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Is it too high up? I don't want it too low.]]> Bitless Bridles Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:31:28 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/cook-s-bb-fit-question-t169.htm#1549 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/cook-s-bb-fit-question-t169.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/introductions-f8/hello-new-to-this-site-t168.htm BalooEyes
]]> Introductions Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:45:41 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/introductions-f8/hello-new-to-this-site-t168.htm#1534 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/introductions-f8/hello-new-to-this-site-t168.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/training-f10/my-new-horse-t143.htm FlorayG OK I just went mad and have arranged to buy my mates foal. a Welsh Section D filly. I will probably have her when she is a yearling but until then I have access to her to play with her. Anybody got any suggestions of good things I can do? Unfortunately there is nowhere where my friend lives where I can take mare and foal out, we have to stay in the field. She already leads and picks up her feet. She is 2 months old now. She's had a blanket all over her and ropes and stuff dropped from her back ... Training Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:20:07 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/training-f10/my-new-horse-t143.htm#1153 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/training-f10/my-new-horse-t143.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/introductions-f8/my-introduction-t164.htm renoo Hello. I am from Latvia, and my horse is kind of a mixed blood Latvian Warmblood gelding, currently four years of age (and a half). I started riding when I was quite small, but not very seriously. Always dreamed of a horse, but never though I could really have one. And then, on my 16th birthday I got the best present ever - a nice, kind of rideable, darker chestnut mare. Happy was the summer I spent training with her over jumps, and riding in the woods and then... either something in her not-so-very-happy ... Introductions Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:19:06 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/introductions-f8/my-introduction-t164.htm#1456 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/introductions-f8/my-introduction-t164.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/training-f10/your-personal-invitation-t167.htm Elaine Polny Hi Everyone, I would like to extend a personal invitation for you to contribute your advice and reach many others who are on this journey with horses. Do you have some horse training or horse care advice that would help others? Maybe you have a success story about the best natural method for caring for a horse that you would like to pass on. Or maybe you were at your wits ends and along came the ”best” piece of advice someone offered you that really helped! (Like going Bitless! ) Or how ... Training Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:23:45 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/training-f10/your-personal-invitation-t167.htm#1518 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/training-f10/your-personal-invitation-t167.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/grieving-t87.htm Sydney Many of you probably have had to let a horse go over the great rainbow bridge. It still hurts to think or talk about it but I had to euthanise my old mare, Naigen today. She got a twisted bowel and there was nothing at her age that we could do. Someone once said to me, the most lonely feeling in the world is having to eithanise a horse. I couldn't agree more. I usually don't have to work on Thursdays but I am glad I did today. The poor old girl would have waited longer if I hadn't ... General Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:55:38 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/grieving-t87.htm#561 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/grieving-t87.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/bitless-in-competition-t165.htm HorseHippie Well, I have taken the first step in seeing if I can help the cause of allowing bitless in competition. I am going to start by asking our provinicial horse federation to listen to our request of a rule change. I have posted my arguement on a local forum that I am on, so I will see what kind of support I get. I am also in the process of creating a draft presentation to take to my riding club to see if they would support me as well. I figure if I could get the local clubs to help/support, I ... Bitless Bridles Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:31:00 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/bitless-in-competition-t165.htm#1458 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/bitless-in-competition-t165.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/bitmore-bridle-t160.htm renoo I ride in a "bitmore" bitless bridle, or more exactly - Loesdau's version of it. Is there anybody else who uses this type of bridle, do you have experiences or opinions to share? My horse goes well in it, as far as my feeling goes. Here is he and his bitless bridle I will later introduce myself, but currently, please, share your opinions about this type of bridle Bitless Bridles Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:03:49 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/bitmore-bridle-t160.htm#1429 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/bitmore-bridle-t160.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/bareback-riding-t163.htm renoo I was not sure where to put this question, but I believe that this would be the right place... I love riding bareback, but I'm pretty convinced that riding this way is worse to the horse than riding with a saddle.. ...unless you have a correct seat and are truly balanced, you can do more harm to the horses back - because when you sit bareback on a horse, the pressure from your weight is directly on the horses back, not dispersed [correct term?] with the help of a saddle (more pressure ... Saddles and other equipment Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:55:01 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/bareback-riding-t163.htm#1449 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/bareback-riding-t163.