Bridoon Bit: The Right Snaffle for Your Horse's Double Bridle

Bridoon Bit: the partner of the curb

The bridoon is a slim loose ring snaffle with small rings that sits together with the curb bit in a double bridle. Because two bits have to fit in the mouth, it is usually thinner than a normal snaffle. We stock Waldhausen bridoons in single and double jointed versions as well as BUSSE bridoons in stainless steel and KAUGAN in 12 and 14 mm. That way you will find a comfortable solution for most mouths.

Thickness and joints

At 12 or 14 mm, the bridoon takes up less room and leaves space for the curb. Which thickness suits depends on the size of the mouth, the thickness of the tongue and the palate. A double-jointed mouthpiece wraps more softly around the tongue, while a single-jointed one acts a little more directly. Many riders choose the same mouthpiece shape that their horse already gets on well with in its normal snaffle.

Placing it correctly in the mouth

The bridoon sits above the curb and forms a small wrinkle at the corner of the mouth. The curb hangs a little lower, so the two bits do not touch. You choose roughly the same width for the bridoon as for your normal snaffle, as it has loose rings. The double bridle has its own pair of cheekpieces for the bridoon, which lets you set its height separately from the curb. After the first ride, check for any rubbing at the corners of the mouth.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use my normal snaffle as a bridoon?
Usually not, because normal snaffles are thicker and have larger rings. Together with the curb, that makes things crowded in the mouth. A proper bridoon is slimmer and designed for the double bridle.

Isn't a thin bridoon harsher?
A thinner mouthpiece spreads the pressure over a smaller area. In a double bridle, however, this is necessary so that both bits have enough room. What counts is how softly you use the reins.

How high should the bridoon hang?
So that a small wrinkle forms at the corner of the mouth. The curb lies a little lower beneath it. The two must not touch or clink against each other.