Hunter bridles
The Hunter Bridle is traditionally a more sturdy bridle, able to withstand a day’s hunting in the field.  My hunter bridles, because they are for showing are not heavier, but are considered a plainer, more workman like bridle with a flat and sometimes wider nose and browband.  These bridles are stitched 10 to the inch using Sedgewick leather and usually have a showing padded bradoon rein with a plain curb rein.

Photo: Dark Havana

Hack bridles
are made using Sedgewicks leather.  A finer bridle than the Hunter.  A choice of plain, plaited or padded rein is given.

Photo: Pacific Havana

Showing bridles
The Showing Bridle has a gently raised and stitched nose and browband.  It is also stitched 10 to the inch and is usually matched with a laced and plain rein.
The stitched bridle has much more detail and shows off a delicate head beautifully.