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Shires Bridles and Reins
Shires bridles come in three lines: Velociti anatomical and show bridles, Avignon classic bridles sold with reins, and Aviemore browbands and training reins, in Pony to X-Full.
Buying tipShires Velociti suits riders who want an anatomical, padded crown at an everyday price; Shires Avignon suits riders who want a classic hunt, show or dressage bridle with reins in the box. Measure your horse's current bridle against the size chart below before choosing between Cob and Full.
What riders say about Shires bridles
Riders tell us Shires bridles feel like better leather than the price suggests and that the sizing is honest. Here is what they say about Velociti, Avignon and Shires reins, word for word.
Shires Velociti Lusso Padded Raised Flash Bridle
★★★★★
I was shocked at the quality of leather. The padding is very soft and squishy, the leather is a pretty color and looks actually dyed and not painted on. I ordered a cob for my OTTB but had to exchange for a horse size.
I've just bought the Shires Velociti Bridle last week! I actually love it for my cob. I was having issues as his head seems to be somewhere in between cob/pony - so I had to mix and match 2 bridles together, with a cob headpiece, pony browband, cob noseband and pony cheek pieces! However, I got the Shires Velociti bridle in Cob (I was convinced it was going to be far too big) but I love it!
Shires Velociti Rapida Figure 8 Bridle
★★★★★
I've ended up buying a whole Velociti Rapida grackle bridle now as I was so impressed with the anatomical headpiece. Great quality and fits beautifully
★★★★★
Beautiful quality leather, really really love it. I always buy my leatherwork from Shires for the quality and the fair prices and accurate sizing
I absolutely love my Shires bridle. I'm a bit rubbish at leather care but a year or so on it still looks new
I love the traditional look of an old-fashioned flat hunt bridle. I bought this on a whim when it was on sale, and I am very pleased with the quality for the price! It looks great on my gelding. I am hoping to take him foxhunting or hunter pacing sometime wearing this bridle!
★★★★★
I have numerous pairs of these reins now. For the children they are ideal. Narrow in the hand, very flexible and my children love the nobbly bits so they can make sure they are holding the reins evenly. The best bit is that the nobbles are built into the rubber so if the pony bangs his head down, the kids don't get their hand ripped like they do using the rubber reins with the nobbles stitched on to the outside. These are WAY better.
★★★★★
These reins are fantastic and the length is finally a great fit for my long necked TB
In the Spotlight
The Shires bridles, browbands and reins riders choose most
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Shires Avignon Rubber Reins w/Leather Stoppers
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Shires Velociti bridles: Rapida, Lusso and Fancy
Shires Velociti bridles are built around the FreedomFit headpiece: a wide, cushioned crown with a poll gap and a cutaway ear profile, with anti-shock padding on the headpiece, browband and noseband. The Ergonomic and Curved designs shape the noseband and cheek pieces to sit clear of the facial nerves.
Velociti Rapida bridles come with signature Velociti rubber grip reins and run Cob, Full and X-Full. Velociti Lusso is the Pro Series in vegetable-tanned European leather, sold without reins. Velociti Fancy bridles are square raised and fancy stitched in Oak Bark for the hunter ring, Pony to X-Full with matching reins.
See every Velociti bridle, girth and halter on the Shires Velociti page.
Shires Avignon bridles for hunters, eventers and dressage
Shires Avignon bridles are complete, classic bridles: each comes with its reins, square buckles and an anatomically shaped crown. The Middleburg is a flat hunt bridle with laced reins, the Wellington has the wide square raised look of the hunter ring, and the Nashville and Ocala are raised, padded show bridles.
For jumping, the Woodside is a raised figure 8 with a fleece-lined noseband and soft rubber grip reins; for dressage, the Aspen pairs a crank noseband with continental web reins. Avignon also sells nosebands, cheek pieces and a flash strap separately, so one bridle can change jobs.
Shires Aviemore browbands and training reins
Shires Aviemore is the finishing-touch line: small, large, wide and flower diamante browbands and a plaited browband in Pony, Cob, Full and X-Full, to swap onto a Shires bridle or most standard bridles of the same size. Aviemore Rubber Grip Training Reins have colored sections that show a rider where to hold the rein, in 48 and 54 inches.
