EXPLAINING ALL MY BITLESS BRIDLES

[@maggiemagennis3507]

Your mother is so natural in front of the camera. Love the two of you because you love and care so much for your horses.

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

I think she also does a great job! Thank you Maggie 🤩

[@dariaharruff7025]

that's awesome

[@memphis1201]

I'm waiting on the arrival of the Nalanta bridle and can't wait to try it. I was avoiding the hackamore because I didn't trust myself, but after riding my 4 year old arabian only just recently started in a rope halter, and watching your video showing the hackamore in use, I realise now that I can always try the hackmore in the future - I love the wide noseband on your hackamore! Thanks for the great video.

[@johnhawks5035]

This was really informative in a simple and clear way. I cannot understand why some people like to exert extreme pressure on their horses heads, but I expect it's because they are lazy and just want an expedient way to exert pain in order to achieve compliance. My goal is to work every day to use less and less tack to improve close communication and partnering with my mare. Thank you and enjoy the relationship with your animals.

[@CaloCreek]

I loved when you let all the horses play towards the end!

[@mischawolf7727]

Same!

[@jellezaza]

To me it looks like your mum doesn’t pull on the reins at all. It seems so nice and kind. I really enjoy the way you treat your horses. Makes me happy ♥️

[@e_haag9930]

There is a lot of harmony at your place, really nice to watch. Again your mom is awesome!!!

[@luguy8347]

E _haag I absolutely agree.

[@suziehefner3044]

Loved the video of you and your Mother! Wish I knew about these bridles when I had my horses, I'm from USA and amazed with the things you do with your horses, I really envy you that you have such a wonderful Mom and you both enjoy what you do together! You are so lucky to be so close. Hope you keep making videos like this and many more especially in English. Really amazing to see the love and patience you have with your horses and Mom too!!

[@monicatarr9803]

This was so helpful. I’m starting my mare under saddle soon and wanted to start with bit less. Was considering Nalanta and I think I’ll start with that one after seeing your video. Your Mom was great! Loved watching the play at the end too.

[@SJMatta]

Just ran across this channel. Love the idea of bit-less riding. I used to own and ride my own horses and rode my first horse in a hackamore with a leather chin strap. You are so kind to your horse when you pet, not slap. We American riders seem to think we need to slap the horse in praise due to being told they have "thick" skin. If they can feel a fly, they would prefer a gentle petting. Impressive to see how much your horse loves you with those horsey kisses. Thank you for your videos.

[@buttercup292]

Loved the video and your mum is such a lovely quiet rider, Very interesting to see the different bridles being used and your video presentation was friendly and very enjoyable to watch 😊

[@janiceellis7647]

Great explanation of the Nalanta bridle. Miss you with Matt and Jesse

[@Elinemj07]

Your mother sould start a KZbin channel🤗🤗 she is soooo funny🤪🤪

[@user-uf9jx6mv6u]

Stall Myran yes yes yes

[@moabergman6916]

Yeeeeees😍

[@lafi7584]

Yes!! 😍

[@irenebeerten5476]

OMG!!! hahaha, Thank you! I dont know...You would get enough of me very soon I a afraid! Hahahaha. But I am happy we mde you laugh and happy!!

[@Elinemj07]

Irene Beerten I’m never going to get bored if you and Eva is on my screen❤️ I’m trying to learn Dutch, but it is difficult for me😂😂 Greetings from Norway🥰🥰

[@gaylef3477]

Hooray for Mom!! It is so nice to see people having FUN with their horses and keeping an open mind to try new things. An of course Mom is right, everything looks good on Pacha!!

[@irenebeerten5476]

Thank you!!

