From: Karen Louya <horsecrazy09@...>
Subject: [bitlessbridle] New to group
To: bitlessbridle@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2008, 12:26 AM

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 like to switch over to bitless but am not sure what type of bitless is best to go with. I have tried a side pull on Gus (my gelding) with some success. He does seem more relaxed without a bit. I'm sure part of that is because when I get nervous I tend to get a little stronger with my hands. I'm working on my fear issues and they are not related to my horse in particular, just a response from some past experiences that I am trying to get over. The side pull doesn't seem to give me quite enough control except for turning though it is great for short trail rides around the barn. I tried an S hackamore and found that while more horse still likes it better than a bit most of the time, he throws his head up when I ask for whoa with both reins and with a one rein stop.
I've read through the website on the dr. cooks bridle and it sounds like a wonderful piece of equipment. I've also noticed that some other endurance tack companies make similar bridles and was wondering what the differences are. I want to try out one of these types of bridles on my horse as I think I may be just what we both need. I can stay out of his mouth and learn that I don't have to have super tight reins to have control. My thing is, I really like that with the other companies, you can get say a black beta bridle with a different color overlay. However, I want to make sure that the bridle I spend my money on, is actually doing the job it was meant to do. Does anyone have any experience with the other companies? I know hought tack is one that makes a similar bridle.
Thanks so much. I look forward to hearing what everyone has to say.
Karen L.
Greenville, NC
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