Carrie, try it at home. And try to borrow
one. Your success will depend on your horse. I tried the bitless
bridle with my guys. I really like the idea of one. They were fine
at home until we got to their favorite running places. I had to have arms
of steel to get them back in control. At a ride, my gelding could be
ridden with one right away. My mare had to do at least one day and then
maybe the next day I could use the bitless bridle. Now the Fat Pony
is another story. I started out in a bitless bridle. The more in
shape she got, the more she yanked my arms. I finally went to a
S-hackamore. It worked great for awhile. Then I had to have arms of
steel. Her first ride the first 10 miles were hell. I could control
her but she kept ducking her head and yanking me around. And we were going
Fat Pony speed. I went to a level-1 level 2 myler bit. Made all the
difference in the world. No more yanking, well sometimes but it doesn't
last long, and a well behaved Fat Pony. Bitless bridle or S-hackamore
works great with some horses and you will have to determine if yours is one of
them. Jeanie