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/what-type-of-saddle-do-you-use-t39.htm winterweave (Jo) For me it was down to Trelawny's size and growth - he is a BIG horse, and still growing and a treeless saddle will grow with him and I bought a Barefoot Nevada because I like the western saddles (watched too many westerns as a kid!) Having said that Trelawny is a bit oversized to be a cowpony - but we can pretend!]]> Saddles and other equipment Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:02:45 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/what-type-of-saddle-do-you-use-t39.htm#166 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/what-type-of-saddle-do-you-use-t39.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/does-anyone-know-where-i-can-get-a-simple-sidepull-t162.htm FlorayG In the UK, I mean. I have seen some nice western ones on Ebay but all in the US. I want one that doesn't tighten so doesn't have crossover straps. Dancing is getting a bit resistant on turns and a bosal isn't the best thing to correct this with and anything that tightens she won't like. on the subject of crossovers - I saw a real instrument of torture today when I went out on a pleasure ride with Kitty. It can't have been much pleasure for this horse or his rider. The horse was wearing one ... Bitless Bridles Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:15:50 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/does-anyone-know-where-i-can-get-a-simple-sidepull-t162.htm#1437 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/does-anyone-know-where-i-can-get-a-simple-sidepull-t162.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/the-barefoot-horse-f14/interview-on-youtube-t161.htm HorseHippie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-qAH0tpxII

Happy viewing!]]> The Barefoot Horse Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:30:32 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/the-barefoot-horse-f14/interview-on-youtube-t161.htm#1432 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/the-barefoot-horse-f14/interview-on-youtube-t161.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/newbie-wanting-to-know-where-to-start-t158.htm Rumba Hi all, I've recently signed up after giving a lot of thought to going bitless with my horse. I've tried nearly a dozen different bits and no matter who rides him, his tongue just hangs out, he grabs the bit and off he goes. The only thing is, I'm not sure how much I trust myself and his training. I've only had him six months and in that time he's twice gone into a panicky gallop on the trail. Granted, that was in our first month together and since then our bond is growing and he's easier to ... Bitless Bridles Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:47:33 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/newbie-wanting-to-know-where-to-start-t158.htm#1380 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/newbie-wanting-to-know-where-to-start-t158.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/registering-and-forum-features-f1/help-i-wanna-load-pictures-t157.htm FlorayG It says my gallery is full even when I delete stuff help? Registering and Forum Features Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:48:56 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/registering-and-forum-features-f1/help-i-wanna-load-pictures-t157.htm#1379 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/registering-and-forum-features-f1/help-i-wanna-load-pictures-t157.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/the-barefoot-horse-f14/new-shoes-pair-of-easy-boots-that-i-don-t-need-anyone-want-them-t159.htm Sydney Ok so two weeks ago I went to this clinic. The clinic was for these shoes. Now I'll tell you a few things about why I cannot go barefoot/use boots and obviously why I don't want to use traditional shoes. Barefoot does not work for me in the warmer months because I drive my horses 5-7 days a week and a lot of the time that work is on rough, rocky or paved surfaces. Our paddock/pasture is very rocky and the barnyard has cement in it so the horses become very tender and worn down within a few ... The Barefoot Horse Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:52:55 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/the-barefoot-horse-f14/new-shoes-pair-of-easy-boots-that-i-don-t-need-anyone-want-them-t159.htm#1385 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/the-barefoot-horse-f14/new-shoes-pair-of-easy-boots-that-i-don-t-need-anyone-want-them-t159.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/training-f10/reasons-for-going-fast-t131.htm FlorayG we had a great time at our clinic with Len Judd. One of the things I'm trying to address is that Dancing goes too fast - at every pace. He suggested I try taking her on a ride and letting her do exactly as she pleased with no input from me at all (we're lucky here, I can do that safely). When I went out with another horse accompanying she walked a bit then just - took off at a gallop. go for a half mile, slow to a trot, gallop again, then walk, walk quietly with the other horse a bit then - take ... Training Tue, 05 May 2009 22:09:41 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/training-f10/reasons-for-going-fast-t131.htm#991 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/training-f10/reasons-for-going-fast-t131.