Bridle Path...What is it?

Horseychick010 · 01-11-2005, 01:38 PM

Hey,
Does anyone know what a bridle path is. If so, why do you do it.

Shotgun93 · 01-11-2005, 01:40 PM

Do you mean the area where the crown of the bridle or halter goes? I keep mine trimmed, just to keep the mane out of the way and to prevent it from getting tangled in the buckles.
Or do you mean the trails in a park? We have a couple of those too

Horseychick010 · 01-11-2005, 01:57 PM

The bit between the ears. How do you do it. How short etc..

GeM · 01-11-2005, 02:06 PM

I use electric clippers. I don't really measure...I just measure about 2 fingers from the start of the forelock. (You don't want to clip to close to the base of the forelock because you'll loose a lot if it

)
You don't want the bridle path to be too thick- just clip enough for the leather to fit through it, like a little pathway.
Sorry I can't explain it really well-

Paints4me · 01-11-2005, 02:08 PM

I'd show you a pic but mine don't have one at the moment as I need some new clippers. Most people shave it. From their poll down a few inches. (Some people like them longer and some shorter) You can use sissors too. Its main purpose is to clear a section for the bridle or halter to sit. You want it as close as possible because it looks funny sticking up. Im sure someone on here has a good pic for you.

Ok Im editing this and adding this pic. NOt my horse but does show a bridle path Sorry about my crooked circle around it.

Cyn · 01-11-2005, 02:12 PM

I measure by folding my horses ears back. How long the ear is is how far I go with the clippers.

This is a pic off the net. My computer wont down load right now.

Horseychick010 · 01-11-2005, 02:15 PM

Whats the recommened length?

Paints4me · 01-11-2005, 02:17 PM

I don't think theres a specific legnth. Holding the ear back is a great idea, that would seem about the perfect legnth to me as well.

equineluver14 · 01-11-2005, 02:22 PM

The reccomended length is however far back your horse's ear bends back. THAT IS THE RECOMENDED LENGTH.

HalterGirl_88 · 01-11-2005, 02:23 PM

As others have said it's just a little area of mane that is clipped away to allow and area for the halter/bridle to lay. You can use scissors, but electic clippers get a closer cut. After it's clipped I also go back over the area with a disposable razor to get a really close shave, the hair grows back much slower after doing this a few times. Some people do them the length of the ear, but I tend to only do mine about 1/2 an ear length

Unclipped bridle path

Clip towards the ears

Then away from the ears

clipped bridle path

razor clipped path

finished bridle path

01-11-2005, 01:38 PM	#1
Horseychick010 Full Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 91 Images: 3	Bridle Path...What is it? Hey, Does anyone know what a bridle path is. If so, why do you do it.

01-11-2005, 01:40 PM	#2
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 13,587 Images: 124	Do you mean the area where the crown of the bridle or halter goes? I keep mine trimmed, just to keep the mane out of the way and to prevent it from getting tangled in the buckles. Or do you mean the trails in a park? We have a couple of those too __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

01-11-2005, 02:06 PM	#4
GeM Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,926 Images: 22	I use electric clippers. I don't really measure...I just measure about 2 fingers from the start of the forelock. (You don't want to clip to close to the base of the forelock because you'll loose a lot if it ) You don't want the bridle path to be too thick- just clip enough for the leather to fit through it, like a little pathway. Sorry I can't explain it really well- __________________ Don't insult the aligator until after you cross the river.

01-11-2005, 02:08 PM	#5
Paints4me Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,284 Images: 24	I'd show you a pic but mine don't have one at the moment as I need some new clippers. Most people shave it. From their poll down a few inches. (Some people like them longer and some shorter) You can use sissors too. Its main purpose is to clear a section for the bridle or halter to sit. You want it as close as possible because it looks funny sticking up. Im sure someone on here has a good pic for you. Ok Im editing this and adding this pic. NOt my horse but does show a bridle path Sorry about my crooked circle around it. Last edited by Paints4me; 01-11-2005 at 02:15 PM. Reason: add pic

01-11-2005, 02:12 PM	#6
Cyn Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,617 Images: 834	I measure by folding my horses ears back. How long the ear is is how far I go with the clippers. This is a pic off the net. My computer wont down load right now. __________________ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

01-11-2005, 01:57 PM	#3
Horseychick010 Full Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 91 Images: 3	The bit between the ears. How do you do it. How short etc..

01-11-2005, 02:15 PM	#7
Horseychick010 Full Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 91 Images: 3	Whats the recommened length?

01-11-2005, 02:17 PM	#8
Paints4me Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,284 Images: 24	I don't think theres a specific legnth. Holding the ear back is a great idea, that would seem about the perfect legnth to me as well.

01-11-2005, 02:22 PM	#9
equineluver14 Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The United States of America! Posts: 784 Images: 5 Blog Entries: 2	The reccomended length is however far back your horse's ear bends back. THAT IS THE RECOMENDED LENGTH. __________________ Some people think you don't have to be an athlete in order to be a rider . . .we know better HORSES: proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy!

01-11-2005, 02:23 PM	#10
HalterGirl_88 Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,611	As others have said it's just a little area of mane that is clipped away to allow and area for the halter/bridle to lay. You can use scissors, but electic clippers get a closer cut. After it's clipped I also go back over the area with a disposable razor to get a really close shave, the hair grows back much slower after doing this a few times. Some people do them the length of the ear, but I tend to only do mine about 1/2 an ear length Unclipped bridle path Clip towards the ears Then away from the ears clipped bridle path razor clipped path finished bridle path

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