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im thinking about getting a bitless bridle for my pony, never had one before.
can anyone help me find a good one please don't really want to spend anymore then max £60
thank you x
 
The Dr Cooke ones are about £60 from ebay new, or you can get them for about £25 second hand on ebay too. I used to find the Libby's one good (though not with wonderful brakes, but then it was an ex racehorse) - these are sythetic so you can just shove them in the washing machine - but they don't look great depending on your view of synthetic tack. They're about £30 new. It depends on your horse - Dr Cooke ones have a cross-over under the jaw, whihc means when you pull on the reins it pulls on the poll and tightens under the jaw. I would personally talk to a dentist before trying one out as i think if the horse had any teeth problems this wouldn't be greta for it - they are v popular though so must be good though IU've never ridden in one myself!

The libby's ones effectively put pressure on the enitre nosebands whihc restrict when the rein pulls.

A hackamore puts pressur eon the bridge of the nose and poll, and is much more severe. So have a think about what suits your horse! but whichever you decide they don't seem all that expensive so it's all good :-)

enjoy!
 
they're sized.
i tried a Dr Cooks but then returned it and bought a Nurtural, v v similar but a bit more stable in the contact imho.
prob worth borrowing 1 first, not all ponies/horses respect them enough for jumping/fast work, imho!
 
They're the same as normal - pony cob and full. You could always get a second hand one to see if it looks as could prob easily get hold of one for about £20 - can always sell it on again (don't think they really depreciate in value) and get a new one if you like it!
 
Dr Cook people give you a money-back trial period. They are, IMO, far better than the Libby's Scawbrig.
 
Another vote for Dr Cooks.

The action is on the cheeks, poll and nose rather than the jaw. I bought one BECAUSE my horse had dental issues!

Some horses will headshake in the beginning with them and you need to make sure all your other aids (seat, legs and voice) are clearly understood by your horse too. I would never put a bitted bridle back on either of my horses - as I don't do dressage this is no problem for me.
 
thanks anyone i think i will give the dr cooks a go
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