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/paddock-management-t155.htm Cyndi Just going to throw this out to all of you and see what kind of answers I get. Hypothetically speaking... ...if you had a horse that became VERY attached to another horse, so much so that said horse can only be ridden by the owner in the field with the other horse, would you keep them together, or separate them? Can a horse bond "too much" with another horse? This same horse, hypothetically speaking, has severe separation anxiety when the other horse leaves the paddock to be ridden ... General Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:38:51 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/paddock-management-t155.htm#1335 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/paddock-management-t155.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/events-f5/photo-record-breaker-t156.htm fin www.petraitgallery.co.uk upload your photos to be part of this world record attempt!]]> Events Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:47:46 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/events-f5/photo-record-breaker-t156.htm#1375 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/events-f5/photo-record-breaker-t156.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/driving-t154.htm nags-equestrian Not sure if this is the right place or not for this, but I will pop it here anyway. I have a section a who was ridden up until last year when she went lame and then got another attack of lami, we have just managed to sort out her feet and she will be coming back into work. I don't want to ride her anymore because of the lameness/lami issue, and she isn't a real fan of kids, but she loves to drive, I on the other hand could live without driving, as in all honesty it scares me. I broke her ... Saddles and other equipment Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:25:31 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/driving-t154.htm#1325 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/driving-t154.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/bareback-pads-t144.htm Cyndi
I'm just wondering if any of you have ever used a bareback pad, and if so, which one was it and how did you like it?

I was looking at some last night, and the Comfort Plus - http://www.horsetackco.com/Bareback-Pad-by-Comfort-Plus.html - looks interesting. I'm not looking for one with stirrups.]]> Saddles and other equipment Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:27:14 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/bareback-pads-t144.htm#1185 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/bareback-pads-t144.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/new-saddle-t153.htm nags-equestrian

]]> Saddles and other equipment Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:31:18 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/new-saddle-t153.htm#1322 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/new-saddle-t153.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/micklem-bridle-t151.htm Cyndi Have we discussed this bridle yet? I didn't read through all the posts to check. Someone brought this bridle to my attention, asking me about it, but I don't know anything about it except what I've read on his site. It is supposed to be designed from the 'inside', the anatomy of the horse's head. Any thoughts on it? It can be used as a bitless bridle, but I'm kind of lost on the "mild, medium, or strong" variations of it. http://www.williammicklem.com/multibridle.html Bitless Bridles Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:54:43 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/micklem-bridle-t151.htm#1291 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/micklem-bridle-t151.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/anyone-have-a-gaited-horse-t152.htm nags-equestrian I recently found out that my horse is gaited, I am not very familiar with gaited horses and we don't get a lot of them around here, I always called it his funny trot. He does the foxtrot and flatwalk. Since finding out what gait it was (it was very fast- 15 mph) I have managed to slow him down a lot and we are actually getting a decent gait now. I ride him treeless and bitless, but find it a bit difficult to sit his foxtrot when out hacking sometimes, as he does like to go fast! Still working ... General Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:09:48 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/anyone-have-a-gaited-horse-t152.htm#1297 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/anyone-have-a-gaited-horse-t152.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/bitless-bridle-for-a-youngster-t150.htm nags-equestrian I am going to start taking my youngster out more inhand with another horse ridden so she gets used to going out and about. She hates any kind of pressure around her face, she is fine in a rope halter but anything that squeezes she doesn't like, she shakes her head and has tried to bite me (which is not like my girly at all) I have rigged up an endurance bridle I have and taken the cheekpieces off so it is like a headcollar with a ring under the chin and a browband, would this be suitable ... Bitless Bridles Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:58:46 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/bitless-bridle-for-a-youngster-t150.htm#1286 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/bitless-bridle-for-a-youngster-t150.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/introductions-f8/introducing-myself-t148.htm nags-equestrian ]]> Introductions Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:06:25 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/introductions-f8/introducing-myself-t148.htm#1252 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/introductions-f8/introducing-myself-t148.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/how-can-you-tell-if-the-saddle-is-causing-problems-t147.htm Cyndi I have been wondering about my saddle lately. Not sure what to do. I know that white hairs are an indication of an ill-fitting saddle. I hardly rode Fanny last year, yet she had the odd white hair on her (she also had a few white hairs on her back when I got her). She still has those white hairs, and I dare say there are more now. But they seem to be more on her left side than her right. Could it be because she's mounted from the left? I usually dismount on the right. I've been concerned ... Saddles and other equipment Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:02:10 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/how-can-you-tell-if-the-saddle-is-causing-problems-t147.htm#1243 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/how-can-you-tell-if-the-saddle-is-causing-problems-t147.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/websites-and-links-f7/alternative-horse-t149.htm nags-equestrian
