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A Change to Bitless Bridles
I really enjoyed “Have You Noticed?” a recent Horse & Rider column on the accelerating pace of change (Just Between Us, August ’09). But what Juli Thorson didn’t mention was how hard change comes in the riding world.
One piece of equipment I use that meets a lot of resistance is the Bitless Bridle (bitlessbridle.com). My late Arabian gelding, Quincee, hated and fought the bit every time we’d go out riding. It was a struggle for him (as well as for me) to keep his mind on the job at hand, as he played constantly with the bit. I saw an ad for the true Bitless Bridle with a free trial period. Tried it. Loved it. Never looked back! Quincee responded as if to say, “Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!”
However, many of the longtime horse owners I’ve relayed this story to have not shown Quincee’s enthusiasm.
I’m now looking at a replacement for Quincee. The current owner’s only negative comment was that the mare I’m considering always has a sore mouth from her bit. Her life is about to change in a big way!
Don’t be afraid to try something new. You might be surprised!
Bill Earnhart
Alabama
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