EcoRider Perfect Fit Comfort Plaited Leather Browband
Sizing & Dimensions +
| Size Group | Total Length (Metric) | Total Length (Imperial) | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Small (XS) | 38 cm | 15" | Curved Plaited |
| Small (S) | 39 cm | 15.5" | Curved Plaited |
| Medium (M) | 40 - 42 cm | 16" - 16.5" | Curved Plaited |
| Large (L) | 43 - 44 cm | 17" - 17.5" | Curved Plaited |
| Extra Large (XL) | 45 cm | 18" | Curved Plaited |
LEGAL
Regulatory Show-Ring Compliance
Certified compliant with FEI, British Dressage (BD), and British Eventing (BE) competitive rules.
A stunning, modern take on traditional leather plaiting. The EcoRider Perfect Fit Comfort Plaited Browband brings a highly sophisticated, hand-crafted aesthetic to the show ring, while delivering advanced, integrated comfort for the horse.
Hand-crafted from our premium, vegetable-tanned EcoLeather and deeply hand-treated with EcoRider's natural beeswax formula, this curved browband features an elegant plaited braided design backed by luxurious comfort padding. Equipped with our signature quick-release e-clasp popper system, it is compatible with all EcoRider bridles and most conventional bridles, allowing you to change your look in seconds without taking your headpiece apart.
Key Performance Features:
- Stunning Modern Plaited Design: A beautiful, contemporary interpretation of the classic leather plaited browband, adding a premium, finished look to your bridle.
- Soft Comfort Padding: Generously cushioned backing ensures a smooth, non-rub surface against the horse's forehead, protecting sensitive skin and clearing the delicate nerves behind the ears.
- Quick-Release e-clasp Poppers: Our secure, low-profile snap-clasp design lets you slide the browband on or off the headpiece instantly, saving time and hassle during show-day tack changes.
- Temples Pressure Relief: When paired with an EcoRider Freedom Headpiece, the browband feeds through a padded, recessed channel. This removes stiff leather bulk and eases pressure over the sensitive temporal areas and below the ears.
- REACH-Compliant EcoLeather: Naturally vegetable-tanned over several weeks to ensure a highly breathable, hypoallergenic, and supple finish that is exceptionally gentle on sensitive skin.
Anatomical Configuration
The browband plays a critical role in anchoring the bridle. If a browband is too short, it pulls the headpiece forward directly into the highly sensitive area behind the ears, causing discomfort at the poll and pinching the auricular nerves. The Comfort Plaited Browband is padded to cushion the forehead and sized to sit comfortably flat, keeping the headpiece vertically aligned behind the ears to encourage a relaxed poll.
Material Integrity & Care
Dynamic Fit Tip
💡 Pro-Tip: A correctly sized browband should sit flat and comfortably across the horse's forehead without pulling the headpiece forward or pinching the base of the ears. You should be able to slide one finger easily under the front of the browband.
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.