www.freewebs.com/alternativehorse]]> Websites and links Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:09:39 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/websites-and-links-f7/alternative-horse-t149.htm#1257 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/websites-and-links-f7/alternative-horse-t149.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/the-barefoot-horse-f14/hoof-boot-story-t146.htm HorseHippie A co-worker had a barefoot trimmer work on his horse last week and was really impressed and booked him to come out in six weeks. So, being a barefoot advocate myself, I gave him the oh, good for you, let me know how it works out, etc etc. He ordered a pair of hoof boots, and I won't mention what brand, but anyways, he put them on his horse, went for a ride and the horse over-reached and ripped the boot. I asked him if he had a warranty or guarantee on them and he did so now he is waiting ... The Barefoot Horse Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:25:31 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/the-barefoot-horse-f14/hoof-boot-story-t146.htm#1212 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/the-barefoot-horse-f14/hoof-boot-story-t146.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/just-goes-to-show-t145.htm winterweave (Jo) I had to share this with you . As well as owning Trelawny I look after 2 ponies and a retired hunter. The ponies are fairly new additions to the family, Ginger came to us in the winter, and Lucy joined the family about 2 months ago. Lucy is a 12 year old pure bred Dartmoor, approx 12hh, and built like a tank. She was broken in using traditional methods and has always been used as a ride/drive pony. She has had a snaffle bit plus all the gadgets and gizmos such as a running martingale, blinkers ... Bitless Bridles Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:20:42 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/just-goes-to-show-t145.htm#1199 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/just-goes-to-show-t145.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/what-bit-will-solve-control-problem-jessica-jahiel-t127.htm lightertouch I don't know if anyone's heard of JJ, I thought this response to a query on her mailing list might be of interest. From the mouth of a bit user, yay! >From: Suzan >Subject: What bit will solve control problem? > >Dear Jessica, I am 99% sure that you will give >me an answer that's all about training, going >back to basics etc. That's not what I need. My >daughter is twelve and not very tall. She has a >new horse this year. We bought it last fall ... Bitless Bridles Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:47:17 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/what-bit-will-solve-control-problem-jessica-jahiel-t127.htm#949 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/what-bit-will-solve-control-problem-jessica-jahiel-t127.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/question-from-the-monty-roberts-website-t139.htm fin Would anyone like to have a go at answering this one? I would suggest converting to bitless but wouldn't be confident about backing this up. If anyone else gets regular emails from this site perhaps we could all send in our replies. The Idea is that people post their replies and at the end of the week Monty writes his answer. Monty, I rode horses as a young person until I graduated from High school. Everything as far as tack was provided or came with the horse I bought. Now I am 50 yrs. ... Bitless Bridles Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:52:26 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/question-from-the-monty-roberts-website-t139.htm#1103 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/question-from-the-monty-roberts-website-t139.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/training-f10/masking-senses-t142.htm Sydney Ok I need a bit of a brainstorm here for a final paper I am working on in university and need some more ideas. It's a 12 page long paper . Think of ways we mask a horses senses. When the particular sense is masked what does it overcome? I've been thinking about a few in particular that come to mind. Blinders: I use them, but I train my horse without them so they know exactly what is going on around them before I mask their ability to see. They can however still look around behind ... Training Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:59:46 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/training-f10/masking-senses-t142.htm#1120 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/training-f10/masking-senses-t142.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/introductions-f8/i-am-in-france-t141.htm mistral hello everybody ! french speaking than sorry for my bad english horses owner since 10 years, I am very interest in saddels request ... I sale the brand Deuber & Partner ( the treeless saddel Startrekk ) since last september in France, Belgien and ... all over the word webside on my profile Introductions Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:36:17 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/introductions-f8/i-am-in-france-t141.htm#1107 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/introductions-f8/i-am-in-france-t141.