I’ve created this term to help highlight a situation I sometimes see in my work with clients. The two words seem to conflict with each...

Stopping horses with a bitless bridle.

For novice equestrians, the journey into the world of horseback riding can be both exhilarating and daunting. One aspect that often...

I’ve heard critics of bitless bridles say they apply too much pressure to the horse. I find this an interesting statement. When riding in...

Every time we touch a horse we are communicating. One of the best things an instructor ever said to me was ‘put love in your hands.’ I...

When I switched from riding with a bit, to riding bit-free, a lot of things changed and shifted. I found myself connecting and...

I was going to write an article about rider balance, but as I explored the topic I thought of other situations where balance plays an...

1. So you can ride safely and kindly – Bitless bridles have now been used extensively throughout the world for over 20 years. They...

A steady, forward, working trot is the jewel in any horse’s crown. Whether you are riding for pleasure or competition, this is an...

I recently received a phone call from a woman who rides in a bitless bridle. She had a new riding instructor, who uses bits. The...

Some horses seem unable to walk calmly along and are constantly doing a jigjog. It is not a walk or a trot, but a bouncy jogging that is...

I have always said to my riding students to look ahead and focus on where they are going. But recently in a lesson I found this going to...

Recently I went to view a horse as a potential purchase for a client. The current owner ran the horse around a round yard for a few...

Looking at the different types of bitless bridles.

What is Horse Training? - It's not about forcing or making a horse do things, it's about being a trusted guide and teacher for your horse.

Horses Sticking Their Heads Up while under saddle is unpleasant for both horse and rider. How do you help your horse keep their head down?

We are not responsible for the things we did when we were ignorant. We must forgive ourselves for past negative behaviours to move forward.

This article explores just how easy it is to ride a horse in a bitless bridle. It's not amazing to ride bitless! It's simple.

Transition exercises for bitless bridles makes the transition from riding with a bit to without a bit seamless. A step by step guide.

Timing and rein aids with horses - developing that crucial skill that sets the distance between a beginner and an experienced horse rider.