The Rambo Micklem® Bridle is designed to comfortably fit the shape of the horse’s skull, avoiding putting pressure on sensitive areas of your horse’s face….
| SIZE GUIDE | |
|---|---|
| Pony | 13.2HH and Lower |
| Large Horse | 16.2HH Large Head and Higher |
How do you measure a micklem?
To achieve this measure the distance from the bottom point of the protruding cheek bone on one side of the head, to the bottom point of the protruding cheek bone on the other side of the head, going over the nose.
What is a micklem style bridle?
The Micklem Bridle is ergonomically designed from the inside out to fit the shape of the horse’s skull. – This is the most comfortable, flexible and effective bridle ever designed. – Featuring Nickle Plate buckles, comfortable padding across the noseband, browband and on the cheek pieces.
Is Micklem bridle dressage legal?
The Micklem Competition Bridle is competition legal. Approved by the FEI, British Dressage, British Eventing, and British Show Jumping. The Micklem Competition Bridles come without reins. However they can be purchase separately.
Should I use a Micklem bridle?
It is diverse and affordable and is used by every day trail riders up to riders in the Olympics. In conclusion, we recommend the Micklem bridle for anyone that has a sensitive horse, a horse with a sensitive mouth, a horse that finds it difficult to keep a steady contact.
How do you tell what size bridle your horse needs?
Measure from one corner of your horse’s mouth, over the poll, to the other corner of his mouth. Measure the length of browband you require. Measure from the back edge of the horse’s ear, around his forehead, to the back edge of his other ear. Measure the length of noseband you require.
How is the Micklem bridle designed?
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. Tight nosebands may cause discomfort to the sensitive tissue in the mouth.
How do I fit my Rambo® Micklem multibridle?
The key to fitting your Rambo® Micklem Multibridle is to ensure that the front nosepiece is approx 2 to 3 inches higher than the corners of the mouth and at least six fingers above the nostrils.
How do you adjust the size of a Micklem bridle?
If you find that your straps are not meeting or the bridle is sitting too low on the horse’s nose then you may need to adjust the size of your bridle. Use the appropriate length bit straps or bit clips to join the bit to the side rings on the lower D’s on the side of your Micklem.
How to use the Rambo Micklem multibridle as a lunge cavesson?
The Rambo Micklem Multibridle as fitted above, can be used as a classical lunge cavesson by simply attaching a lunge line to the ring provided on the nose piece. When using side reins or running reins, which by their nature are relatively fixed, the tongue protection system using the clips is a huge advantage.
How do I attach a bit to my Micklem?
Use the appropriate length bit straps or bit clips to join the bit to the side rings on the lower D’s on the side of your Micklem. This provides you with a unique tongue and bar protection system (see below).