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/a-new-generation-of-treeless-saddel-made-in-germany-t140.htm mistral Do you now or have you try a "STARTREKK SADDEL " ? the german web side: www.startrekk.de the french web side ( mine ) http://startrekk.fr I will be very happy to speak with you regarding treeless saddel. im am french speaking and fluent in german, english too ( but not so good ) Saddles and other equipment Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:03:16 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/a-new-generation-of-treeless-saddel-made-in-germany-t140.htm#1106 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/a-new-generation-of-treeless-saddel-made-in-germany-t140.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/a-beautiful-sight-t133.htm HorseHippie Last night I went and picked up my new bitless YAY! While I was there, the lady that sold it to me is also a boarding facility owner and a certified Equine Canada coach. She was in between lessons when I got there so all the lesson horses were all standing in a row and I noticed a wonderful sight...All the lesson horses use Bitless Bridles! Now, in my world/area, there are very very few of us that use bitless bridles and we do get the "There is no way I can control my horse without ... Bitless Bridles Thu, 07 May 2009 13:19:30 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/a-beautiful-sight-t133.htm#994 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/a-beautiful-sight-t133.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/the-barefoot-horse-f14/renegade-hoof-boots-t30.htm FlorayG OK everyone wanted to know what they were like, well they arrived today and they are FANTASTIC. They have all the advantages of Swiss Boots (never come off when you ride, are very close fitting, don't rub, have nice hard thick soles) without the major disadavantage of Swiss boots (that you need incredible muscles to get the bl**dy things off). Renegades come in two parts connected by a cable, you push the hoof part on and fold the heel part up and tighten the cable with a velcro strap. Also the ... The Barefoot Horse Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:20:55 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/the-barefoot-horse-f14/renegade-hoof-boots-t30.htm#91 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/the-barefoot-horse-f14/renegade-hoof-boots-t30.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/training-f10/bridleless-riding-t136.htm Sydney I had imagined doing this but never fathomed it being so soon. Indigo and I are bridleless in an arena/pen! Wow. Indigo can be kind of a brat sometimes. She has her days when she argues my every move. I think I finally have reached that place where we have an understanding and feel of what the other is going to do before you actually do it. I had this idea a week ago of riding with a crop and using it to prevent her from nabbing at the grass, a terrible habit of hers. ... Training Wed, 13 May 2009 02:31:45 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/training-f10/bridleless-riding-t136.htm#1017 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/training-f10/bridleless-riding-t136.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/introductions-f8/happy-horses-t134.htm michele
my name is micky and i live in powys mid wales with my six horses.I have been riding bitless for about a year

and still cant believe the differance it has on all the horses much happier.But the reaction from other folks not so good. All my horse are bare foot, and have a very good farrier that advocates this.

Is there anyone in my area with the same views.]]> Introductions Tue, 12 May 2009 16:30:06 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/introductions-f8/happy-horses-t134.htm#1007 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/introductions-f8/happy-horses-t134.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/introductions-f8/happy-horses-t135.htm michele
my name is micky and i live in powys mid wales with my six horses.I have been riding bitless for about a year

and still cant believe the differance it has on all the horses much happier.But the reaction from other folks not so good. All my horse are bare foot, and have a very good farrier that advocates this.

Is there anyone in my area with the same views.]]> Introductions Tue, 12 May 2009 16:30:26 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/introductions-f8/happy-horses-t135.htm#1008 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/introductions-f8/happy-horses-t135.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/new-bitless-adventure-t132.htm HorseHippie Hey all, I was in contact with the Canadian Cowboys Mounted Shooters as I was quite interested in joining because they allow Bitless in competition. Unfortunately, they are based out of Alberta and with me in Saskatchewan, I am at a disadvantage to join. Well, I got an email yesterday from the club and there is going to be a clinic on Saturday right in my area! Sooo excited! Unfortunately, I don't have a horse ready as the one that I would use is going to go for training in June. ... General Wed, 06 May 2009 18:41:41 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/new-bitless-adventure-t132.htm#993 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/new-bitless-adventure-t132.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/new-present-has-arrived-t130.htm HorseHippie Hey all! My Arab is going for training next month and I realized that hey, I have to get another bitless bridle to send with him. OH DARN...I WILL HAVE TO GO SHOPPING! So, I went on ebay looking for a used bitless thinking I have time between now and then to consider shipping, customs, etc., and the new ones are pretty darned expensive! Low and behold, one of the local boarding facilities has become the new dealer for Dr. Cooks bridles in Saskatchewan! And did I mention LOCAL! No ... Bitless Bridles Mon, 04 May 2009 13:18:54 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/new-present-has-arrived-t130.htm#989 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/new-present-has-arrived-t130.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/finally-picked-up-my-light-rider-today-t128.htm lightertouch
Yeah I know u sent it ages ago Wendy, but they delivered while I was out, couldn't get it through letterbox and I kept forgetting to go to sorting office to pick it up... doh!

