People do not like change, that is one of the main problems. Or people
that try using the bridle and DO Not follow directions.
Then there is the issue of a horse really not having the temperament
to be a good safe buggy horse.

I have used the Bitless riding and driving bridle for years with no problems.

Using a bit doesn't mean you are more safe by any stretch of the imagination.

If you want to use the Bitless, then do. Prove them wrong by driving
and not having the problems many other people have. Don't worry about
what other people say.

Shari

On 6/24/06, blacklocust_farm <lee@...> wrote:
do it remain firmly in the closet
> when talking to other drivers.
>
> There is ENORMOUS resistance to bitless driving. Most bitless
> drivers are afraid to post to the driving lists. Since I have been
> experimenting and sharing my experiences on the driving lists, I
> have had a ton of private email. Most in favor, but a few are
> relating stories of runaways (not thinking to mention the runaways
> they've witnessed with bitted horses).
>
> Right now I am provoking a lot of people on the driving lists,
> because I am expecting detailed reports of personal experience and
> horse preparation for going bitless. Also, to level the playing
> field, calling for reports of the carriage runaways that occur at
> practically every event.
>
> I