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[RC] Hacks/bitless/sidepulls etc - Ridecamp Guest

Please Reply to: Marirose Six lucky6mule@xxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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As a trainer & 'have fun' rider, Bitless alternatives can be great,sometimes 
(some horses/mules), & sometimes not. A good  foundation with a bit is the best 
idea (sounds like most of you have that covered). Sounds like most of you are 
looking at bitless alternatives for eating/drinking advantages during a ride. I 
agree, however, my mules can be a bit strong in the first loop, I use a bit 
then (whatever works for particular horse/mule). The rest of the ride I use a 
sidepull ( or whichever bitless you prefer)--the edge is off, horse/mule can 
eat/drink to hearts content.  I do have 1 mule who returns to a bit for night 
in a 100 so that if she bucks it's easier to keep her head up. (Yeah, yeah she 
can buck in daylight too but I can see better to plan my departure if needed.)  
Happy Trails!  Marirose in MI


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