Bitless bridle
Bitless bridles can be helpful in certain situations and with certain horses. However, this is usually only temporary. They are not generally more pleasant for horses, as an extremely sharp effect can occur if they are used incorrectly. In order to ensure sufficient control over the horse, a clearly noticeable effect is produced by a relatively narrow contact surface on the bridge of the nose and often by a lever. Bitless bridles should therefore only be used by experienced riders who can ride with particularly sensitive hands. As horses are reluctant to accept permanent pressure on the bridge of the nose, it is usually difficult to achieve a consistent bridle connection. This is why bitless bridles are not ridden with a more constant connection in the classical sense than is the case with normal bitless bridles.
Hackamore is permitted in jumping competitions of category A. Bitless bridles are also primarily used for western riding.
Hackamore
The Hackamore is a bitless bridle, which has an effect on the bridge of the nose, chin pit and neck. The purpose is to protect the horse's mouth and to avoid other possibilities of influence.
Bosal
The bosal is often used in western riding as a training bridle for a transitional period. It works mainly on the bridge of the nose, but also on the lateral lower jaw. Lateral bridle aids are only possible to a limited extent because the reins are buckled to the chin. Depending on the thickness and material, it can appear relatively sharp and belongs only in experienced hands. You can do a lot of things wrong with a bosal, so you should attend special courses before you ride with it.
