Riding Horses With a Bitless Bridle

Many people wonder if it is possible to ride a horse without a bit in its mouth. Riding with a bit seems normal to many people and there are many ancient examples of bits so bits have been in use for a very long time. You may wonder thoughcan a horse go from being ridden with a bit to being ridden with a bitless bridle? Or can a horse be trained right from the beginning without using a bit at all?
Early Training
Yes it is entirely possible to train a horse to be ridden without a bit right from the early days of its training. In fact its possible to train a horse to be ridden without any sort of bit or headstall on its head at all. The downside is that the horse will be limited to doing things like trail riding that doesnt require any specific type of bit or bridle. A horse destined for the show ring will need to learn to carry and respond to an appropriate bit. Additionally many people will prefer to ride their horse with a bit in its mouth for many reasons.

 pleasure trail riders like bitless bridles because they allow the horse to eat and drink without removing the bridle. This makes the horse more comfortable and when competing in longdistance riding events may make the horse more likely to drink which is very important for preventing dehydration.
Making a Change
If you are riding your horse with a bit you can make the change to bitless. Its best to try out your bitless bridle in a