Nosebands

Changing a horse's noseband alters the action of a bridle without buying a new one. The grackle noseband, from T de T as from Privilège, crosses in an X over the nose: it limits how far the mouth opens and leaves the nostrils clear, which makes it common in show jumping and cross-country. The Privilège drop noseband fastens lower, below the bit. If the leather marks the nose, slip a noseband protector over it. Always leave two fingers' room between the leather and the nose.