My Arab gelding has a very refined and tiny head. His endurance bridle is cob on almost all of the tightest holes. I would like to get him a decent (mid-range price point) dressage bridle without a flash. Any suggestions?
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Bobby’s or Schneider’s. I bought a cob in Bobby’s once and it definitely ran small like it was made for an Arabian. I think Schneider’s still has their petite dressage bridle. Their Joseph Sterling line is really nice for the price.
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I have the Schneiders Petite Dressage Bridle and love it! It doesn’t overwhelm my horse’s face and has a removeable flash with a slot to tuck the tab.
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I bought their rolled comfort bridle for my mare and it is really, really nice! I found the crank length too big even for her stock horse head so I’d definitely go with their petite model(s) for an Arab
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I agree with the suggestions already made. I had a bobby’s cob and pony, same bridle in each size to pull pieces and parts together for the ‘best’ fit on my section C welsh cob with a very petite/pony head. He was cob in the forehead/poll and pony in the muzzle/cheek pieces. Even having to buy both bridles was far less expensive than my other bridles (for my larger Morgan).
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The collected pony has a lovely selection of bridles, I would bet they have something that would fit your boy. They are also very helpful when it comes to sizing.
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“Skookumhorse Leatherwork” can make you a custom made bridle, to your specifications. Local to me, but ships worldwide. Beautiful, quality workmanship.
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Thanks everyone, I will take a look at your suggestions 
I used a Passier on my arab and it fit/looked great. They have a number of styles that are less bulky and better for a refined head.
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I have a “not quite 15.1hh” Saddlebred with a pony-sized head, but pony bridles don’t really fit. 
I measured her and bought a custom Flexible Fit Equestrian bridle. I LOVE that i can pick and choose size/style for each part of the bridle. I bought two different types of nosebands and browbands! https://ffequestrian.com/
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She’s gorgeous!
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Aww thank you!
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I usually have to ask for measurements. I have a couple solo bridles and their cob fits my arabs really well. Schneiders is also a good option.
With that typey of a head you might have to older parts and put one together
I have even more trouble with leather halters.
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I agree, she is lovely!
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My mom’s Arab is in a Schockemohle Malibu bridle in cob. It fits great!
He looks lovely!
I can’t help but tell you that my brain keeps reading the title as “…my petty-headed Arabian.” 
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lol- that title is probably fitting too haha
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What is your endurance bridle? Zilco is great at making araby sizes
It’s a small cob from Distance Depot. I do have several Zilco for my other guys (cob) but they are a touch big for him. I haven’t put a stick on him but he’d probably just 14h
