How should a carriage horse be first introduced to the Bitless Bridle?
The same general recommendations and guidelines apply as described in the current User Manual for the riding bridle. Similarly, the same reservations apply with regard to the prevention of accidents. Neither the Bitless Bridle Inc, Bitless Bridle UK nor individuals can accept liability for any accidents that might occur during use of the bridle. Stage 1: Even though a horse may already be trained to drive in a bitted bridle, it should first be ground-driven in the Bitless Bridle. The ground-driving should commence in a restricted space until confidence is gained with regard to all the basic aids. Stage 2: The horse should be harnessed to a carriage but still driven in a small paddock rather than the open countryside. Stage 3: Regular use in open country but preferably in company with one other experienced and companion carriage horse Stage 4: First trials in company with multiple carriages and strange horses.
