Has anyone on here tried the bitless bridle?

Zippy · 06-28-2005, 10:19 PM

Hi~I had posted earlier on here about having some behavior issues with my
horse~I think I might like to try a bitless bridle on him and see how he does?
but wanted to see if anyone else had one?liked it?
Thanks in advance~

Jennygirl011 · 06-28-2005, 11:21 PM

I use it all the time..It works get for me..I would try it once at least in an arena or round pen to see how he responds.. and good luck!!

Jennygirl011 · 06-28-2005, 11:22 PM

oh btw i use a hackamore is that what you were reffering to?

PaintedRocket · 06-28-2005, 11:47 PM

Hackamores work pretty well, I use one for the most part, depending on the horse. I use one with Rox cuz he seems to respond better than on a bit sometimes.. lol

cassidy · 06-29-2005, 12:59 AM

yes i have tried a hackamore

it can be pretty good i actually jumped cassidy in it!

i only used it though as he had a sore mouth

joker1 · 06-29-2005, 03:01 AM

Hi there,
I broke my young horse in using a bitless bridle as my dentist advised me not to 'mouth' him as he had some dental issues. It was not a hackamore but applied pressure to either side of his face when I used my reins. I did take him out on the trail once but did not feel as secure as I would have done in a 'bitted' bridle. I gave it to my sister who uses it on her games pony as he tends to 'lean' on your hands and brace against you when you ride him in a bit

She thinks it is great!!

Zippy · 06-29-2005, 07:24 AM

Hi there~I meant the bitless bridle by Dr Cook ~http://www.bitlessbridle.com/choose.phtml

The bitless bridle is I the same as what Joker1 used~it applies pressure to both sides of the face~Thanks for the input Joker~Anyone else have any experience with the bitless bridle?any opinions?

Gates · 06-29-2005, 07:27 AM

I tried one on my horse, didn't work at all. I had a kimberwick which was much better. Now that I ride western I found out that all I need is a snaffle even though before I felt that she need barb-wire lmao(jk). We have really started to click now since I am riding with a soft bit. (wow I just told my life story when all u wanted was a simple answer about bitless bridles lol)

PalominoBaby57 · 06-29-2005, 07:27 AM

i love hackamores!! i can be a lil more rough without killing my horse! i use it in barrels to get those tight turns without hurtning my baby!

BarebackJourney · 06-29-2005, 12:33 PM

I used to ride Sierra with a halter and two lead ropes for quite along time. She got very used to it and now responds with VERY small pressure on the bit - but it depends on the horse. What problems are you having with yours and where is it projected (mouth, legs, back, attitude, respect, etc...)?

06-28-2005, 10:19 PM	#1
Zippy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 376 Images: 43	Has anyone on here tried the bitless bridle? Hi~I had posted earlier on here about having some behavior issues with my horse~I think I might like to try a bitless bridle on him and see how he does? but wanted to see if anyone else had one?liked it? Thanks in advance~ __________________ You will smell him again~You know~he will come to visit you in his spirit form and you will feel him all around you~ Judy Askins

06-28-2005, 11:21 PM	#2
Jennygirl011 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,868 Images: 257	I use it all the time..It works get for me..I would try it once at least in an arena or round pen to see how he responds.. and good luck!! __________________ Many people have sighed for the 'good old days' and regretted the 'passing of the horse,' but today, when only those who like horses own them, it is a far better time for horses.-C.W.Anderson

06-28-2005, 11:22 PM	#3
Jennygirl011 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,868 Images: 257	oh btw i use a hackamore is that what you were reffering to? __________________ Many people have sighed for the 'good old days' and regretted the 'passing of the horse,' but today, when only those who like horses own them, it is a far better time for horses.-C.W.Anderson

06-28-2005, 11:47 PM	#4
PaintedRocket Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 8,606 Images: 1682 Blog Entries: 176	Hackamores work pretty well, I use one for the most part, depending on the horse. I use one with Rox cuz he seems to respond better than on a bit sometimes.. lol __________________ Renee & Gertie * Death by SnowBalls *

06-29-2005, 12:59 AM	#5
cassidy Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: england - its sunny sometimes honest! Posts: 21,572 Images: 820	yes i have tried a hackamore it can be pretty good i actually jumped cassidy in it! i only used it though as he had a sore mouth __________________ May your life be like toilet paper - Long and useful A horse doesn't care how much you know until he knows how much you care. - Pat Parelli http://www.freewebs.com/linz88055/myprofile.htm

06-29-2005, 03:01 AM	#6
joker1 Full Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Greendale,Victoria,Sunny Australia!! Posts: 185 Images: 17	Hi there, I broke my young horse in using a bitless bridle as my dentist advised me not to 'mouth' him as he had some dental issues. It was not a hackamore but applied pressure to either side of his face when I used my reins. I did take him out on the trail once but did not feel as secure as I would have done in a 'bitted' bridle. I gave it to my sister who uses it on her games pony as he tends to 'lean' on your hands and brace against you when you ride him in a bit She thinks it is great!! __________________ "If we see cruelty or wrong that we have the power to stop, and do nothing, we make ourselves sharers in the guilt." (Black Beauty by Anna Sewell)

06-29-2005, 07:24 AM	#7
Zippy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 376 Images: 43	Hi there~I meant the bitless bridle by Dr Cook ~http://www.bitlessbridle.com/choose.phtml The bitless bridle is I the same as what Joker1 used~it applies pressure to both sides of the face~Thanks for the input Joker~Anyone else have any experience with the bitless bridle?any opinions? __________________ You will smell him again~You know~he will come to visit you in his spirit form and you will feel him all around you~ Judy Askins

06-29-2005, 07:27 AM	#8
Gates Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: I AM Canadian! Posts: 223	I tried one on my horse, didn't work at all. I had a kimberwick which was much better. Now that I ride western I found out that all I need is a snaffle even though before I felt that she need barb-wire lmao(jk). We have really started to click now since I am riding with a soft bit. (wow I just told my life story when all u wanted was a simple answer about bitless bridles lol)

06-29-2005, 07:27 AM	#9
PalominoBaby57 Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Rochester New York Posts: 1,759 Images: 334 Blog Entries: 3	i love hackamores!! i can be a lil more rough without killing my horse! i use it in barrels to get those tight turns without hurtning my baby! __________________ Hello, my name is MARY *deal with it*

06-29-2005, 12:33 PM	#10
BarebackJourney Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,132 Images: 198 Blog Entries: 6	I used to ride Sierra with a halter and two lead ropes for quite along time. She got very used to it and now responds with VERY small pressure on the bit - but it depends on the horse. What problems are you having with yours and where is it projected (mouth, legs, back, attitude, respect, etc...)? __________________ And for every endless midnight there's a sky for the broken stars and there'll always be a place for you inside my arms.

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