt bradoons and fixed and sliding cheek weymouths.
They are part of our wider Bits collection.
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Bradoon and Weymouth
A double bridle carries two bits in the mouth at once, so both are thinner than a normal snaffle.
- Bradoons are small ringed snaffles, usually loose ring or eggbutt, that sit above the weymouth.
- Weymouths are curb bits with shanks and a curb chain that sit below the bradoon.
- Fixed cheek weymouths stay still; sliding cheeks give a little play before the curb acts.
Sizing a Double Bridle
The bradoon is often chosen slightly wider than the weymouth so its rings do not pinch the weymouth shanks. Measure your horse's mouth and match both bits to it.
Curb chains, lip straps and chain guards are in bit accessories.
When to Use a Double Bridle
Double bridles are allowed or required at advanced dressage levels and in some showing classes. Most riders school in a snaffle bit and save the double for training sessions and competitions.
For a single bit with curb action, see pelham bits. Double bridles themselves are in horse bridles, and you will need two pairs of reins.
Brands in This Category
Double bridle bit ranges include Sprenger, Bombers and Trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a bradoon and a snaffle?
A bradoon is a type of snaffle made for a double bridle. It has smaller rings and often a thinner mouthpiece than a normal snaffle, because it shares the mouth with a weymouth. It is used with its own rein and works like a snaffle, while the weymouth adds the curb action.
When can I ride in a double bridle?
Rules vary by organisation, but double bridles are usually optional or required from advanced dressage levels and are used in some showing classes. They are not allowed at lower dressage levels. Check the current rules for your level, and get help from a coach before introducing a double bridle.
What size bradoon and weymouth do I need?
Start by measuring your horse’s mouth or checking the snaffle that fits well. Many riders choose a weymouth the same width as their snaffle and a bradoon around half a centimetre wider, so the bradoon rings do not catch on the weymouth. Mouthpiece thickness also matters, as both bits share the mouth.