Hopefully give it a bash this afternoon... yay!]]> Bitless Bridles Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:17:39 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/finally-picked-up-my-light-rider-today-t128.htm#968 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/finally-picked-up-my-light-rider-today-t128.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/treeless-saddle-which-would-you-recommend-t70.htm Meg Does anyone on here have any suggestions or ideas on a treeless that might be suitable?
looking forward to hearing them.
Meg]]> Saddles and other equipment Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:13:40 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/treeless-saddle-which-would-you-recommend-t70.htm#403 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/saddles-and-other-equipment-f13/treeless-saddle-which-would-you-recommend-t70.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/horse-journals-review-on-bitless-bridles-t125.htm Sydney I don't know if any of you get horse journal, I highly reccomend you do. Anyway they did a review on the micklem multibridle and dr.cooks and said really bad things about them. I don't think they were educated about bitless and bits especially to make such claims. here is the website but you have to subscribe to read it http://www.horse-journal.com/ Does anyone else get this magazine/newsprint. What did you think? I am going to write them a letter. A lot of what they said was a "traditionalists" ... Bitless Bridles Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:12:10 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/horse-journals-review-on-bitless-bridles-t125.htm#928 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/bitless-bridles-f9/horse-journals-review-on-bitless-bridles-t125.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/training-f10/boarding-and-training-t126.htm Cyndi
To those of you who board your horse: If you remove your horse from the property for training or breeding, or whatever, and the horse is gone for an entire month or more, are you still required to pay for board at your barn? Does it vary with different barns? Do you not pay if your horse isn't there? Do you pay whether your horse is there or not?]]> Training Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:45:11 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/training-f10/boarding-and-training-t126.htm#932 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/training-f10/boarding-and-training-t126.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/events-f5/len-judd-clinic-2009-t86.htm FlorayG Although he doesn't say 'all horses should be bitless', any horse trained with his help can easily be ridden bitless - he teaches you to ride the horse you've got, not the perfect horse you wish you had!]]> Events Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:16:02 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/events-f5/len-judd-clinic-2009-t86.htm#553 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/events-f5/len-judd-clinic-2009-t86.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/events-f5/whats-the-alternative-t124.htm wedney Whats the Alternative? April 18th Shuttleworth College Bedfordshire http://www.whatsthealternative.org.uk/ We will be there so come along and say hello. Events Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:04:14 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/events-f5/whats-the-alternative-t124.htm#916 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/events-f5/whats-the-alternative-t124.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/websites-and-links-f7/bitless-barefoot-and-blinkerless-driving-fabulous-fun-t123.htm lightertouch http://naturaldriving.co.uk/content_home.php

I believe Bohohorse may be doing a write-up on our day with a Saddlechariot, so I'll leave you with the link above... enjoy!]]> Websites and links Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:30:59 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/websites-and-links-f7/bitless-barefoot-and-blinkerless-driving-fabulous-fun-t123.htm#914 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/websites-and-links-f7/bitless-barefoot-and-blinkerless-driving-fabulous-fun-t123.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/websites-and-links-f7/an-interesting-website-for-those-interested-in-horses-feet-t122.htm fin http://www.wildhorseresearch.com/]]> Websites and links Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:17:24 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/websites-and-links-f7/an-interesting-website-for-those-interested-in-horses-feet-t122.htm#913 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/websites-and-links-f7/an-interesting-website-for-those-interested-in-horses-feet-t122.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/news-f4/first-domestication-of-horses-t120.htm mazrush
http://www.nature.com/news/2009/090305/full/news.2009.141.html?s=news_rss]]> News Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:39:43 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/news-f4/first-domestication-of-horses-t120.htm#905 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/news-f4/first-domestication-of-horses-t120.htm