PresTeq Bridle FaySport

• Unique bridle with 12 anatomical properties from PresTeq
• Provides optimum comfort for the horse
• Follows the shape of the horse's head and dodges important nerves, muscles, bones and joints
• The bridle is made of vegetable tanned leather
• Gentle on the skin, durable and environmentally friendly
• PressTEQ attachment makes it easy to change the browband
• Comes with a plain leather browband

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Detailed explanation of the 12 anatomical properties:

Point one: Neck strap and nerve endings
The neckband is located in the middle of the neck behind the ears and carries the head. There are also many nerve endings here. This is also where the attachment of the Nuchal ligament is located. Pressure on this attachment can cause pain. Since the Nuchal ligament is in contact with the entire back, this can affect the rest of the body. The FaySport bridle has a cutout in the lining which allows the Nuchal ligament to function optimally. The pressure is distributed over the two gel cushions on both sides of the neck, which also increases comfort.

Point two: Ear attachement
The headpiece follows the shape of the ears so that they can move optimally. It prevents irritation, head shaking and tilting of the head, which could cause an uncomfortable headpiece.

Point three: PressTEQ browband system
Most bridles have a loop around the headpiece for the browband. This can cause friction on the jaw joint and nerves. The PressTEQ browband is snapped onto the headpiece to remove this pressure point. In addition, this makes it very easy to change the front strap.

Point four: Jaw joint
Almost all bridles run over the jaw joint, where the lower jaw is connected to the upper jaw. Every movement the horse makes with his mouth causes movement in this joint. This means that almost all bridles cause friction when the horse chews, licks or wants to relax his jaw. The FaySport bridle is shaped in such a way that the jaw joint is completely avoided and therefore does not cause friction. This encourages the horse to chew, lick and relax its jaw. A relaxed jaw is a prerequisite for correct leaning and gathering.

Point five: Cheekbone
The cheekbone is the protruding edge of bone at the top of the cheek. A badly fitting bridle can rub here. The FaySport bridle gives the cheekbone enough space.

Point six: Trachea
The shape and fastening of the bridle makes the throat belt superfluous. By leaving it out, irritation or blockage of the airway is impossible.

Point seven: ElasTEQ cheek pieces
The rings to which the cheeck pieces are attached have an elastic insert. This creates an elastic connection that prevents too much pressure on the connection between the mouthpiece and the headpiece. In addition, it can also contribute to the silent position of the bit in the mouth.

Point eight: Foramen infraorbital
The special shape of the nasal belt avoids the origin of the so-called 'infraorbital nerve'. Traditional high nasal belts often lie exactly on this nerve. Excessive pressure on this nerve causes numbness in the upper lip, nose, eyelids and jaw.

Point nine: molars and cheeks
Traditional nose straps run vertically over the nose. This pushes the cheek against the molars and can cause damage to the inside of the cheek, especially if the noseband is too tightly attached. The FaySport noseband is shaped to prevent this.

Point ten: bars of the mouth
The bit is always placed on the bars of the mouth, a toothless piece of jaw which is covered by a thin, sensitive layer of skin. The FaySport bridle comes with elastic bit straps which protect the layers by distributing the pressure of the bit over the layers and the nose strap. The impact of the back pressure is slowed down by the elastic band in the straps. This spreading and relief can be particularly useful for young horses or horses with restless or sensitive mouths.

Point eleven: Nosebone
The end of the nasal bone is thin and fragile. A low noseband can cause irritation or even fractures of the nasal bone when there is too much pressure on it. The FaySport noseband is placed just above the fragile end. The top of the noseband is also wider than the sides and lined with gel. The widening and gel padding provide better pressure distribution and increase comfort.

Point twelve: Nasal wings
The flash strap is attached to the sides of the noseband and helps to keep the bit still in the mouth. Traditional falsh straps are attached on top of the nose strap and can press on the nostrils if they are attached badly or too tightly. This can restrict breathing. The lateral attachment of the FaySport flash strap avoids the nostrils for optimal breathing.

Adjusting the PresTeq FaySport bridle
For optimal use of the anatomical advantages, it is important to adjust the PresTeq FaySport bridle correctly. Always adjust the right and left sides of the bridle equally.

The headpiece
The headpiece should be in the middle of the neck. The shape of the headpiece must follow the ears and not press against them. If it is too narrow or too wide it is best to try one size bigger or smaller.

The nose strap
The nose strap should be above the tip of the nasal bone. The best way is to feel where the tip begins. The noseband lies one or two finger widths above the bit.

The straps of the nose band
As with any nose band, the nose band and flash strap must be attached in such a way that two fingers can be placed under the nose strap, on top of the nose.

The bit
The bit is attached as usual. When the cheek pieces are adjusted correctly, the bit lies on the bars of the mouth, between the teeth. There there are one or two wrinkles visible in the corners of the mouth.