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Bridle Research and How it Can Influence Polo Ponies

Watch a polo pony collect, turn and accelerate within a few strides and you’ll see why its balance depends on the head and neck. Yet the headpiece, the part of the bridle sitting over the poll, is rarely questioned. Two peer-reviewed studies have measured what happens beneath it. Here’s what they found and how it might apply to polo.

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Bridle Research and How it Can Influence Polo Ponies

Noseband Pressure

How do different noseband designs influence pressure on the horse’s face? We explore recent biomechanical research on noseband fit and tightness, and how these findings inform VELA's approach to rethinking traditional polo bridle construction.

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Noseband Pressure

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VELA specializes in high-end anatomical tack, designed for the comfort of our equine athletes so they can perform at their best. Each piece is hand-crafted using traditional English bridlemaking techniques, in materials chosen for their durability and long-term wear to withstand the rigors of the sport.

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