[@DCogsdil]

God Bless you. I hope one day all bits will be outlawed! You are so lucky and blessed to have your mom. My mom would come out and watch me rope at events. But I lost her the day after Christmas in 1997. Then the Morgan I had for 23 years out of his 30-year life in 2010. And then my Palomino a month later. I think he grieved himself to death over his buddy Trace. The vet said it was sand colic and Trace passed from old age. First time in my life I am horseless. I miss my boys and my mom. Enjoy each and everyday cause tomorrow is not promised. Tell the ones you love that you love them every day. hugs debs from Texas

[@irenebeerten5476]

❤ I am so sorry for all your loss. I am shure you will have many goodtimes en lovely horses ahead. Tak care and hold on to the good memories!!!

[@DCogsdil]

Irene Beerten thank you. Me trying. I do adopt a lot of people. Family don’t have to be only blood. Hugs

[@maria-josebaur1477]

Happy farm .!!! Your mom is a lovely rider!! Nice to see the different ways each bitless bridle works

[@ngrnmck]

Bwahahaha! The beginning! I love that you don't cut stuff out! I have no idea how your video's showed up in my feed but I think I been sitting here watching my 5th one lol

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

Omg whaha welcome!! 😀😱💘

[@sharonsiegrist7183]

Thanks for breaking down and explaining the bridles I learned a lot! You and your mother have a great relationship. Pretty Pasha was a pleasure to watch.

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

You are most welcome!!!

[@stormmary1]

What a lovely rider your Mom is 💞

[@silviapasqualini6406]

I loved the Nalanta bridle! It literally changed my horse 😍 Thank you for explaining better and more clearly its functions as sidepull and also hackmore! I've always used it as sidepull, but I'll try a different setting, too 😁

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

Makes me so happy!!!

[@lcer1886]

Your horses look so healthy, happy and I think that they really enjoy working with you ❤️

[@kathleentaylor4059]

My horse has had teeth 🦷 issues and watching your videos I have got the hackamore and my horse absolutely adores it so I thankyou so very much. I think your horses are so very happy and amazing.

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

Good on you for listening and looking to your horse ❤️

[@55432178]

Ik ga echt zo stuk om al die leuke tussen momenten. Het been van je moeder, NOZEM FOEI. Ik ga echt plat, geweldige video wederom en ook een hele mooie duidelijke uitleg van de verschillende hoofdstellen.

[@mariabaltazar2383]

Please make a video talking about your Lusitano 🙏😍

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

Ohhhh I defenitely will! Soooo much to tell about him

[@ozarklisa1199]

You answered all of my questions and more. Thank you! I have an extremely sensitive and responsive forward moving Paso Fino. I can't wait to try her out with this.

[@kmiklaszewski]

Thank you for the video. It was another great one. Can’t wait to see more videos on more of your tack and equipment that you have. I was also wondering about your training and riding background and thought that would be a great video as well. Tell us about who you worked with and learned from both with liberty, groundwork and your classical dressage riding and how you learned riding because you are a very good rider and have really good balance, position and do use an application of your aids. There are so many people that take lessons when they’re younger and then continue riding on their own and develop poor habits and position issues As well as not being able to use their body and their age effectively when they are riding and it shows through the horse. And with you you can tell you have had some really good training with everything.

[@jo-ellenscalone5962]

You are both very funny! They say the seed doesn't fall far from the seed! Thanks for the chuckles! I use to use a Hackamore bridle when I was a kid and always rode bareback.....couldn't afford a saddle.

[@cricket1301]

I think they looked best with the first bridle...lighter, self carriage, most balanced. I love your hair Eva, going to dye mine red soon. Can't tell, but the horse in the b&w photo by my name, was named Red, and his color was called 'sorrel", pretty much the same color as your hair. I am riding him (trying to anyway, I was only about 8 and he was so patient with my trials) in a homemade "pencil bosal", which is what one used after initial hacamore training, under and along with the curb bit (traditionally a spade bit), for about two years while transitioning to just the curb bit. This was the traditional Spanish based Californio style/method. Western Pleasure horses in California, and Arabian Western Pleasure horses, used to move like dressage horses in Western tack, and on a light rein...not the peanut roller nose to the ground look that took over in the 1980's. Your mom is a beautiful rider...so light. Thanks for all your videos

[@judymuchler921]

Omg, I love you and your mom! And your horses! I could watch you guys all day 😍

[@lorimitchell9025]

What breed is pacha he is so beautiful and I love seeing you and your mom have a bond with the horses. They really trust you and your mom

[@1M005E1]

♥♥♥♥ Bitless bridles. Love this channel. Thank you for posting your beautiful training techniques. Blessings from the States.

