"I was a bitless bridle skeptic but decided to try a Dr. Cooks cross under type on my 18 year old Paint mare. She's a been there, done it type of horse but with a lot of fire in her. She bucked me off about a month ago - true rodeo,…"
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Bitless Bridles ....how do they work for you?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jennifer Clark Questa Sep 13, 2011. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all! I'm considering trying a bitless bridle - and am wondering a few things! What are your thoughts on this: What level of control do they provide? Is this something to use on a somewhat less…Continue
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Jennifer Clark Questa replied to Holly Cox's discussion Bitless Bridles ....how do they work for you?"Hello Holly,
I ride a 17.3 hh Clydesdale in a Nurtural bitless bridle, bought it at the Royal last year. It is a cross under bridle. The rein is still direct, first pressure at the ring, then if more pressure is applied it translates under the jaw…"
Vienna replied to Holly Cox's discussion Bitless Bridles ....how do they work for you?"My horse was started on the bitless bridle by dr cook. This was because a man who tried to force a bit in her mouth and smacked her teeth, I wouldn't want to take a bit after that! I have very little respect for that trainer :P
Either…"
Tamara Hurst replied to Holly Cox's discussion Bitless Bridles ....how do they work for you?"Hey Holly,
My paint loves his bitless bridle out on the trail. Somehow hes just way more relaxed and easygoing. But hes got GREAT response in halter on the ground. Instant reaction. And he neck reins great which also helps. He can get…"
Holly Cox replied to Holly Cox's discussion Bitless Bridles ....how do they work for you?"Love it! He/You are so right ....they work for US, for their favorite human, and it seems you too are an arabian lover as am I. Any breed of horse I agree can be a great horse ...totally ....but I love my loyal arabs. So sensitive, so smart, so…"
Marlene Thoms replied to Holly Cox's discussion Bitless Bridles ....how do they work for you?"The cool thing on this video is you do see a difference in the horses way of going once on bitless. A little more relaxed, nicer movement. Honestly though an Arab that is already willing to work with you (or any other good horse) will just go with…"
Holly Cox replied to Holly Cox's discussion Bitless Bridles ....how do they work for you?"lol lol Like that YMMV! Thanks again! I will have a look at the video and snoop for more pictures of these bridles cause that will tell me! Just the cross under part might "cross" and then reins could still be attached to each cheek piece,…"
Marlene Thoms replied to Holly Cox's discussion Bitless Bridles ....how do they work for you?"From the horse's perspective, I don't think it would seem like neck reining, although I vaguely remember you do a "cross under" with your reins when you are teaching a direct reining horse to switch to neck reining (or not, it…"
Holly Cox replied to Holly Cox's discussion Bitless Bridles ....how do they work for you?"Another question ...(actually 2 - what's YMMV? lol lol brain not computing that one) and then I just thought of this - as "cross-under" then - is there no "direct" rein ie: more like a neck rein effect? I totally get the…"
Marlene Thoms replied to Holly Cox's discussion Bitless Bridles ....how do they work for you?"keep in mind, what I find with the crossunder, and this is my Arab so YMMV, he is just as sensitive to a very small change in tension in the rein as if he had a bit. The one rein flexion and practice for stop from walk is very effective and…"
Holly Cox replied to Holly Cox's discussion Bitless Bridles ....how do they work for you?"Hi! Thanks again for your help too! Chuckle yes "discussions" .... lol lol Yes they ALWAYS know what's ahead before we do - and that's a GOOD thing in the case of bears or others you don't want to meet! I would certainly…"
Holly Cox replied to Holly Cox's discussion Bitless Bridles ....how do they work for you?"Hi Jackie! Thanks so much for all this info - I am confident this will be great for my guy - it's not that he has any trouble with a bit or anything - I just think he doesn't need it and why not be a little more natural, huh? You've…"
Marlene Thoms replied to Holly Cox's discussion Bitless Bridles ....how do they work for you?"I agree with Jackie's comments, and got a chuckle because I also use the term "discussions" when working things out with my Guy. If you do a little introductory practice so your horse understands your signals and has a low key…"
Jackie Cochran replied to Holly Cox's discussion Bitless Bridles ....how do they work for you?"Hi Holly,
There are two other discussions where you can find more information. They are http://www.barnmice.com/forum/topics/bitless-bridles, and http://www.barnmice.com/forum/topics/bitless-bridles-1.
E. Allen Buck's Spirit bridle (a…"
Provincial ExhibitionofManitoba left a comment for Holly Cox"Hi Holly! We actually aren't the Keystone Centre (common idea though!), we just have all our events there. I agree it is a fantastic facility! We are so lucky to have this world class facility in Brandon!
Prov Ex is the organization that…"
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- At 10:12am on September 13, 2010, Provincial ExhibitionofManitoba said…
- Hi Holly! We actually aren't the Keystone Centre (common idea though!), we just have all our events there. I agree it is a fantastic facility! We are so lucky to have this world class facility in Brandon!
Prov Ex is the organization that produces Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, Manitoba Summer Fair, etc. Our next event is a hunter jumper schooling show in October!
Hope you have fun at the Penning Finals!
- At 11:57am on August 27, 2010,
Barnmice Media said… - Hi again Holly, if you post your question in the forum under Horse Care and Stable Management, I am sure you will get a reply! :)
- At 5:22pm on August 26, 2010, Barnmice Media said…
- Welcome to Barnmice Holly!
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