There are no easy shortcuts to training your horse to go bitless, Work in a place of safety that your horse finds relaxing, such as his barn, arena etc., with his horse friends in sight. It is advisable to introduce the bridle through groundwork, preferably in an enclosed space, at first to familiarise the horse to the action of the bridle. Some horses accept them straight away with no trouble while with others it takes a little longer for them to be comfortable. When riding in a bitless bridle for the first time, again use turns, circles and transitions in an enclosed space until you and your horse are confident before progressing to move on to other work.
Calm slow approach is always best keep your horse in a low key mode, dont be afraid to stop and praise as you help your horse to get used to having no bit. It is always best to get expert advice before going out with your horse in a new biless bridle. Pony Odin bitless in picture above. All our horses and ponies below go out hacking bitless since being re-trained.
