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The Bitless Bridle™ was developed by veterinarian Dr. Robert Cook, FRCVS., PhD, Professor of Surgery Emeritus of Tufts University, Massachusetts. A lifetime of clinical and practical experience left Dr. Cook looking for an alternative to traditionally held beliefs on bits and bridles and the BitlessBridle™ was born. With a subtle but simple system of two loops - one over the poll and one over the nose the BitlessBridle™ provides the rider with effective communication through the ability to apply gentle and painless pressure to either the whole head for slowing or stopping, or half the head for steering. # Benefits of Dr. Cook's BitlessBridle™Kinder, comfortable control: The BitlessBridle™ controls by non-painful pressure on poll, cheek and nose, using a patented loop system. It allows a more natural position of head and neck. Control is no longer dependent on mouth pressure. The BitlessBridle™ pushes, whereas a bit pulls. # Increased energy: Over flexion at the poll can obstruct the airway at the throat. A horse that resists the bit or retracts its tongue behind the bit can cause the soft palate to rise and obstruct the airway. Without a bit, the horse can obtain more oxygen which, in turn, increases energy and improves performance. # More forward motion: The BitlessBridle™ permits more neck freedom so essential for any athlete. The neck of a horse that leans on the bit tends to be tight and rigid. Stiffness of gait follows and the power, grace and rhythm of a horse's natural movement is limited. # Improved balance and concentration: The BitlessBridle™ can help improve a horse's balance, especially one who tends to lean on a bit. Riders have reported that by removing the bit the stride lengthens; there is more impulsion and less "fussiness." The horse can concentrate on his job, not the bit.

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