--- In bitlessbridle@yahoogroups.com, "jo_medema" <jo_medema@...> wrote:
>
> I'm in NW Washington State just now starting to ground drive my mini
> and Shetland. I use open Dr. Cook bridles that have no crownpiece
> rings to run side checks through, and I prefer not to use the
> blindered bridle. Does anyone else here drive with an open Dr. Cook
> BB that has figured out how to attach side checks? It is a huge issue
> when working the ponies on the grass. After rigging up an awkward
> sash cord version I was able to experience what great ponies they can
> be. Ideas?
> Jo
>Hi Jo, At first I used baling twine, for side checks, but that looks chessy, so I went to a harness maker, dropped off my bitless bridle and had him make me an overhead check rein. Alot easier than adding rings to make a side check.
It is pretty easy to slip in on, I used the beta bridle for my driving bridle but the check is made of leather to match the rest of the harness. You can see a pictue of it under photo's Bobcatfarm, the last photo in that album shows the check rein, it's hanging down, but at least when she is driven over grass she will be discouraged from taking a bite.

Good luck!