EcoRider Classic Leather Headpiece with Cheeks & Browband
Sizing & Dimensions +
| Size Group | A: Headpiece (Over Poll) | B: Browband Length | C: Cheek Strap Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cob (M) | 36 cm (~14") | 38 cm (~15") | 34 cm (~13.5") |
| Full (L) | 37 cm (~14.5") | 40 cm (~15.75") | 36 cm (~14") |
LEGAL
Regulatory Show-Ring Compliance
Certified compliant with FEI, British Dressage (BD), and British Eventing (BE) competitive rules.
A complete traditional separate for easy bridle customization and repair. The EcoRider Classic Leather Headpiece set is an essential replacement package designed for riders who prefer a flat, traditional aesthetic or need to completely refresh their current bridle's upper structure.
Hand-crafted from our premium, vegetable-tanned EcoLeather and deeply hand-conditioned with EcoRider's natural beeswax formula, this traditional split-strap headpiece is exceptionally soft and supple. This complete separate set comes fully equipped with matching 3/4" buckled cheekpieces and a classic plain flat browband—making it highly convenient and cost-effective to restore your bridle's structural integrity or configure a custom show setup.
Key Performance Features:
- Complete Upper Bridle Set: Includes the classic split-strap headpiece, a matching plain flat browband, and 3/4" buckled cheekpieces.
- Traditional 3/4" Buckled Cheeks: Features clean, secure buckle ends (instead of hook studs/billets) favored in traditional and showing classes for a classic look and easy bit adjustments.
- Supple Plain Browband: Hand-crafted and flat-padded to sit comfortably flat across your horse's forehead without unnecessary bulk, clearing the temples.
- REACH-Compliant EcoLeather: Naturally vegetable-tanned over several weeks, creating an exceptionally kind-to-skin, hypoallergenic surface that prevents friction rubs.
- High-Grade Stainless Steel Hardware: All buckles and fittings are highly polished, durable, and completely rust-resistant.
Product code: ECO068
Anatomical Configuration
The poll atlanto-occipital joint and the base of the ears contain complex nerve pathways and thin skin sitting directly over bone. Traditional, dry leather headpieces can pinch these sensitive zones, leading to poll tension and head-shaking. The Classic Headpiece utilizes select, vegetable-tanned EcoLeather that softens quickly with body heat, conforming directly to your horse's unique head shape to prevent localized friction and allow natural ear movement.
Material Integrity & Care
Dynamic Fit Tip
💡 Pro-Tip: Adjust your cheekpieces so that the bit sits comfortably in the corners of the mouth, creating 1 to 2 soft wrinkles. Check that the split-straps of the headpiece rest flat behind the ears and the throatlash has comfortable room for 3 to 4 fingers.
The EcoLeather Taxonomy
☁️ SuperLux Softy
Crafted from pre-conditioned softy leather cuts, this range offers immediate suppleness. The leather is loose and responsive to the touch right out of the box, completely bypassing the traditional rigid break-in period.
🏆 Classic Heritage
Hand-selected from high-density bridle butt hides, this choice provides exceptional tensile strength. It offers a structured, secure feel under saddle and retains its clean lines over long-term use.
🔬 Ultra Comfort
Our absolute finest hypoallergenic leather, treated with organic balsam deeply heat-pressed into its core. Lined with a completely stitch-free underside to eliminate friction, sweat irritation, and rubbing.
