14th century

Royal MS 16 G VI

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Bridle appears to be tied at the throatlatch/cheekpiece intersection. Note there is no noseband. Folio 161v

Appears to be standard ring bridle, but note use of noseband with curb bit. Folio 172v

A rope halter. Folio 34v

Lorenzetti, 1339

Hardware: 2 rings, 2 decorative bosses with rivet backs, 1 decorative cross-shaped boss, 1 buckle for throatlatch, 3 dozen decorative cross-shaped belt mounts

Manessa Codex, c. 1340

Hardware: 2 bridle bosses with rings attached, 3 dozen decorative tacks, buckle for throat latch (presumed)

Hardware: 4 rings, 1 large decorative boss, 4 dozen decorative tacks, buckle for throat latch (presumed)

Hardware for green and red: 2 rings w/bosses attached, 3 dozen decorative tacks, buckle for throat latch (presumed)

Hardware for yellow: 2 rings, 6 strap ends with hangers, buckle for throat latch (presumed)

Roman de Giron de Coutois, c. 1350

Hardware needed: 2 bridle bosses, 3 dozen decorative tacks. Note the snaffle bit (similar to modern full-cheek snaffles) and the way the horse's forelock has been braided.

Hardware needed: 2 rings, 2 bit hangers, 3 dozen decorative tacks. Note the double reins attached to the snaffle bit. The noseband may have been a metal cavesson.

Bernabo Visconti Statue, c. 1363

Hardware needed: 2 bridle bosses, 1 decorative charm, 2 strap ends (6 total if reins are included). Based on the pattern depicted on the straps, it's possible that this bridle is of a woven material.

Queste del Saint Graal, c. 1380-1385

Hardware needed: 2 bridle bosses, 2 bit hangers, several dozen decorative tacks. Additional strap ends are needed for the reins.