Bitless horse riding

Nothing in the world compares to it. The degree of intimacy, the depth of connection, the feeling of being a single, unified moving part. It’s the one thing that improves your ability more quickly than anything else. It’s bareback riding. 💚 #wehorse #bareback #barebackriding

The German-made Amber Head Stall 2-in-1, from Barefoot Saddles, is a versatile sidepull combining a leather headstall and chin strap with a hand-braided browband, noseband, and throatlatch

Schlicht gehaltener Sidepull-Zaum mit breitem, anatomisch geformten Kopfstück.

Bits have their uses, but for many horses, they’re nothing but a nuisance. Riding bitless can improve your horse’s performance and overall well-being.

Many horses accept bitless bridles and can be more comfortable in them. Read our guide to some of the most popular designs

Bitless horse jumping is so pretty

Is bitless riding the same as with a bit? When riding with a bitless bridle, there are a couple of real differences that will help with your transition.

This premium quality leather cordeo is perfect for bridleless & liberty horse riding and grounwork. It will also look great on your horse at bitless or bridleless competitions. Available on Etsy.

To fit a bitless bridle you should run your fingers along side of your horse's nasal bone. You will feel that one part of the nasal bone (closer to the nose) is not supported by other bone structure. This is where you should NOT place your noseband. But if you run your finger a bit further up you will feel a hard surface on both sides. This is where you should fit your bitless noseband. Below is an example of a noseband fitted too low (left) and one fitted correctly (right) Notice where the…

Snaffle bits, bitless bridles, and bridleless are more comfortable for the horse

Bitless western riding

Paint horse with bitless bridle riding

The idea of riding horses without bits isn’t new, but the idea gains momentum as many horses are ridden for pleasure rather than high-performance shows. The bitless topic almost always provokes debate. Here, we’ve gathered perspectives from industry experts—including Dr. Robert Cook, Karen Rohlf, Luke Gingerich, and Linda Tellington-Jones. Read on to find out if bit or bitless riding fits best with your riding plans. QUESTION: Have you ridden bitless? Did you like it?