From team chasing and showjumping to hacking and schooling, the use of bitless bridles is increasing. However, if you’ve only ever ridden horse in a bit, it can feel daunting to go without.

This is where a bitless bridle comes in. Facial nerves and bridle fit When you consider any type of bridle, bitless or bitted, it’s essential to consider the facial structure of the horse.

The 21 horses involved in the study were fitted in a random order with each of the four following bitless bridles: an LG bridle, sidepull, Dr Cook’s bitless bridle or Fred Rai Rope, a rope ...

But many riders prefer to use bitless bridles, arguing that the bit can cause severe nerve pain, tongue lacerations, pinching and breathing problems for horses. In a letter to the national ...

Repurposing bridle bits and leather into wind ... Because most of CTRC’s horses wear side pulls — a bitless headstall that works with the rider’s rein pressure on the upper noseband ...