Browbands are part of a horse’s bridle and sit across the forehead to keep the bridle in place. They add stability and in many cases bling to equestrian gear.

Bling browbands have become super popular for adding bling to a horses gear. Browbands come in many designs and colours so you can customise your horse’s look while keeping them comfortable.

What is a Browband?

A browband is a decorative piece of equipment that sits on a horse’s forehead, usually part of a bridle or halter. It’s made of leather, fabric or other materials and adds a bit of style and glamour to a horse’s look. Browbands can be plain or decorated with designs, patterns and colours so are a favourite among horse owners and riders.

In the equestrian world browbands are not just a fashion statement but a way to express yourself and your style. Whether you like classic or something more flashy there’s a browband for every taste and occasion.

Types of Browbands

There are many types of browbands, each for different purposes. These include plain leather browbands for everyday riding and decorative browbands with diamante crystals, beads or custom designs for shows or events. Riders can choose from traditional straight browbands or raised, V shaped or ergonomic designed browbands depending on their horse’s head size and personal preference.

How to Choose the Right Size

Choosing the right size is key for your horse’s comfort and safety. A correctly sized browband will help avoid pressure points on the horse’s forehead. To choose the right size measure the distance between your horse’s ears and make sure it’s a comfortable fit that won’t cause pressure or rubbing. Browbands come in standard sizes: cob, full and extra-full so always check the size guide before ordering.

The easiest thing to do is measure your existing browbands for the best fit.

Browband Materials

The most common material for browbands is leather for its durability and classic look. Synthetic browbands are also available for low maintenance and affordability. For decorative purposes custom browbands may include beads, metal accents or crystals for bling and functionality. Some custom browbands have Swarovski crystals for extra glamour.

Materials Commonly Used:

• leather
• beads
• Diamante crystsals
• Swarovski crystals
• ribbon
• vinyl

Designing and Choosing a Browband

Designing and choosing a browband is fun and creative. With so many colours, designs and materials to choose from riders can pick a browband that reflects their style and matches their horse’s look. When designing a custom browband you need to consider the horse’s size, breed and riding discipline to ensure a comfortable and secure fit.

You can also add a personal touch to your browband by choosing a special colour or design that matches your riding gear or team colours.

Custom Browbands: Add a Personal Touch to Your Horse’s Gear

Custom browbands allow riders to add a personal touch to their horse’s tack. Bling browbands are a favourite for riders who want to add some sparkle to their horse’s gear. Available in many colours and designs custom browbands can have unique patterns and embellishments to match the rider’s outfit or the theme of a show.

When ordering custom browbands you can usually add your preferred colours, materials and styles to make it truly personal. These can be added to your cart on many products pages in equestrian shops.

Safety and Rules

When it comes to browbands safety and rules are important. Riders must make sure their browband is properly fitted and secured so it doesn’t come loose while riding. Also check with the relevant equestrian organisations (or Equestrian Australia) and competitions to make sure the browband meets the required safety standards and rules.

Browband Care

Proper care will extend the life of your browband. Ergonomic browbands may require special care to keep their shape and functionality. For leather browbands use a leather cleaner and conditioner.

Synthetic browbands require less maintenance, just a quick wipe with a damp cloth. Over time regular maintenance will prevent cracking and wear especially for custom designs with intricate embellishments.

Browband Trends

Browband trends follow the fashion in equestrian sport. Currently bling browbands with Swarovski crystals or bright colours are popular in the show ring. Many riders are now choosing browbands that are functional and fashionable so their horse can stand out in the ring.

Final Points

From custom made browbands to in stock products we have a wide range of designs, colours and materials to suit different riding styles and preferences.

Our commitment to quality, safety and customer service means you can trust us to provide you with the best browbands on the market. Whether you want to add a personal touch to your riding gear or make a statement at your next show, we'vegot you covered.

Popular Questions

Below are common questions we get asked about these products.

Will browbands help my horse’s comfort?

Yes, a properly fitting browband will help your horse’s comfort by preventing the bridle from sliding and reducing pressure points around the ears and forehead. Ergonomic browbands will also distribute pressure more evenly across the head.

How do I know if my browband is too tight?

A browband that is too tight will pinch the horse’s forehead, causing discomfort or sores. If you see the browband pulling the bridle forward or leaving marks after use it’s too tight. A browband that is too tight will create pressure points, discomfort for the horse. A well fitting browband should sit snugly but have at least one finger width of space between the horse’s forehead and the browband.

How do I measure for a custom browband?

Use a flexible measuring tape and measure across your horse’s forehead from the base of one ear to the base of the other. Make sure the tape sits where the browband will sit, not too tight or too loose.