Imperial Riding Bridle - Athena
Use this size guide to find the correct fit for Imperial Riding snaffle bridles. Imperial Riding sizes are based on five horse-size categories — Shetland, Pony, Cob, Full and X-Full — and the dimensions below describe the bridle's leather components in cm.
How to measure: if your horse already has a well-fitting bridle, lay it flat and compare each strap to the dimensions below. If you're sizing from scratch, measure your horse's head: noseband should sit two finger-widths below the cheekbone with two fingers' clearance under the strap; browband should sit flat below the ears without pinching; cheekpieces should buckle with the bit at the corner of the mouth.
- A — cheekpiece (bit attachment to crownpiece buckle)
- B — browband length
- C — crownpiece + headpiece across the poll
- D — throatlash
- E — noseband cheek strap
- F — noseband front strap
- G — reins (each side)
| Size | A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
| Shetland | 46 | 32.5 | 34 | 12.5 | 18 | 35.5 | 63.5 |
| Pony | 48.5 | 33 | 36.5 | 15.5 | 20.5 | 38 | 66 |
| Cob | 51 | 36 | 39.5 | 17.5 | 23 | 40.5 | 68.5 |
| Full | 53.5 | 40.5 | 42 | 20.5 | 25.5 | 43 | 71 |
| X-Full | 56 | 43.5 | 44.5 | 23.5 | 28 | 45.5 | 73 |
All measurements in cm. Most cheekpieces, nosebands and throatlashes have multiple holes for fine adjustment, so the figures above describe the leather strap length, not the fitting range. If your horse sits between two sizes (e.g. a small Full or large Cob), choose the size where the strap holes fall mid-range rather than at one end.
This guide covers Imperial Riding's snaffle bridle range. Weymouth (double) bridles use a slightly different configuration — refer to the individual product page for those dimensions.
The Bridle Athena combines technical performance with refined aesthetics. Its anatomical headpiece is designed to relieve pressure points, allowing your horse to work with comfort and freedom. The browband features inlaid glass crystals set into leather, while the piping noseband is trimmed with glitter detail. Patent leather accents and gun metal stainless steel hardware give this bridle a polished finish.
Built from buff leather with soft cow padding through the headpiece.
Key Features
- Anatomical headpiece for pressure relief
- Inlaid glass crystal browband
- Piping noseband with glitter detailing
- Patent leather accents
- Gun metal stainless steel hardware
- Soft cow padding
Materials
100% buff leather, soft cow padding, patent leather, glass crystals, SS hardware (gun metal)
Care Instructions
- Wipe clean with a damp cloth
We source this product from our European supplier and ship it to you from our UK warehouse.
UK Orders: Allow 7–10 working days for delivery. We use Royal Mail Standard Shipping, which takes 1–2 days once dispatched.
US Orders: Allow 10–14 working days for delivery. Free shipping on orders over $100.
Rest of World: Allow 10–16 working days depending on destination.
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When you place your order, we’ll get it ordered in, shipped to us, and then sent straight out to you. It takes a little longer than an off-the-shelf purchase, but it means you get access to the full range — not just what happens to be on a shelf.
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