[@cazema1]

Besides being a very informative video, it is a lovely one! Thank you 😊

[@jenni3536]

Good explanation! I always liked the hackamore a lot, but the horse i took care of the past couple years hated it. So we went with a simple snaffle bit and he felt the most comfortable with this one. On lazy days we used the halter or the rope halter 😄 Pacha really seems to be ok with everything, what a nice boy ❤️

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

Exactly!!! There is just no need to anti bit, anti bitless, etc etc. Every horse needs something else to thrive on!

[@liekevalentijn1994]

Ik heb weer met veel plezier gekeken😊! Super knap ook van je moeder dat ze met neckrope durfde te rijden💪🏻😍. Verder train ik Lotje ook zo natuurlijk mogelijk en met bitloos hoofdstel. Ik merk dat de band daar zo goed van wordt en de verbinding tussen paard en mens❤️

[@gientje9999]

Great video AGAIN! Pascha looks so cute and mellow!

[@shirimenashe9124]

The little horse models you can see in the beginning when you talk about the bridles are so cute they are an exact match to your horses❤❤❤

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

Yes!! I got them as gifts 😍😍

[@shirimenashe9124]

@@AlwaysHorseLove that's awesome! Also it's so nice that you read our comments and answer it's heartwarming to get a respond from you , I wish I could come visit🙏🙏

[@introvertedequinesamsara6593]

The (Anatomic Shaped Bitless Side and Pull English Leather Bridle “Lewes”) is another amazing option for a Bitless Bridle. It has a thick noseband and poleband, and has a leather strip to keep the noseband from going to low on the face. It's a nice looking Bridle that you won't feel out of place in the show ring.

[@furyliz_9822]

Ik heb het Nalanta hoofdstel! Ik vind hem echt super fijn🥰

[@Caroxmtk]

I can only imagine that a bit in winter would be uncomfortable? I love how horsemanship has become kinder😘🐴

[@jenni3536]

Caroline Brown i used to warm the bit with hot water or kept it unter my jacket while grooming 😄

[@lilih2307]

Pa Paya same I always warm my lease horse’s but before I give it to him. I wish he was bitless but he isn’t my horse lol

[@millieandskyeagility6752]

I’ve just found your channel and I already love it! Your horses look so chill and happy and I’m definitely subscribing :)

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

Oooooh welcome!!!!! :D

[@valentinascaife8969]

I never knew there we so many bitless options! I only knew about hackamores before. Thank you for this very informative video! 😊 (Also Pasha is such a gorgeous horse!)

[@whathappenedwas7083]

Love your sense of humor and the sound effects 😂

[@alice_rabbit8345]

Great video!! I used the cross link yesterday for the first time, want to try a hackamore next.

[@Julia_24k]

heel duidelijke uitleg! 😊 & Pasha lijkt mij echt een grote Vriendelijke reus 😍

[@mischawolf7727]

Love your videos! You should make more videos with your mom! You two are goals!!! ♥ btw: Pacha is my dream horse, he is so beautiful ! ♥

[@irenevanroekel2633]

Shilas on de pedistole at the end... 🤣 he's such a funny horse. A real entertainer. Loved how they all played at the end of the video. And you explained all the bridles very well. I tink i like de nalanta bridle most because you can adjust the bridle. Your mom did well to. She's also very funny. Love you all together. 🦄👭

[@rojaiwla]

Thanks for the video. :-) You have great happy horses. I have had the same experience as you with bitless bridles and rank them the same as you. In the US, the cross-link is called the Dr Cook bitless bridle (I think he may have started the system?) and I agree, it does not release. I have not tried the Nalanta exactly, but the Orbitless Bridle, which has a similar design, but I find the wheel more stable. I have always been amazed at how a comfortable horse is more likely to respond and be less reactive than an uncomfortable one. But like you said, every horse/situation is different and you have to do it case by case. I love how Pasha is so relaxed. Love your Mom too. :-)

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

Thank you for your comment. 💘 Dr Cook sounds familiar!

