Can the bridle be used for dressage, and riding with constant contact?
Yes the Light Rider Bridle will allow you to use contact, just as you do with the bit – which is one of the main reasons I designed it. It’s the same as with a bit though – you need to ‘give’ a little in your contact as soon as the horse gives, otherwise, as with a bit, your horse will learn to lean and resist. In the beginning, I would give by releasing the contact altogether (open your whole hand and release some rein). It’s best to start the same way as if you were using a bit – only having contact/collection for very short periods and gradually building it up. Collection is not about achieving a ‘headset’ so when your horse is ready and balanced, this will come from self carriage.
