Re: RC: RE: going bitless

[RQuestarabians@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/21/2000 8:37:02 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
kathy_mayeda@atce.com writes:

<< Diana Thompson has designed a real nice sidepull that Gail Hought
 manufacturers.  See Hought Endurance Tack website on the Endurance
 Net home page or my previous post on homeopathics/Rescue Remedy/
 on Diana's website.
  >>

I have been riding my 6 year old Arab gelding in Diana's sidepull for the 
past two years. It is very sporty looking, easy to clean, and very 
comfortable for the horse. I but a neoprene wrap on the nose piece to get rid 
of the "bite" of the rawhide. I originally bought it to use on my "hargy 
bargy'' older gelding. He was difficult to control in a snaffle bit, and I 
did not want to just keep upping the severity of the bit so I tried the 
sidepull. He immediately was a much happier boy,  relaxed tremendously, and 
became very easy to turn and stop under "every" situation. I have nothing but 
good praises to say about this sidepull. I highly recommend it. It is very 
pricey at around $200, but it is custom made to fit your horse, it is very 
comfortable for the horses as compared to most sidepulls, and it seems as if 
it may last forever ( I hope).
Happy holidays . .  and trails?
Robyn