What is a Bitless Bridle?
A bitless bridle is a horse bridle that does not have a traditional mouthpiece, or bit. A bridle works by using pressure to cue or signal a horse for the rider to control steering, slowing, and stopping. Rather than relying on the pressure points of the mouth, such as a bitted bridle does, a bitless bridle works with the pressure points on the nose. As with all bridles, the bitless bridle is made of various materials including rawhide and occasionally metal.
A bitless bridle is a horse bridle that does not have a traditional mouthpiece, or bit. A bridle works by using pressure to cue or signal a horse for the rider to control steering, slowing, and stopping. Rather than relying on the pressure points of the mouth, such as a bitted bridle does, a bitless bridle works with the pressure points on the nose. As with all bridles, the bitless bridle is made of various materials including rawhide and occasionally metal. A bitless bridle has three primary traditional varieties: the bosal hackamore, the mechanical hackamore, and the sidepull. The way in which a bitless bridle fits a horse and provides control varies with each type. There are varying circumstances that may warrant a rider choosing one type of bitless bridle over another.
