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Van-Jan Classic Leather Snaffle Bridle with Crank Flash Noseband and Reins

Van-Jan Classic Leather Snaffle Bridle with Crank Flash Noseband and Reins

Regular price €43,50 EUR
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Color: Black
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The Van-Jan Classic Leather Snaffle Bridle delivers a refined, traditional look with modern comfort details. The generously padded crank flash noseband maintains a firm but gentle closure, while the clean profile headpiece and supplied leather reins make this a versatile choice from daily schooling to competition day.

Key Features

  • Padded Crank Flash Noseband — The padded cavesson with crank closure distributes pressure evenly, preventing rubs while providing effective mouth closure; flash strap is included
  • Classic Single-Crown Headpiece — Traditional straight headpiece in quality leather, fitting correctly behind the ears without creating poll pressure
  • Full-Length Leather Reins Included — Long, flat leather reins complete the set, fitted with stainless-steel hooks for quick bit attachment
  • Clean Traditional Silhouette — Uncluttered lines suit dressage and showing presentation equally well
  • Multiple Size Options — Precise buckle adjustments ensure a correct, snug fit on heads of all shapes

Ideal For

Dressage, flatwork, showing, and everyday hacking. The crank noseband is especially popular for horses that evade by opening the mouth during collection work.

Available in Black and Brown · Full, Cob, and Pony sizes

Size Chart

Equestrian Bridle Sizing

All Van-Jan tack is sized to standard equestrian measurements. Use the table below to find the right size for your horse, then confirm with your own tape measure.

Size Crownpiece Browband Noseband Typical Horse
Shetland 35–38 cm 30 cm 28–30 cm Small ponies and Shetlands
Pony 40–44 cm 33 cm 33–35 cm Ponies up to 14hh
Cob 45–50 cm 36 cm 36–38 cm Cobs and small horses, 14.2–15.2hh
Full 51–56 cm 39 cm 39–42 cm Most horses, 15.3–17hh
XFull 57–62 cm 43 cm 43–46 cm Large warmbloods, 17hh+

How to Measure

  • Crownpiece: Corner of the mouth, up the cheek, over the poll, back down to the corner of the mouth on the other side.
  • Browband: Across the forehead from ear to ear.
  • Noseband: Around the nose, two fingers below the cheekbones.

When your horse falls between sizes, size up. Contact us if you are unsure — we will help you get the fit right.

Care & Conditioning

Clean leather with a soft damp cloth after use. Apply a quality leather conditioner every 4–6 weeks, or more frequently in wet or cold conditions. Do not use household soaps, detergents, or oil-based products. Store away from direct heat and sunlight. A well-maintained Van-Jans bridle will last many years of regular use.

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