Timiton yes I do ride bitless but just in a rope halter. I just bought the scawbrig because I Wanted a small bit of pressure when we gallop because my girl takes a couple of extra strides before coming back to me. I'd like her response to be a little quicker that's all. Hope you get on with the matrix. You should join the Facebook group bitlessandbarefoobarefoot metal free horses. Really helpful.