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A bitless bridle or Hackamore can be a fine choice for riding your horse if he's properly trained and given a chance to get used it. The photos here depict different types of bitless bridles. I will describe these in order. The first is a Bosal and is used in western disciplines and is a nice effective bitless bridle and fairly gentle. The next one is a called a "Bitless Bridle" which is specially designed to have different pressure points then some others. I am not a fan of these but I know some people like them. Better for direct reining (or riding with 2 hands). It's not really designed for traditional neck reining though.
The next photo (3rd) is a Mechanical Hackamore. These are used in english and western and can be quite severe depending on the design and the riders hands despite having no bit. They are probably the easiest of the bitless bridles to neck rein having a long shank traditionally used in curb/shank bits.
The 4th photo shows pretty much a rope halter with Mecate reins which is perfectly fine if your horse is suitably trained and safe to ride in it.
The 5th photo is a my Buckaroo Bitless Side Pull and is my personal favorite. It is originally a western training tool but I actually ride dressage, jump and do ground work in it as well. I like it on my young horses and for trail riding on a reliable horse. All horses can be taught to ride in any sort of bitless bridle but it can take time and patience. Some horses would not be safe to ride until some lengthy re-schooling if ever. Always use common sense when thinking about trying something different with you horse. Know you limitations and keep yours and your horses safety first! Try to consult with a trainer if possible. If you'd like to purchase one of my Bitless Bridles go to this link http://fdhorsetraining.com/Bridleshop.html Happy Riding!
FDT
