Catago Gentle Bridle: Bridle of the Future

Gentle Bridle: A gentle bridle that fits comfortably and securely on your horse’s head – for better performance and a better feeling for your horse. Thanks to the complete Gentle Bridle set, you can customize the bridle using separate parts and adjust it in six different ways, ensuring it always meets your horse’s needs and fits its head perfectly. You can put this bridle together exactly the way you want – from a classic bit bridle to bitless or a hackamore. It offers full flexibility and is easy to adjust – ideal if your horse is between sizes! Suitable for every head and every breed. For better performance and a better feeling!

Why choose the Gentle Bridle?
This bridle is designed to reduce pressure points on the horse’s head, helping to relieve tension throughout the entire body. Its anatomical fit takes the sensitive areas of the head into account, allowing your horse to move more freely and feel more comfortable. All of this contributes to a happier, more relaxed horse!

The Gentle Bridle reduces pressure on:

• The jaw joints
• The ears
• The lower jaw
• The neck
• The nasal bridge
• The nostrils
• Blood vessels and nerves
• The mouth

Six ways to use the Gentle Bridle:

1. With reins attached to the bit
   In this setup, the noseband is classically equipped with a chin strap. This rein guidance relieves pressure on the horse’s mouth, as the bit is partially supported by the noseband. The pressure is distributed across the nasal bridge — a less sensitive area, especially during sudden movements. Thanks to the chin strap, the bridle stays more stable and is less likely to shift, without adding extra pressure to sensitive spots.
   
   
2. With reins attached to the noseband
   This setup leaves the bit and the mouth completely untouched. It’s ideal for young horses, horses in basic training, bit familiarization, or when there are wounds or sensitivity in the mouth. It’s also helpful for riders with an unsteady hand. For horses that are anxious, chew excessively on the bit, or show mouth-related tension, this method can bring calmness and relaxation. Often, stress levels drop when pressure is removed from the mouth.
   
   
3. With reins attached to the noseband
   This setup leaves the bit and the mouth completely untouched. It’s ideal for young horses, horses in basic training, bit familiarization, or when there are wounds or sensitivity in the mouth. It’s also helpful for riders with an unsteady hand. For horses that are anxious, chew excessively on the bit, or show mouth-related tension, this method can bring calmness and relaxation. Often, stress levels drop when pressure is removed from the mouth.
   
   
4. Without a noseband
   In this setup, the noseband is completely removed. The throatlatch keeps the bridle securely in place. This is ideal for horses that become tense or unsettled in the mouth when using a noseband.
   
   

5. Bitless
   You can also use the Gentle Bridle without a bit. Simply remove the cheek pieces and use the chin straps (and optionally the center chin strap) for added stability. Attach the reins to the rings on the noseband to create a direct, steady connection to the upper jaw.

   This configuration is also ideal for lunging: attach the lunge line to the left ring for working to the left, and to the right ring for working to the right.

   Tip: For extra protection and comfort, place the pad from a cavesson noseband underneath this noseband.
   

6. Cavesson
   Use the cavesson noseband with a chin strap for added stability. With the middle chin strap, you can fine-tune the fit even more, making it more stable. This option is perfect for groundwork, lunging, or preparing for riding with a bit. You can also combine this setup with a bit, in which case you can forgo the chin strap. This gives the lower jaw more freedom while still keeping the bridle in place. This combination is less suitable for lunging, but it works well as a step towards riding.
   

How to measure the bridle?
To ensure the Gentle Bridle fits perfectly, it’s important to take accurate measurements.

Below you’ll find the measuring instructions:

1. Noseband or cavesson
   Measure from cheekbone to cheekbone, approximately 1 cm below the cheekbone.
   
   
2. Chin strap for the noseband
   Measure from one ring of the noseband, around the back of the jaw, to the other ring.
   
   
3. Cheek piece for the half noseband
   Measure from the ring of the noseband along the cheekbone to the outer corner of the eye.
   
   
4. Cheek piece for bridles with a bit
   Measure from the bit ring to the center of the eye. Note: if you use multiple bits, take the size of the bit ring into account.
   
   
5. Headpiece
   Measure from the bottom edge of one ear, over the poll, to the bottom edge of the other ear.
   
   
6. Browband
   Measure from the bottom edge of one ear, across the forehead, to the bottom edge of the other ear.
   
   
7. Middle throat strap
   Measure from the middle of one cheekbone, around the back of the jaw, to the middle of the other cheekbone.
   
   
8. Upper throat strap
   Measure from the end of one C-shaped loop, around the back of the neck, to the end of the other C-shaped loop.

Tip: In this video, you can see exactly how to measure the parts easily and correctly. That way, you can be sure the bridle fits well and is comfortable for your horse!

A name with meaning
The design is based on anatomical knowledge, scientific insights, and, above all, a deep love for horses. By choosing the Gentle Bridle, you're choosing a method that emphasizes listening to your horse.

The name ‘Gentle Bridle’ wasn’t chosen at random. It’s inspired by ‘Gentle Teaching,’ a pedagogical approach focused on safety, trust, and the feeling of being valued—something every horse deserves during training and riding.

Although this method was originally developed for humans, its core principles apply just as well to animals. Gentle Teaching is not just about the “what” and “how” of an exercise, but especially the “how does this feel for my horse?” You observe the signals your horse gives, even the smallest reactions through the reins. How do you hold them? How does the connection feel? When do you feel resistance? With this bridle, you can adjust everything to suit your horse’s preferences.

The Gentle Bridle gives your horse “a voice in the training,” contributing to a relationship built on trust.

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* This text was translated using machine translation