Are there any tips as to what to bear in mind when I transfer from a bitted bridle to The Bitless Bridle™?
A. Here is an extract from the comprehensive User’s Manual that is supplied with every Bitless Bridle: “Although the reins cross under the chin, the aids are the same as with the bit method of control, because the bridle pushes rather than pulls. In fact, The Bitless Bridle can be thought of as steering the horse by means of the head equivalent of neck reining, with the advantage that the head pressure is more positive than anything that can be achieved with neck reining. The following guidelines refer to English and Western riding rather than race riding. The rider should at all times strive to retain an independent seat. In other words, the reins should not be used as a safety harness for the rider and the means whereby the rider retains his seat or restores his balance. One of the many benefits noticed by users of The Bitless Bridle is that it encourages them to rely more on their seat and legs for control, rather than the reins. To raise the horse’s head to the correct level (the p
