What is the difference between a Bitless Bridle& a sidepull?
A Bitless Bridle and a sidepull are two different kinds of bitless headgear used in riding horses. However, they each communicate with the horse in a different way.Riding HeadgearThe majority of bridles come with a metal bit that the horse holds in its mouth. The rider uses reins to communicate with the horse through the bit. There are several types of headgear without bits, however, that do not use the horse’s mouth for communication.SidepullA sidepull is constructed so that the rider pulls her rein out to one side or the other, pulling the horse’s head (and therefore its body) in that direction.Bitless Bridle OriginBitless Bridle is not only a general description of a bridle without a bit, it is also a bridle design whose name is patented and trademarked by designer Dr. Robert Cook.Bitless Bridle FunctionDr. Cook’s Bitless Bridle functions almost completely opposite from the traditional sidepull; when the rider pulls on one rein, the top portion of the bridle on the opposite side pus
