Tibbalicious
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(Sorry if this shows up more than once, have been having posting issues)
So... I'm the person behind the Rydem Bitless Combo Bridle that received much negative attention here yesterday (was looking for unbiased opinions [which I got, so thank you], so I didn't disclose that I was the maker) and just wanted to clear some things up.
First though, I wanted to know why it is so many here seem to be against bitless riding? Or is it that you are against the fact that is is seeming to become trendy (ie dislike bitless bridles and not necessarily riding bitless)? That was just the general impression I got yesterday.
Points to clarify: It is not severe, it offers gradual increase in pressure and instant release, something not offered by the Dr. Cooks, the Natural or a halter with reins attached.
The reins are not attached to the chin strap and it cannot create leverage. It is also limited in the amount of pressure that can be created around the nose.
This bridle is effective at all gaits and for all applications of riding/driving. I personally can gallop, get a sliding stop and preform clean rollbacks in this bridle with no issues. If a horse 'needs' a bit in order to be stopped I would say that you have some serious holes in your training program and need to go back and fix them.
My goal here is to make a high quality, effective bitless bridle that is easy on the horse and affordable for the rider. I'm also totally open to suggestions for ways to improve the design.
Also I've dropped the price to $28, which barley covers the cost of materials due to those of you stating they were too costly. Please keep in mind that I'm using top quality yacht rope and not the cheap stuff.
Thanks.
So... I'm the person behind the Rydem Bitless Combo Bridle that received much negative attention here yesterday (was looking for unbiased opinions [which I got, so thank you], so I didn't disclose that I was the maker) and just wanted to clear some things up.
First though, I wanted to know why it is so many here seem to be against bitless riding? Or is it that you are against the fact that is is seeming to become trendy (ie dislike bitless bridles and not necessarily riding bitless)? That was just the general impression I got yesterday.
Points to clarify: It is not severe, it offers gradual increase in pressure and instant release, something not offered by the Dr. Cooks, the Natural or a halter with reins attached.
The reins are not attached to the chin strap and it cannot create leverage. It is also limited in the amount of pressure that can be created around the nose.
This bridle is effective at all gaits and for all applications of riding/driving. I personally can gallop, get a sliding stop and preform clean rollbacks in this bridle with no issues. If a horse 'needs' a bit in order to be stopped I would say that you have some serious holes in your training program and need to go back and fix them.
My goal here is to make a high quality, effective bitless bridle that is easy on the horse and affordable for the rider. I'm also totally open to suggestions for ways to improve the design.
Also I've dropped the price to $28, which barley covers the cost of materials due to those of you stating they were too costly. Please keep in mind that I'm using top quality yacht rope and not the cheap stuff.
Thanks.