[@haroldsmith45302]

Very interesting explanation, thank you. Hope you will do more like this on other items of tack.

[@annavanrijn2580]

Alweer een fantastische video!😍 kijk nu alweer uit naar de volgende✨

[@shirimenashe9124]

I really love the way you edit your videos it's so nice and funny that way makes you're videos way better🔥❤❤🔥

[@mrskimdagamer824]

I love your property, I love your horses and I love the bond you have with your mom! You are living the Dream, keep it up! Groetjes uit Limburg :P

[@annettej.gilmore8154]

So beautiful!! My dream!! Thank you for sharing the pleasure and fun you have with your beauties. Lucky ladies 😊

[@watsonsaquatics7604]

You guys are so funny and informative xxx

[@joannegoldman2205]

Loved the demonstration of the bridles. I think I like to try the natala bridle on my Gypsy. Do you ship to the states? Love your videos.

[@soulstar5161]

Lovely video. Your mum is very sweet! You two are very funny😊

[@michhorse2409]

Echt super leuke videos samen met je moeder 👍

[@judidozier]

Enjoyed this video so much with you and your Mom❣️ Pacha’s eyes show his connection - amazing❣️ Love seeing the other horses 🐴 playing❣️ Keep posting - wonderful❣️🌺❤️🌺

[@shirimenashe9124]

Is there an option to come visit you and your horses I really wish I could be there and learn with you and from you it's amazing what you do I love it so much!!

[@robinsondevries8847]

I am currently experimenting with bitless riding. So far i used side pull and crossed but I didnt really like it so I am thinking about buying the nalanta bridle

[@justrinske4241]

Leuk om meer van je moeder en Pacha te zien! Pacha is echt leuk 🥰

[@semmet3256]

Echt weer een top video ik heb hem nog niet gezien maar ik weet het nu al😊❤🔥

[@cloudxclaudia4447]

Chayenne Sabajo ik ben ook nl

[@TheTeapotte]

Very interested in the Nalanta bridle. I like the way you can set it to side pull or a little bit stronger

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

Me too! So many options and it looks really classy I think!

[@TheTeapotte]

@@AlwaysHorseLove exactly, it looks like something you could use in the show ring!

[@lenijapaupere9495]

Early!😄 Love you!😍

[@MrsC48]

You and your mom make such a great team! I currently ride my mare in a cross under type bitless bridle with a neck strap (made myself by braiding yachting rope, very soft). The bridle is okay, but very little release, as you said. My mare does tend to push through the pressure sometimes, she's a half draft with a big neck. :-) I like the Nalanta bridle with the wider noseband and hackamore setting for a bit more control out on the trail. I really like the mostly rope neck strap as well. Thanks for showing us!!

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

Sounds good! Good choices! So yours also does not fully release? I was like “hmmm no this aint fair to the horse”, but there are also a lot of people that love the cross link. Nalanta and hackemore will always be it for me! Simple clear system and I think they both look good!

[@suerode500]

Love watching you and your mum use are funny and amazing xc

[@emsstudios3350]

1:44 love the Schleichs! Love from Canada!

[@annemiekevisser-winterink2469]

Gave video ❤️ welke barebackpad gebruiken jullie hier? Hij ziet er zo comfortabel uit 🤗

[@KingsMom831]

I love the videos with you and your mom😊 You have the beat sense of humor too😂🤣😂

[@justrealityshift8613]

I love how happy he is at the end!!😊😂

[@radiantzonephotography9113]

Going to watch now! Really curious about this video since I am wanting to buy a bitless bridle. 🥰

[@radiantzonephotography9113]

Really liked it! Big compliments to you and your mom. 🥰❤

[@profe3330]

What a great, useful video! You guys are great. :)

[@pattirockgarden4423]

Like Eva's mom, such a good sport! Very cool lady!

