Albion KB Competition Snaffle with Crank Cavesson (30mm Thickness)

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Albion KB Competition Snaffle with Crank Cavesson (30mm Thickness)
Description

The Albion KB Competition Snaffle Bridle is a world favourite for both competitors and leisure riders alike. A best seller amongst our leatherwork range due to the superior quality, comfort and fit that this bridle offers, you will love your Albion KB Bridle!

Renowned for its quality and durability it enhances every horse. All components can be mixed and matched to achieve the perfect fit, therefore if you would like to order different sized components (For example: Full size head piece and slip but cob size browband and noseband), then please do give us a call on 01823 672071 where we will be more than happy to help! Otherwise you can simply order a standard size using the options above.

The KB Snaffle Bridle features:

  • A cutaway, padded headpiece
  • The slip is anatomically positioned over the padded headpiece to disperse poll pressure
  • An oversized browband to ensure ear clearance to minimize nerve pressure
  • Made from the very best full grain bridle butts

This KB Bridle comes fully complete with rubber reins and a Crank Cavesson Noseband (30mm).

Available in Sizes: Cob, Full and WB (Warmblood - X-Full)

Available in Colours: Black or Brown

Size Guide

The Albion KB Bridle Size Guide

Head Piece Size: (including cheek pieces):1. Cob = 38'2. Full = 41 3/4'3. Warmblood = 46'

Brow Band Size:

1. Cob size = 15'

2. Full size = 16.5'

3. Warmblood = 17.5'

Noseband Option: There are seven different noseband options in the KB snaffle range that are available in the following sizes:1. Cob = 23'2. Full = 25'3. Warmblood = 27

 

About Albion - Why choose Albion?

ALBION (meaning 'old England') turly epitomises traditional manufacturing at its very best!

In 1985 Albion® Saddlemakers was founded. Paul and Sherry Belton combined the perfect balance of tradition, revolutionary design, technology and precision fitting when they applied their own equestrian knowledge and experiences to aspirational and functional saddle making and fitting.

Through constant research and development, with the support of many of the world's leading international riders and trainers, Albion's ultimate goal was to design, manufacture and supply superior competition saddles, bridles and accessories worldwide that maximised horse and rider comfort, minimised interference and enhanced performance.

 

Chairman of Albion Paul Belton, past president of the Society of Master Saddlers, originally trained in design engineering and carries forward a real passion for technical research and development. This translates perfectly into the design and manufacturing of technical competition saddles. Alongside his engineering background, Paul is an experienced and talented rider who was classically trained by Ernst Bachinger the former Director of Training at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. Paul has also competed on the National circuit including Wembley and Hickstead.

Sherry Belton, Managing Director of Albion, has an equally impeccable equestrian history having trained with dressage specialist Franz Rochowansky of the Spanish Riding School and competed successfully in both dressage and eventing. Referred to in the industry as 'Saddle Fitter to the Stars', Sherry has fitted saddles for many Olympians and professional riders worldwide for over 30 years including Ernst Bachinger, the Balkenhol family, the Bechtolsheimer family, Emile Faurie, William Fox-Pitt, Alain François, Sylvia Loch, Hans Peter Minderhoud, Margit Otto-Crépin, Herbert Rehbein, Guenter Seidel, Laura Tomlinson, Thomas Voss and George Williams.

 

These riders trust Sherry's exceptional saddle fitting experience and Albion's ability to correctly fit and find saddle fitting solutions for their horses.

Today, the family business, passing into the second generation of the Belton family, continues to flourish. This is evidenced by the exciting launch of the new brand extension Albion Couture House and the new division Albion Sporting in 2011. Remaining true to Paul and Sherry's original values and beliefs embedded deep within the company 30 years ago, Albion Saddlemakers continues to lead the way into the future of innovative saddle design, manufacturing and precision saddle fitting as an exclusive British manufacturer.

Internationally renowned brand Albion Saddlemakers is recognised as one of the leading British saddle designers and manufacturers in the world.

 

Bridle Fitting Instructions
  • Make sure the browband is not too tight and is not pulling the headpiece onto the back of the ears. The current trend is for the brow band to be slightly loose.
  • The throatlash must not be tight, as it will interfere with breathing and collection. To ensure comfort there should be enough room to place a clenched fist between the side of the horse's cheek and throatlash.
  • The buckles of the cheek pieces and noseband should be parallel and slightly below the corner of the eye (to avoid damage in the event of the bridle pulling across the face), and the arms of the cheeks and noseband must lie behind the horse’s cheek bones.
  • The noseband must lie at least one finger or 1cm below the cheekbones, as this is another pressure point area. If the noseband is placed too high on the face it can cause great pain.
  • The buckle of the cavesson noseband must sit comfortably at the back of the jaw, in between the jaw bones, to avoid creating a pressure point.
  • The pad on the back of the crank noseband fastening should not connect to the front of the noseband, as this can cause pinching and subsequent sores.
Returns
You are welcome to return your item for refund within 30 days of purchase (excluding underwear and made to order products). The item should be in perfect condition and complete with the original packaging. Please note UK returns and exchanges can be made using our Parcelforce returns label at a cost of £7.95, or using your own alternative method.
In Store & Delivery
In Store (Try On)

Not all items are currently stocked in our Taunton Store. Please call or email us before your visit, so we can request the items from our warehouse, if in stock.

In Store Collection

Local to us? You can also arrange to collect your items. Once you've placed your order, you will be emailed when we have the item(s) ready for collection.
Delivery Services are selected at the Checkout.


Standard Delivery via Parcelforce

Please allow approximately 2-3 working days for dispatch and 2 working days for delivery (total 5 working days). For full details please visit our delivery information page.

In Store Collection

Local to us? You can also arrange to collect your items. Once you've placed your order, you will be emailed when we have the item(s) ready for collection. Delivery Services are selected at the Checkout.

Product Features
Black, Brown Black, Brown
  • Colour: Black, Brown