I am new to the list (and new to bitless bridles too) and am looking for any information/suggestions that I can get! My mare is an unbroke 5-year old, but I have had her all her life (yeah, I know, late starter, but no health/soundness issues) and she is a doll! I am considering starting her in a BB because the limited info I have gotten elsewhere has piqued my interest, in a good way. I was worried about riding dressage in the BB (and wondering how the horse might respond to the aids differently?) since I am used to a bitted bridle, but SueEllen seems to be doing fine with it, so I will be especially interested in reading more posts from dressage riders using the BB!! I am also wondering about 'control' issues - ie. I'm on a trail and my horse decides to spook and bolt - I would feel a little insecure without a bit - but I am still thinking about giving it a try!
I can't wait to read more
posts and look forward to buying my first BB!!
Hi, I just joined this group to talk to others that are bitless. I just ordered two bitless bridles for my horses. One is an eight year old 3/4 Morgan mare...
Hello all, I am new to the list (and new to bitless bridles too) and am looking for any information/suggestions that I can get! My mare is an unbroke 5-year...
Hi, Amanda, The horse will respond to the bridle differently (better) but will respond to your other aids quicker if you are using them correctly in the first...
SueEllen, I have quite a bit of experience breaking and training youngters so the confidence and experience are there (although I am planning on moving her to...
Hi, Amanda, OK, the info you need then is that you must slowly build the muscles so that she does not experience back or leg pain and teach her self- carriage...
Hello, Just found this group while reading about the bitless bridles. I am bringing home a 13.3 hand pony at the end of the week who is riden in a hackmore...
Congratulations! Almost any horse can be trained to go in the BB. You are correct to have their teeth checked first. Nothing can take the place of proper...
Welcome Ami, There are plenty of people here to help you along with tips! Sounds like you have a great plan. Send photos if you can to add to the others. [:)]...
Welcome Ami! I think your plan sounds great. When I switched my horse over from Western to English and from bitted to bitless, it was helpful to do small...
Hi Everyone! I am new to this group. I live in Eastern NC (Greenville) and have been riding for about 10 years. I own a 7 year old arabian gelding that I would...
I own a Dr. Cooks and I (and my horse) really like it; I don't have any experience w/the other bitlesses that are out there. I don't think you can go wrong...
Welcome Karen, I don't know about the other bridles, but Dr. Cooks has a money back guarantee PLUS you can use any brow band reins and sometimes even the two...
I did order a beta Dr. Cooks to try out. I've had it on my horse twice so far. What a different feel from any of the other bridles I've tried (bitted, s hack,...
Inge, Thanks so much for the information. I ordered a Cooks bridle today. I'm hoping my horse will like it. He does not like the S hackamore. He does pretty...
Hi Wow i wish you a great time with the new bridle soon What is also very important by spooky moments :-) is that you keep your breath low, and slowly. when...
Hi Karen Why would the leather version break?? You have to take care lether versions. That is the same as a leather saddle you have to give it lots of love :-)...
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