• Buffalo leather
• Reins: Smooth leather
• Buckles: Nickel-plated steel

A well-adjusted bridle should be stable, symmetrical, and neutral at rest. Each component has a specific role:

• Headpiece: It should rest behind the ears without pressing on their base or compressing the poll. If the horse shakes its head or resists when standing still, the headpiece is often the cause.

• Browband: It should fit snugly against the forehead without pulling on the headpiece; a browband that is too short creates constant pressure behind the ears.

• Cheekpieces and bit:
The cheekpieces should position the bit at the correct height: generally 1 to 2 small wrinkles at the corners of the mouth. The bit should remain stable, without riding up or pinching.
A bit that is too high or too low disturbs the horse's mouth and relaxation.

• Noseband: It is used to stabilize the bridle, not to close the mouth.
You should be able to fit at least two fingers between the noseband and the horse's head.

• Throatlatch: It ensures safety without restricting. A closed fist should be able to pass between the throatlatch and the gullet.

• Essential rules to remember:
- A well-adjusted bridle exerts no permanent tension.
- If an adjustment is constantly acting, it is too tight.
- The right bridle is one that allows the horse to chew, breathe freely, and remain relaxed, without marks or resistance.