Posted by admin | Posted in tack | Posted on 03-11-2009
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Can anyone tell me the difference between a bitless bridle and a Side Pull.?
I know a bitless is much more expensive so if I can get away with a side pull, I would prefer that. Thanks.
A sidepull is a bitless bridle which allows the reins to be attached to the headstall on the side of the horse's face -thus its "side pull" designation. Most sidepulls have a lariat rope or narrow nylon rope as the over-the-nose piece to give the rider a way to exert some directional and stopping pressure on the horse's nose.
The Bitless Bridle works on an entirely different concept from all other types of bridles. A bitted bridle enables the rider to communicate by applying pressure on the exquisitely sensitive mouth. The traditional bitless bridles (i.e., the Hackamores, bosals and sidepulls) work primarily through pressure on the nose. All these methods, the bit method and the traditional bitless methods, are potentially painful. The Bitless Bridle™, on the other hand, allows the rider to communicate by painless pressure that is distributed around the whole of the head. Whereas a bit often applies harsh pressure to the mouth, over a small area, The Bitless Bridle™ distributes its gentle pressure to far less sensitive tissues and distributes even this amount of pressure over a wide area. It does this through two loops, one over the poll and one over the nose. Essentially, it gives the rider an inoffensive and benevolent method of communication by applying a nudge to one half of the head (for steering) or a hug to the whole of the head (for stopping). Because The Bitless Bridle™ exerts minimal pressure and spreads this over a large and less critical area, it is more humane than a bit. It provides better communication, promotes a true partnership between horse and rider, and does not interfere with either breathing or striding. As a result, performance is improved.
I wasn't exactly sure of the differences other than the obvious (Side pull- reins attached to the sides great for turning/bitless bridle works off of pole and nose pressure, etc..) so I did a little research for ya....
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 BITLESS BRIDLE Indian Hackamore Headstall BLUE w EMERALD GREEN NOSE WRAP  US $21.95
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 Natural Horsemanship Rope Hackamore Bitless Bridle US $20.00
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 NEW Dr Cook Bitless Bridle Beta Black in Horse Size Genuine Cooknot a copy US $44.00
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 NEW Dr Cook Bitless Bridle Black Leather Western styleHorse Size not a copy US $61.25
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 BITLESS MINIATURE HORSE SM PONY NYLON BRIDLE PINK US $28.99
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 HORSE BITLESS BRIDLE ROPE HACKAMORE BOSAL BLACK PINK US $17.95
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 Hilason Western Horse Two Ear Bitless Rawhide Bridle Headstall US $99.42
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 Bitless Bridle Indian Hackamore Bosal side pull New Design US $14.00
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 Black Leather Bitless Bridle Fits regular sized horses US $75.00
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 Western Horse Bitless Bridle Headstall Bosal Reins 327 US $59.99
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 327 Western Horse Bitless Bridle Headstall Bosal Reins US $99.99
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 Original Dr Cook Bitless Bridle Extra Full Black BETA US $29.99
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 DR COOK The Bitless Bridle WESTERN LEATHER HEADSTALL US $124.90
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 DR COOK WESTERN LEATHER REINS for The Bitless Bridle US $56.90
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 Western Horse One Ear Bitless Bridle Headstall Bosal US $59.00
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 NEW nickel spotted noseband bitless bridle convertor sidepull padded hackamore US $45.00
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 Hilason Western Horse Two Ear Bitless Rawhide Bridle Headstall BH242 US $69.00
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 Dr Cooks Bitless Bridle Horse Size Black Beta Great shape US $41.00
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 Bitless Bridle Black Braided Poly Headstall w 9 Flat Braided Reins Horse Tack US $29.99
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 Bitless bridle sidepull padded leather hackamore Hermann Oak with reins US $169.00
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 GaWani Pony Boy Bitless Bridle horse cob US $5.00
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 Western Horse Bitless Bridle Headstall Bosal Reins 322 US $59.22
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 AUTHENTIC Dr Cook BITLESS BRIDLE BETA HEADSTALL New US $89.90
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 Spirit Bridle Brn LEATHER original BITLESS BRIDLE COB US $169.00
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 Natural Horsemanship Riding Rope Halter Bitless Bridle Reins US $29.95
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 New Sound Equine Brand Bitless Bridle Riding Reins US $29.99
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 Harness Leather Bitless Side Pull Bridle w 16 plt Bosal Style Noseband Brown US $145.00
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 322 Western Horse Bitless Bridle Headstall Bosal Reins US $99.22
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 Natural Horsemanship Indian Rope Bosal Bitless Bridle Riding Halter SidePull US $33.00
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 Bitless Bridle Alamo Saddlery Side Pull US $18.00
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 Tammys Rope Tack Riding Halter Bitless Bridle Hackamore YACHT ROPE US $22.00
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 INDIAN HACKAMORE BOSAL BITLESS BRIDLE SIDE PULL US $24.99
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 Natural Horsemanship 10 Reins w Snaps Perfect for Riding Halter Bitless Bridle US $25.00
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 Natural Horsemanship Riding Rope Halter Bitless Bridle Sidepull Hackamore Train US $22.00
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 California Equine 5 8 Harness Leather Side Pull Bitless Bridle Rope Nose Horse US $68.00
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 black purple rope riding halter bitless bridle hack US $22.00
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 California Equine 5 8 Harness Leather Side Pull Bitless Bridle Rope Nose Arab US $68.00
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 CA Equine 5 8 Harness Leather Side Pull Bitless Bridle Leather Nose Arab Cob US $72.00
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 Harness Leather Bitless Side Pull Bridle w 8 plt Braided Rawhide Noseband US $99.00
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 Rope style sidepull bridle reins purple bitless type US $29.90
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 Western Horse Two Ear Bitless Rawhide Bridle Headstall C242 US $99.01
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 HORSE BITLESS BRIDLE ROPE HACKAMORE BOSAL BLACK ROYAL BLUE US $17.95
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 HORSE BITLESS BRIDLE ROPE HACKAMORE BOSAL ALL BLACK US $17.95
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 HORSE BITLESS BRIDLE ROPE HACKAMORE BOSAL ALL BLACK PURPLE US $17.95
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 HORSE BITLESS BRIDLE ROPE HACKAMORE BOSAL ALL BLACK LIME GREEN US $17.95
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 HORSE BITLESS BRIDLE ROPE HACKAMORE BOSAL BLACK TURQUOISE US $17.95
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 New Hackamore SS Braided Leather Nose Bit Bitless Bridle US $24.95
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 4 in 1 Natural Horsemanship Rope Halter Bitless Bridle US $45.00
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 BITLESS BRIDLE Indian Hackamore Bosal BROWN w PURPLE Nose Band US $15.95
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 Rope Bitless Bridle Hackamore Indian Bosal Side Pull US $15.00
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 Draft Horse Spirit Bridle Brn Beta orig BITLESS BRIDLE US $159.00
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 Draft Horse Spirit Bridle Blk LEATHER original BITLESS US $189.00
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 Draft Horse Spirit Bridle Brn LEATHER original BITLESS US $189.00
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