Bit less bridle and why i am using it on every horse in the world.
In my view, there are two realities to be taken into account.
First, if a horse decides to take off and run it does not matter if it has a bit or a bit less bridle,
you will not be able to control it. You better make sure you stay on top and wait till you have enough room to lead it into a large circle.
Second, If I do not need to control my horse to be precise on the inch, (like in Reining or dressage)
I don`t need a tool, that would permit me to communicate so fine and gentle that i could get this done. So riding my trails and getting my horse to stop, if I need to, a bit less bridle is good enough for me.
What are the advantages: The minimalistic approach, my horse does not sweat under the bridle, I don`t have to change anything for it can feed and drink, I can tie it up, and i can unhook one side of my reins, to have a 12 feet rope in my hand if needed. And i can lead it down
any mountain side, without danger of hurting it.
Disadvantages: I have to overcome my fear "of loosing control" and I have to be the better rider. Meaning I need to understand and read my horse better and be aware of things happening, before they happen. Now i do have some advantage: I can bring my experience with horses all over the world, my energy level, and my body weight of 170 pounds into the equation. And not everybody has 170 pounds to hold the head of the horse. If that is the case, riding with a bit is no shame, and if you feel more comfortable with it, I don`t have a problem as long as your horse is fine with it.
Now just as the horse has to learn to be hobbled, ground tied, high roped, or fenced, it needs to be trained to not resist the bit less bridle. If the horse is properly trained I can tie it with the bridle anytime. I do have a breaking point provIsion on the connection between the snap and the reins. If the horse needs to get loose for whatever reason, this is where it will brake before the horse gets harmed by the bridle.
In my view, there are two realities to be taken into account.
First, if a horse decides to take off and run it does not matter if it has a bit or a bit less bridle,
you will not be able to control it. You better make sure you stay on top and wait till you have enough room to lead it into a large circle.
Second, If I do not need to control my horse to be precise on the inch, (like in Reining or dressage)
I don`t need a tool, that would permit me to communicate so fine and gentle that i could get this done. So riding my trails and getting my horse to stop, if I need to, a bit less bridle is good enough for me.
What are the advantages: The minimalistic approach, my horse does not sweat under the bridle, I don`t have to change anything for it can feed and drink, I can tie it up, and i can unhook one side of my reins, to have a 12 feet rope in my hand if needed. And i can lead it down
any mountain side, without danger of hurting it.
Disadvantages: I have to overcome my fear "of loosing control" and I have to be the better rider. Meaning I need to understand and read my horse better and be aware of things happening, before they happen. Now i do have some advantage: I can bring my experience with horses all over the world, my energy level, and my body weight of 170 pounds into the equation. And not everybody has 170 pounds to hold the head of the horse. If that is the case, riding with a bit is no shame, and if you feel more comfortable with it, I don`t have a problem as long as your horse is fine with it.
Now just as the horse has to learn to be hobbled, ground tied, high roped, or fenced, it needs to be trained to not resist the bit less bridle. If the horse is properly trained I can tie it with the bridle anytime. I do have a breaking point provIsion on the connection between the snap and the reins. If the horse needs to get loose for whatever reason, this is where it will brake before the horse gets harmed by the bridle.