Which Bitless Bridle Is Best?

Sidepull bitless bridles are widely regarded as the kindest option because they can be very forgiving of busy hands. They fit like a headcollar, with reins attached to rings on the noseband on either side of the face, and apply about the same amount of pressure to your horse's head as one, too.

How do I choose a bitless bridle?

How do you decide which style will work best for your horse? Think about your horse's personality. If he or she is very sensitive and quick to respond, a looser fitting bitless bridle, such as a hackamore or rope halter, will probably do. If you're very light handed, you might want to use a mechanical hackamore.

What is the difference between a side pull and a bitless bridle?

Basically all bitless bridles are a variation of either cross-under or side-pull. Cross-under bitless bridles have two straps that cross behind the jaw (hence the name) and apply pressure around the whole head while side-pulls have the reins attached to the sides of the bridle and apply pressure to the nose.