--- In bitlessbridle@yahoogroups.com, "centaura57" <centaura57@y...>
wrote:
>
> I take it you've been to the website? :-)
>
> I've heard from several people that think the Hilason treeless is a
> decent inexpensive alternative. Not as cheaply made as you'd
expect
> for the price compared to other treeless types but probably
wouldn't
> last but a few years. My only thing with them is I'd have to order
> whichever one it is that has the formed wither area because the
other
> styles they carry look flat (which I think would bind down on the
> withers).
>
> Just wish my filly were old enough to put it and the bitless to a
> SERIOUS test of fit and wear. Will have to wait at least a year to
> put even a 25-miler on her. :-( Will definitely let everyone know
> what I think of both. So far pretty happy with the bitless bridle!
>
> Jonnie
>
> > Wish I knew about this saddle before I ordered the Barefoot
Treeless!
> > Ah well, maybe next time.
> > If you get it, tell us if you still like it!
> >
> > Shari
> >
>

Hi All,
New member here.... not to get too far off topic just for a
moment.... I have both the Barefoot Cheyenne and just got the
Hilason (yesterday... haven't tried it yet). But I love my Barefoot
and wouldn't trade it for anything! Hoping the Hilason works as
well.... have heard mixed reviews.....

Briefly about me: have three horses currently (have ridden and
trained all my life), and train for others, esp. problems like
trailer loading, etc. using NH. (Don't do too much breaking
anymore... a person reaches a certain age...!) I mostly trail and
pleasure ride, although I do a little hunting and eventing when the
mood strikes. Most of my horses over the years have been rescues,
including 2 of the 3 I have now (ex-racehorse and broken-down timber
horse) both deemed "crazy" and both now absolute puppy dogs in every
way! I do 100% of my riding and training bitless, treeless, and
shoeless, and love to tell people about all three.... I especially
love the looks on people's faces when they see me galloping in the
hunt field in a rope halter, fully under control and having a blast!

One interesting thing I noticed recently: i usually ride in a rope
halter, but the other day I decided to ride my gelding in the
Bitless bridle... (the thinking being that I want him used to it in
case I need to use it in a competition), and he did not like it one
bit! I guess he's used to the very loose/open feeling of the
halter, and when the bitless 'hugged' him, he tried to unload me!
We had a little discussion about it, and finally he saw things my
way, but I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this? I am
going to ride him in the bitless once a week so he really gets used
to it.....
~Aeron in Middleburg, VA