PresTeq Bridle FaySport Shine

• Unique bridle with 12 anatomical features from PresTeq
• Provides optimum comfort for the horse
• Follows the shape of the horse's head and avoids important nerves, muscles, bones and joints
• The bridle is made of vegetable tanned leather
• Gentle on the skin, sustainable and environmentally friendly
• Press ^TEQ attachment makes it easy to change the browband

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This bridle is permitted at KNHS and FEI competitions.

Extensive explanation of the 12 anatomical properties:

Point one: Neck ligament and nerve endings
The neck strap is located in the middle of the neck behind the ears and supports the head. This is also where many nerve endings are located. The attachment of the Nuchal ligament is also located here. 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 headgear has a cut-out in the lining so that the neck strap can function optimally. The pressure is distributed over the two gel cushions on both sides of the neck, which also increases comfort.

Point two: Ear attachment
The headpiece follows the shape of the ears, allowing them to move optimally. It prevents irritation, head shaking and tilting of the head, which could cause an uncomfortable headpiece.

Point three: Press ^TEQ front strap system
Most headstalls have a loop around the headpiece for the browband. This can cause friction on the jaw joint and nerves. The Press ^TEQ browband is clicked onto the headpiece, which removes this pressure point. It also makes it very easy to change the browband.

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 its mouth causes movement in this joint. This means that almost all bridles cause friction when the horse chews, licks or wants to relax its 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 requirement for correct contact and collection.

Point five: Cheekbone
The cheekbone is the protruding bone at the top of the cheek. A poorly fitting headgear can chafe here. The FaySport headgear gives the cheekbone enough space.

Point six: Trachea
The shape and attachment of the bridle make the throatlatch unnecessary. By omitting it, irritation or blockage of the airway is impossible.

Point seven: Elas ^TEQ cheek pieces
The rings to which the cheek pieces are attached are provided with an elastic insert. This creates an elastic connection that prevents excessive pressure on the connection between the mouth and the headpiece. In addition, it can also contribute to a quiet position of the bit in the mouth.

Point eight: Infraorbital foramen
The special shape of the noseband avoids the origin of the so-called 'nervus infraorbitalis' nerve. Traditional high nosebands often lie exactly on this nerve. Too much pressure on this nerve causes numbness in the upper lip, nose, eyelids and jaw.

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

Point Ten: Layers
The bit is always placed on the bars, a toothless part of the jaw covered by a thin, sensitive layer of skin. The FaySport bridle comes with elastic bit straps that protect the bars by distributing the pressure of the bit over the bars and the noseband. The impact of the rein pressure is slowed down by the elastic in the straps. This distribution and relief can be particularly useful for young horses or horses with a restless or sensitive mouth.

Point eleven: Nasal bone
The end of the nasal bone is thin and fragile. A low noseband can cause irritation or even fractures in the nasal bone if too much pressure is applied. The FaySport noseband is placed just above the fragile end. The top of the noseband is also wider than the sides and has a gel lining. The widening and gel lining ensure better pressure distribution and increase comfort.

Point Twelve: Nostrils
The flash strap is attached to the sides of the noseband and helps to keep the bit still in the mouth. Traditional flash straps are attached on top of the noseband and can press on the nostrils if they are attached poorly or too tightly. This can restrict breathing. The side 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 headgear correctly. Always adjust the left and right sides equally.

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

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

The straps of the noseband
As with any noseband, the noseband and flash strap should be attached so that two fingers can be placed under the noseband, 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 layers between the teeth and molars. One or two wrinkles are then visible in the corners of the mouth.