[@luguy8347]

Yes, this is paradise. Each horse feels special.

[@Pintomare11]

I'm been debating buying a Nalanta and just paying the shipping to the US :(. I think my Andalusian is too sensitive for the shanks on a hackamore. I've never ridden him bitless but he chomps on his bit quite a lot and I'd love to see if a bites helps him relax for and step up into the bridle. I'm not super educated on a lot of bitless options but I rode in the cross linked bridle the first time I rode bitless and had the same thoughts as you. also, it seemed to confuse the horse I was riding because the pressure was coming from the opposite side.

[@bellaa_thompson]

Agreed I seen this comment 2 years after the post did you go bitless and how did it go if so?

[@melware4166]

Brilliant ! Really enjoyed this video's from you guys. Lots of fun. Would be lovely if you took us on a hack/trail ride with you out together. Thanks for sharing xxxx

[@beasleyturgeon]

you probably get this question a lot, which brand of bareback saddle do you ride in? looking to buy one myself!! thanks!!!

[@cricket8438]

Thank you for such a wonderful tutorial ‼️ still afraid to go foxhunting with out a bit. 😂🤣😂🤣

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

Yesss that’s so different as to what my mom and I do! We just chill and ride but THAT is... intense 🤣

[@abigailironbow971]

AlwaysHorseLove 😂

[@cyndimcelyea2900]

how do you start to teach the lowering of the head and poll and also getting (per-say) and new horse that has never gone bitless before starting off the bit ?

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

The lowering of the head is not reaaaally something to be teached, but more guided- horses tend to lower the head when the hind is engaged and they are relaxed. So Pacha does it everytime because he is relaxed and comfortable. As said in the video, Pacha does nog care about the different bridles. He just follows que’s. Also, bit and bitless are not extremely different! People tend to think this. The only difference is different pressures. :) that is my view!

[@cyndimcelyea2900]

@@AlwaysHorseLove thank you! :)

[@JenniNellist]

I have used all of these plus also rope halter. I really like my regular head collar with reins buckled on :)

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

Yes so good!

[@loriwaite5229]

Really enjoyed this video. it was very helpful. can you listed this names again of each bridle. I really like to know more about the first one. Loved you and your Mom and all your Horses.

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

Nalanta bridle, hackemore bridle (of FRA), cross-link bridle (FRA) & the sidepull (FRA). Links in description 😁

[@Eva-jw3ev]

Eva, what do you think about Icelandic Horses? Have you ever tried one?

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

Well I am 1.83 so I never pulled towards Islandic Horses, I think they are cute but I never really took the time to learn more about them!

[@JustNatax3]

@@AlwaysHorseLove WOW you are so tall!? And your mom too! Now I realize how tall your horses must be too... Because neither of you look out of proportion when riding.

[@jamesandange1]

Your video is so helpful, thanks so much! Can I please ask, what is your mum riding on, it looks like a saddle without the stirups and an added sheepskin to fit it, love it! Where can I get one, or did you make the 'cover' yourself?

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

It is a barebackpad! We didn’t make anything ourselves and it is just purchased. If you google it I’m sure you will find plenty of results ❤️

[@pamelasaba7885]

Thanks for showing your bitless bridles and watch the horses play.

[@nadinebabstock7388]

Love your saddle/bareback pad. Very interested in where you got it?

[@debtompkins5363]

I have an off track with bit issues so I have been working him in a sidepull and I also have the similar hackamore, I do not like the cross link but I am very interested in the first bridle but haven't found any for sale. my current intention was to make one from parts i have... where did yours come from??? BIG QUESTION which do you feel is best for putting more refinement into the communication, for lateral work and such

[@abigailironbow971]

Im so looking forward to buy it😶😍

[@imme3958]

I really hope that I can buy the nalanta bridle some day.