Shires reins, rein stops and spare bridle parts
Shires reins come in four grips: laced, rubber grip, rubberized web and plain leather. Velociti Lusso reins come laced or nylon insert rubber grip in 54 and 60 inches, Velociti Gara Curb Reins are plain leather in 1/2 and 5/8 inch widths, and Avignon buckle-end reins use square buckles for quick bit changes.
Shires Rubber Rein Stops and Silicone Rein Stops keep the rings of a running martingale from sliding down to the bit; each is sold in pairs.
Shires bridle sizes: Pony, Cob, Full and X-Full
Shires bridles come in Pony, Cob, Full and X-Full; on our size menus Full is listed as Horse and X-Full as Large Horse. Measure your horse's best-fitting bridle, then read across the chart, which is Shires Equestrian's own, converted to inches.
Riders tell us Shires sizing is honest and that the Velociti Cob is roomier than it looks: one OTTB owner exchanged a Cob for a Full (Horse). Shires reins come in 48 inches (pony), 54 inches and 60 or 61 inches; Velociti Western roper reins are 8 feet.
- Lay the bridle flat and measure from one bit ring, up the cheekpiece, over the headpiece and down to the other bit ring.
- Measure the browband end to end, not including the loops.
- Measure the noseband all the way around where it sits, about two fingers below the cheekbone.
- If the headpiece fits one size and the noseband another, choose the size that fits the headpiece and browband, then swap the noseband.
| Measurement | Pony | Cob | Full (Horse) | X-Full (Large Horse) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headpiece and cheekpieces, bit ring to bit ring | 80–98 cm (31.5–38.5 in) | 86–109 cm (33.75–43 in) | 93–115 cm (36.5–45.25 in) | 95–122 cm (37.5–48 in) |
| Browband | 37.5 cm (14.75 in) | 40 cm (15.75 in) | 42.5 cm (16.75 in) | 45 cm (17.75 in) |
| Throatlatch | 51–69 cm (20–27.25 in) | 60–83 cm (23.5–32.75 in) | 67–91 cm (26.5–35.75 in) | 71–94 cm (28–37 in) |
| Cheekpiece | 22.5 cm (8.75 in) | 24 cm (9.5 in) | 25 cm (9.75 in) | 26 cm (10.25 in) |
| Flash noseband, around the nose | 50–58 cm (19.75–22.75 in) | 58–64 cm (22.75–25.25 in) | 62–70 cm (24.5–27.5 in) | 68–76 cm (26.75–30 in) |
| Flash strap, around the nose | 42–54.5 cm (16.5–21.5 in) | 47–57 cm (18.5–22.5 in) | 52–63 cm (20.5–24.75 in) | 57–68 cm (22.5–26.75 in) |
| Figure 8 jaw strap | 21–28 cm (8.25–11 in) | 24–35 cm (9.5–13.75 in) | 30.5–39.5 cm (12–15.5 in) | 34–44 cm (13.5–17.25 in) |
Shires bridles: which line is right for your horse
Shires Velociti brings anatomical design to everyday and show bridles, Shires Avignon covers the classic padded show, hunt and dressage looks, and Shires Aviemore adds sparkle browbands and training reins.
| Line | What it is | Sizes | Reins included | Pick it for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velociti Rapida | FreedomFit anatomical crown, padded noseband and browband | Cob, Full, X-Full | Yes: Velociti rubber grip reins | Everyday schooling and jumping |
| Velociti Lusso | The Pro Series: deeper anti-shock padding, vegetable-tanned European leather | Cob, Full, X-Full | No: Lusso reins sold separately | Showing and dressage riders who choose their own reins |
| Velociti Fancy | Square raised, fancy stitched padded leather in Oak Bark | Pony to X-Full | Yes: matching reins | Hunter and equitation rings |
| Avignon | Raised, padded or flat leather bridles with an anatomic crown and swap-in parts | Pony to X-Full | Yes: laced, rubber grip or web reins | Hunters, eventers, field hunting and dressage |
| Aviemore | Diamante and plaited browbands, color-banded training reins | Pony to X-Full; reins 48 and 54 in | Training reins only | Adding sparkle or teaching even contact |
Shires nosebands explained: cavesson, flash, figure 8 and crank
The noseband is what separates one Shires bridle from the next. Here is what each style does and where it sits in the Velociti and Avignon lines.
