more thoughts on bitless....

The jury's out for me personally, as mine just knows she's in a bit less bridle and becomes a bit of an ignorant swine. I usually end up being towed throuh hedges and trees, as she barges off in search of grub!
 
They arent for me

People seem to think they arent severe but in the wrong hand they can be as severe as a bit....

But in the right hands on the right horse they are prob a good thing

:)
 
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My horse isn't head strong at all, but with the Dr Cook it feels like riding in a headcollar somehow. Maybe I will try using it next time I have a lesson...
 
Springy said:
They arent for me

People seem to think they arent severe but in the wrong hand they can be as severe as a bit....

But in the right hands on the right horse they are prob a good thing

:)
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I think a hackamore is much more severe than a Dr Cook bridle. I like the freedom feeling of riding bitless somehow.
 
I was thinking of getting one of these, as I really want to try bitless, but I'm pretty skint so just decided to stick her in a rope halter and it works really well at the moment!! :D

Isn't there an option to rent them or trail them before you buy? maybe do that before you commit yourself to buying :)
 
I've already got a Dr Cook - it was quite expensive (though it's a BETA one rather than leather). Also have 2 english hackamores - one vintage nickel 1970s one, the straps of which are so worn they are dangerous, and a newer stainless steel english hackamore. I feel totally safe with the hackamore, but I think the fact that the Dr Cook is so light, my horse feels he has much more freedom with his head somehow - he tends to look round much more etc. maybe that's a good thing though :)
 
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