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It should be said at the outset that riding bitless is not the same as riding more gently. Horses can also be damaged with bitless bridles and a strong hand. Especially bridles that put pressure on the bridge of the nose (like hackamore or wheel of fortune) should only be used by experienced riders. However, with a bitless bridle (provided it is used correctly) you can easily check whether you are actually riding without the reins. If you are just starting to ride your horse bitless, here are some tips on the different types.
The side pull is a good introduction to bitless riding. It acts on the horse's nose and is well suited for sideways aids. However, if your horse cannot simply be slowed down with weight aids, then the side pull is of little help. The side pull is one option Horseware Use Micklem Multibridle.
The most striking feature of the Bitless Bridle is the crossed throat strap to which the reins are attached. When you take the left rein, pressure is put on the right side of the horse's head and vice versa on the right. This bitless bridle also acts on the chin and jaw, the ganache, the bridge of the nose and the poll. However, the Bitless Bridle should also be used with caution. Because it can happen that the throat latch tightens and the pressure does not release immediately when you give in the reins. By the way, you can also buckle the Micklem Multibridle as a bitless bridle.
The wheel of fortune can be seen as a precursor to the mechanical hackamore. Pressure is applied to the chin, bridge of the nose and neck. Depending on which section of the bike you strap the reins into, it looks more or less sharp. So start with the section just below the cheek strap if you haven't ridden Wheel of Fortune before. Because the more the wheel of fortune turns when reining, the stronger it is.
Many also know the mechanical hackamore as a bitless curb. But it also comes in mini, thigh or flower shape. A hackamore works through the levers (shanks) on the chin, bridge of the nose and poll. It only belongs in the hands of experienced riders, is ridden with one hand and with sagging reins. The shorter the suits, the lower the leverage but also the more direct. Directional aids are hardly possible, as the hackamore can jam if the reins are pressed on one side. Here, neck reining (putting the reins on one side of the horse's neck) as well as weight and leg aids "steer". If you are not yet able to ride your horse independently, the hackamore is not the right choice for you. You can see some riders riding the hackamore with the reins in front. This is not the intended way and requires a lot of feeling and a very sensitive rider's hand.
No matter which bitless bridle you choose (all have advantages and disadvantages), it is always a matter of self-control. You can see very quickly whether you can already ride your horse over the seat and thighs and independently of the reins. You can also see the level of training of your horse: does it react to weight aids and your thighs? Does it bend correctly and run down the back? If you are a beginner in the field, seek appropriate help in the form of an experienced bitless rider or riding instructor to correctly use the chosen bitless bridle.