| Noseband | What it does | Shires options |
|---|---|---|
| Cavesson | A plain band around the nose, the classic hunter look | Velociti Lusso and Rapida Hunter Cavesson, rolled padded cavesson bridles, Avignon Middleburg, Wellington, Nashville and Ocala |
| Flash | A cavesson with a lower strap that helps keep the mouth closed on the bit | Velociti Rapida and Lusso Padded Raised Flash, Ergonomic and Ergonomic Curved Flash, Avignon flash nosebands |
| Figure 8 (grackle) | Two straps crossing on a padded disc above the nostrils, for jumping and cross country | Velociti Rapida Figure 8, Velociti Fancy Raised Padded Figure 8, Avignon Woodside and Figure Eight Noseband |
| Crank | A padded noseband with a lever strap for a precise fit, the usual dressage choice | Velociti Lusso Dressage Flash, Velociti Rapida Dressage Bridle with Flash, Avignon Aspen |
Who Shires bridles are for
Shires bridles are best for riders who want anatomical comfort or a classic show look in good leather without paying top-tier prices, and for barns that need sturdy bridles in many sizes.
- Owners of young or sensitive horses: the Velociti Rapida Ergonomic Flash and Curved Flash bridles keep pressure off the poll and facial nerves.
- Hunter and equitation riders: the Velociti Lusso Hunter Cavesson, the Velociti Fancy Square Raised Padded Bridle and the Avignon Wellington.
- Eventers and show jumpers: the Avignon Woodside and the Velociti Rapida Figure 8.
- Dressage riders: the Avignon Aspen with its crank noseband and the Velociti Lusso Dressage Flash.
- Lesson barns and pony families: Pony to X-Full sizes and Aviemore color-banded training reins.
- Look elsewhere for a draft or oversize horse: the largest Shires size is X-Full, and one rider found it too small for her Clydesdale.
Shires bridles FAQ
Do Shires Velociti bridles come with reins?
It depends on the line. Velociti Rapida bridles come with signature Velociti rubber grip reins, and Velociti Fancy bridles come with matching reins. Velociti Lusso bridles are sold without reins, so you can choose Lusso laced or nylon insert rubber grip reins to match.
CloseWhat size Shires bridle does my horse need?
Measure your horse's current bridle and compare it to the Shires chart above. A Cob browband is 40 cm (about 15.75 inches) and a Full is 42.5 cm (about 16.75 inches). On our size menus Full is listed as Horse and X-Full as Large Horse.
CloseWhat is the difference between Shires Velociti Rapida and Lusso?
Both use the FreedomFit headpiece with a poll gap and cutaway ear profile. Rapida bridles include reins and come in Cob, Full and X-Full. Lusso is the pro series in vegetable-tanned European leather with deeper padding, sold without reins.
CloseWhich Shires bridle is best for the hunter ring?
Shires designed the Velociti Lusso Hunter Cavesson specifically for the American hunter arena. The Velociti Fancy Square Raised Padded Bridle and the Avignon Wellington give the wide, square raised look, and the Avignon Middleburg is a traditional flat hunt bridle.
CloseCan I buy replacement parts for a Shires Avignon bridle?
Yes. Avignon cavesson, flash and figure 8 nosebands, cheek pieces, a flash strap and a flash attachment loop are sold separately, so you can change a noseband or fix the fit without buying a new bridle.
CloseWho are Shires bridles for?
Shires bridles are best for riders who want anatomical comfort or a classic show look in good leather without top-tier prices: young and sensitive horses, hunter and equitation riders, eventers, dressage riders and lesson barns. Look elsewhere for draft-size horses, since the largest Shires size is X-Full.
CloseSources: product details from Shires Equestrian product data; size chart from Shires Equestrian Flash Bridles and Grackle Bridles size charts (shiresequestrian.com), checked October 2026. Inch figures are converted from centimeters and rounded to the nearest quarter inch. Rider reviews are quoted word for word from public rider discussions, October 2026.