It depends on the horse. I cannot use the
bitless bridle at home, I have no whoa or it is a very difficult whoa. On
a ride, my young one gets to start in the bitless bridle, he does very well and
I definately have a whoa. My older mare starts with a bit, then depending
on how she is acting, gets the bitless bridle after a vet check. This is
what works for me. I will add that I really like the movement I get out of
my guys with the bitless bridle. Jeanie