How to secure the LightRider Chinstrap
Once you have the chinstrap adjusted to the right length for your horse, it's a good idea to properly secure the end of the strap as shown in the photos below.
If you would rather not use the chinstrap cover, you can wrap some electrical tape around the D-rings to secure it all.
How to replace the D-ring style chinstrap
How to replace the buckle style chinstrap
Step 1:
Thread the chinstrap through the noseband rings from the inside to the outside, adding the chinstrap rings on both sides.
The strap should loop around the chinstrap rings and back through the noseband rings.
Thread the chinstrap through the noseband rings from the inside to the outside, adding the chinstrap rings on both sides.
The strap should loop around the chinstrap rings and back through the noseband rings.
Step 2:
Add the buckle to the chinstrap end that has the least number of holes as shown, with the buckle roller facing the end of the strap.
You can put it on the middle hole, or adjust to either end hole if you need the strap shorter or longer.
Add the buckle to the chinstrap end that has the least number of holes as shown, with the buckle roller facing the end of the strap.
You can put it on the middle hole, or adjust to either end hole if you need the strap shorter or longer.
Step 3:
Put the other end of the chinstrap through the buckle over the top of the first strap.
Tighten the strap so the buckle tongue lies against the buckle roller.
Put the other end of the chinstrap through the buckle over the top of the first strap.
Tighten the strap so the buckle tongue lies against the buckle roller.
Step 4:
Add the velcro keepers close to either side of the buckle.
Remember to check they are properly fastened before you ride so there is no chance the buckle can come undone.
Add the velcro keepers close to either side of the buckle.
Remember to check they are properly fastened before you ride so there is no chance the buckle can come undone.
How to Shorten the Chinstrap
Start by undoing the chinstrap and removing the buckle. There is no need to remove the chinstrap from the bridle.
You will see one end of the strap has less holes (generally 2) and this part is under the top layer of the strap so is the best end to alter as you won't see it once the strap is back together.
You will see one end of the strap has less holes (generally 2) and this part is under the top layer of the strap so is the best end to alter as you won't see it once the strap is back together.
Materials Needed:
You will need:
- A sharp pair of scissors
- Either a soldering iron or a sharp pointed object like a sewing awl or a cooking skewer or small screwdriver.
- A gas lighter to heat it with.
Step 1:
Cut the 2 existing holes off the end of the strap with sharp scissors.
Step 2:
After marking 2 new holes the same width apart as the ones you removed, heat the soldering iron (or tool) and pierce the webbing to make the new holes.
Have a piece of wood or something not flammable underneath to protect the surface you're working on.
Have a piece of wood or something not flammable underneath to protect the surface you're working on.
Step 3:
Use the gas lighter to melt the end of the webbing - you can shape it with wet fingers while its still hot.
Step 4:
Re-assemble the chinstrap so the buckle look like this with the roller end pulled tight, and slide the plastic keepers in place.
