What does it mean to ride Bridleless?

Riding horses without a bridle or reins, with a so called neckrope or cordeo, is becoming more and more popular. I’m a huge fan of bridleless riding, and think most riders would learn a lot if they ditch the reins every now and then.

How do you flip a horse without reins?

Turn right by applying your left leg slightly forward with no contact with your inside leg. The inside leg is the direction you wish to turn. The outside leg applies pressure to turn in the opposite direction and shifts your weight in the saddle to this leg. Horses move off, or away, from pressure in a turn.

How do you stop a horse without reins?

If your horse ignores the pre-signals and needs a bit of rein pressure as a teaching tool, pull back gently with a right-left motion, instead of pulling on both reins at the same time. If you use this sequence consistently, your horse will learn to stop before you ever touch his mouth.

Which bitless bridle should I use?

Side-to-side. Sidepull bitless bridles are widely regarded as the kindest option because they can be very forgiving of busy hands. They fit like a headcollar, with reins attached to rings on the noseband on either side of the face, and apply about the same amount of pressure to your horse’s head as one, too.

Why use a neck strap on a horse?

A neck strap is a simple piece of leather that goes around a horse’s neck. The rider can hold onto it to increase stability without pulling on the horse’s mouth. Neck straps are often seen in show jumping and eventing disciplines, but any rider can use this handy tool.

What is a neck rope for horses?

Horse Neck Ropes / Cordeos are an important horse training tool used for riding bridleless, freestyle, groundwork. and liberty training. Our Neck Ropes come in different widths and sizes and are made of the same high quality yacht rope that all top horsemen and clinicians use.

Can you ride a horse without tack?

Bareback riding is a form of horseback riding without a saddle. It requires skill, balance, and coordination, as the rider does not have any equipment to compensate for errors of balance or skill.

What is the purpose of a neck rope?

A neck rope is simply that, a rope (continuous loop) that goes around the horses neck, 3-5 feet in diameter. Neck ropes are used in riding horses bridle-less, which is something I teach. Occasionally, a neck rope is referring to a rope tied under the throat latch of a horse to help lead him.