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RE: [RC] bitless bridles design flaw - Christina McCarthy

Paddi  could you send a picture of what you are talking about?  I have a bittless bridle and want to make sure it is ok..
Thanks

Christina McCarthy

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To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [RC] bitless bridles design flaw
Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2007 23:20:29 -0700

Most of the bitless bridles on the market have the design flaw that the cross over straps under the chin are flat.
They can stick or lock in the rings on the bridle. Beta and biothane is especially bad for this.
BE CAREFUL!!!
The idea is for these straps to release right away to reward the horses response. They need to be round. A round cross over strap does not jam in the rings.
In testing bridles I have had to lean over and release the strap. Not fun or safe while my mare was trying to rear or spin. She was upset and starting to get a little panicky.
I have talked to other riders with the same experience of the straps jamming.
Paddi