[@JolienVDH]

Zo’n leuk paard! En zo kalm! 😍👊🏻 ik wil mijn engels hoofdstel omvormen naar een bitloos hoofdstel... andere ruiters raadden een s-hack aan, maar het paard waarop ik rijd kennende... een hackamore pikt ie nooit... 😂

[@lizzyd96]

I love the baeback pad, where domI find one like that. I currently use a sheepskin pad but looking for a new one.

[@lovegypsy0228]

I have a cross link one and I definitely prefer it for going out, in the school I think it’s a bit annoying that it doesn’t always slide back so you end up having different length reins, or at least that’s the problem I have with this bridal

[@Ash-ub9gl]

Quick question would the nalanta bitless bridle work for a strong horse? (I have tried a side pull (like the one you showed last in the video) and my horse keeps pulling the reins so hard I can't hardly hold them) p.s my horse doesnt like the bit pressur on the tung thats why I don't wanna use a bit.

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

Hmmmm that is very hard to judge, it could go way better but it could also feel the same as with a bit. Have you ever tried riding bitless with some other type of bridle? Like a hackemore or even just a halter?

[@Ash-ub9gl]

@@AlwaysHorseLove i have tried a halter 2 times and my horse is going better in that then with the side pull. I have only tried side pull and a Cross Under bridle.

[@Chartok]

He looked quite pleased with the crossunder and the neckrope. ^-^

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

I agree! Pacha just does not care whaha. But on hacks it will make a huge difference what he chooses!

[@Jessycou286]

I think for the cross tie bridle it also depends on the model that you buy because I have a nurtural bridle and my leather straps where the reins connect is a lot thicker and it releases pressure right away

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

Very true! It is always different for everyone! :D

[@TheStevenSherryShow]

I love the hackamore. Do you have a link for it to buy? I can let my trainer try first lol 😂 Love you lady!

[@lydiabosley9152]

Eva, thanks for a very informative and educational video! I am wondering, on the hackamore (what we would call a "mechanical hackamore" in the U.S., as opposed to the traditional "bosal" hackamore, braided rawhide noseband), does the metal part apply any compression pressure on the horse's face, or does it just remain 'loose' and the leather parts do all of the work? You and your mom are a good team! Nice to see Que Habil a bit, but I also kept searching for Flippy, saw him in the background at the very end! (love that little guy!)

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

On the metal does not specifically press against any part of the head! At least not enough the be worth mentioning! :D Thank you! 💘

[@user-lt8og]

Your mom is so funny 😂😂😂 she should start a youtube channel

[@shrorse]

Pacha is gorgeous❤️

[@carolaugustine6138]

Was thinking the cross link looked more severe than a loose ring snaffle bit (in soft hands), then your mom and you made similar comments. Why do you prefer bitless? Have watched you and Jesse for years and always wondered the reasons behind it. Also....love the cameos of Q! Can't wait to see a video of you and him. I enjoy watching you and your mom, reminds me of when my daughter and I rode everyday together :)

[@yvonnebrink9912]

Do you make a different choice in bridle depending on rider experience. Or is it just horse preference??

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

That is a good one. Yes you also pick a bridle that fits the hand of the rider. A hackemore for a beginner that might need the reins a lot still is not ideal. I would suggest the Nalanta bridle or sidepull, with wide noseband. Mabye even a simple halter! Depending on what the horse is comfi with too!

[@artchollyst1767]

Hi! I am very curious what is the difference between LG-zaum and Nalanta bridle? They look very similar with this six-spoked metal wheel but I assume there are some differences :)

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

Well the LG-zaum/glucksrad is indeed the system, the wheel! So on that part, nothing is different. The difference comes to play when looking at the design and leatherwork but the wheel is the same.

[@artchollyst1767]

@@AlwaysHorseLove Thank you! 😊

[@skassitl]

Lovely, thank you!