Kieffer Ava Ultrasoft® Bitless Bridle
The Kieffer Ava Ultrasoft® Bitless Bridle is a premium 2-in-1 convertible leather horse bridle designed for riders who value versatility, anatomical comfort and refined styling. Crafted from exceptionally soft leather, this innovative bridle can be used as a traditional snaffle bridle or converted for bitless riding, offering two practical configurations in one elegant design.
Part of the renowned Kieffer Ultrasoft® collection, the Ava combines buttery-soft leather with carefully shaped, padded components designed to provide comfortable contact around the horse's poll, ears and facial areas.
Its anatomically shaped split crownpiece provides additional space around the ears while helping distribute pressure across the poll. The softly padded noseband follows the contours of the horse's face, providing clearance around the cheekbones and creating a comfortable fit when correctly adjusted.
The versatile design includes cheekpieces with French hooks, allowing the bridle to be configured for use with or without a bit. For bitted riding, the reins attach to the bit rings, while the bitless configuration uses the side rings positioned on the noseband.
Beautifully finished with a decorative braided noseband, an elegant curved browband adorned with large black crystals and polished chrome buckles, the Kieffer Ava combines traditional craftsmanship with modern functionality.
Matching web reins and French-hook cheekpieces are included.
Key Features
Premium Kieffer Ultrasoft® leather with a supple, buttery-soft feel
Versatile 2-in-1 design for bitted or bitless riding
Anatomically shaped split crownpiece for additional poll and ear comfort
Softly padded anatomical noseband with elegant braided detailing
Cheekpieces with French hooks for convenient conversion
Side rings on the noseband for attaching reins during bitless riding
Curved, unpadded browband featuring large black crystals
Polished chrome buckles and matching web reins included
Why Choose the Kieffer Ava Ultrasoft® Bridle?
The Kieffer Ava Ultrasoft® Bridle combines the versatility of a convertible bitted and bitless bridle with the comfort-focused features of premium anatomical bridles.
Its adaptable construction allows riders to select their preferred riding arrangement without needing two completely separate bridles.
The split crownpiece, softly padded noseband and supple leather provide thoughtful comfort features, while the braided noseband and striking black crystal browband create an elegant appearance suitable for schooling and training.
Versatile 2-in-1 Bitted & Bitless Design
The Ava's standout feature is its convertible bridle system, allowing it to be used in two configurations.
Snaffle Bridle: Fit a suitable snaffle bit using the supplied cheekpieces with French hooks. The reins attach to the bit rings in the conventional manner.
Bitless Bridle: Configure the bridle without a bit and attach the reins to the side rings on the noseband.
This practical arrangement offers flexibility for riders exploring different training approaches or managing horses with individual preferences.
Bitless riding still creates pressure on areas of the horse's head, so correct fitting, suitable training and considerate rein aids remain essential.
Premium Kieffer Ultrasoft® Leather
The bridle is crafted from exceptionally soft, high-quality leather for a supple, comfortable feel.
The flexible leather construction allows the bridle to follow the contours of the horse's head while maintaining a refined appearance.
Carefully finished stitching and quality chrome fittings complete its premium construction.
Anatomical Split Crownpiece
The anatomically shaped split crownpiece is designed to provide additional comfort across the horse's poll.
Its carefully shaped construction creates clearance around the ears, helping minimise unnecessary contact in these sensitive areas.
The softly padded design provides a cushioned contact surface for everyday riding.
Anatomical Padded Noseband
The Ava features a softly padded anatomical noseband shaped to accommodate the horse's facial contours.
Its construction is designed to provide additional room around the cheekbones while maintaining comfortable contact.
The noseband attaches to the headpiece on both sides and features elegant braided leather detailing.
French-Hook Cheekpieces
The supplied cheekpieces with French hooks allow the bridle to be converted between bitted and bitless configurations.
This flexible system makes it convenient to adapt the bridle to the rider's preferred arrangement.
Always ensure the cheekpieces and attachments are fitted and secured correctly before riding.
Elegant Black Crystal Browband
A beautifully curved browband adorned with large black crystals gives the Kieffer Ava its distinctive appearance.
The dark crystal detailing complements the braided noseband and provides an understated, sophisticated finish.
The browband is supplied without additional lining.
Chrome Buckles & Web Reins
Polished chrome buckles complement the premium leather and decorative detailing.
The Ava is supplied with matching web reins, completing the versatile bridle arrangement.
