The bridle design has recently been changed to strengthen the noseband/cheekpiece join so it can cope with more pressure.
Originally, the traditional styled bridles (English, Euro and Stockhorse) were designed to be used for well educated horses who respond to light rein pressure.
But with more people changing to bitless, a wider variety of  horses are being educated with these styles so a more robust bridle is required.
We actually recommend the rope Natural LightRider as a better choice for education, but we can't dictate a customer's preference for a certain look!
The new English, Euro and Stockhorse style LightRider bridles now look the same as the bitless noseband on a regular bridle that has lower cheek piece buckles for holding the bit.
This offers the choice of being able to use a bit (for the transition phase or competition) making the bridle more versatile, and enables parts of the bridle to be easily replaced.

We will always have the stitched on nosebands available for the biothane range in the custom (Tasmanian made) version for those that prefer not having the additional cheek buckles. Beta Biothane is a much stronger material, so stitching holds better than with leather. Custom biothane bridles are available by pre-ordering with a 2-3 week manufacturing time.

Please check the description of each bridle in the online store, to see which combinations are available in the new style as new stock arrives.


March Specials
LightRider Stockhorse Bridle in English Leather with stainless steel fittings.
The LightRider Stockhorse bitless bridles in English leather are on sale now at 20% off. Were $149 - now $119.
These are the original style with a stitched noseband and only recommended for educated horses that respond to light rein pressure. Save $30 on this beautiful leather bridle that looks and feels great, and is one of the most comfortable traditionally styled bitless bridles. Available here in black and brown, cob, full and warmblood size (black only).

Best bridle I've ever owned
"My pony has a dropped palette so can't have a bit in his mouth. He is really happy in this bridle. All the things you can do with a normal bridle you can do in a LightRider bridle. The quality of the leather is excellent. I wouldn't swap this bridle for anything else. The sizing is perfect for my pony. I'm in the UK and the bridle arrived within five days. Also thought the price was good too." Review Posted by Jane on 24th Jul 2014.

Equitana Melbourne is on again from Thursday 20th to Sunday the 23rd of November, 2014 at the Melbourne showgrounds. Over 40,000 people will gather to see what's new in the equine industry, shop till you drop, get some education, and be entertained by demonstrations and competitions. 
LightRider Bitless Bridles will once again feature on the Natural Horse World booth - no. 460 in the Epsom Pavillion. 
Come and see/feel the full range, ask questions, delve into the 'bargain bin' and give your horse the gift of 'bitless'. 
You'll also find many other great products at the booth including Slowfeed Haysaver nets, Best bareback pads, Supersoft rope halters/leads/strings and much more from the Natural Horse World Store. 
Cynthia, Marian and Grace are all looking forward to seeing you there so drop by and say hi. 

LightRider Bitless bridle improvements include a new noseband to cheekpiece attachment and new chinstrap keepers shown here on the Western bridle.

A new shipment of stock has just arrived so we now have most of theLightRider Bitless Nosebands, English Bitless Bridles, Euro Bitless Bridlesand Stockhorse Bitless bridles people were waiting for.

Cynthia Cooper, designer of the LightRider Bitless Bridle is always making improvements to the bridles. The new stock now has better chinstrap keepers made from the same soft, flexible material as the chinstrap, and the buckle has returned as the favourite form of adjustment.

All new bridles coming into stock now have an updated noseband to cheekpiece attachment the same as the Bitless Noseband design which has proven to be stronger.
The cheek pieces also have additional keepers to hold any excess length tidy when the higher holes are used, except for biothane bridles as the biothane material sits flatter. If anyone needs keepers for cheekpieces or chinstraps please contact us and we will send some free of charge.

NEW! LightRider Superior Split Rope Reins now available.  

Made from 10mm Tuff Tack rope with our trademark looped ends for easy clip replacement.

The flat loop ends have external hand stitching while the tail end is back spliced for extra weight and a neat finish complete with leather popper.  

• Each rein is 2.15m (7 feet) long and comes with quality solid brass or stainless steel rein clips.
  
• Lighter than regular 12 or 14mm rope reins (to enable chinstrap release) but still feel great. 
• Available in black, tan brown, brown/gold and black/gold zig zag rope. 
• Choose your rein clips - either with brass for $59 or Stainless Steel for $60. 
• Great for western or cow working disciplines. 
  

Buy from our online store here 

English Euro now made in English Leather

Now our premium LightRider English bridle. 
The English Euro looks like a classy traditional bridle.
Ideal for shows, dressage, show jumping and adult riding clubs.

• Made from top quality english leather with stainless steel fittings.
• Raised and padded browband and noseband, with padded single headpiece over the poll in classic European styling.

Buy from our online store here. 

LightRider Bitless Bridles will feature at the Natural Horse World site in the Agfest Equine Expo area.
See all the styles and you might even find a  bargain in the discontinued bridles and seconds. 

At 1pm each day Cynthia Cooper will present in the arena with Charlie (pictured) focusing on the principles of Equifriendship, bareback and bitless riding. 

Come and get advice on bitless bridles and all the other great products sold by the Natural Horse World store any time between 9am and 4pm daily. 
Agfest is Tasmania's premiere agricultural event attracting over 70,000 patrons over 3 days. This year it runs from Thursday the 2nd to Saturday the 4th of May. 
It's a great opportunity for Tasmanian Equine businesses and clubs, clinicians and entertainers to meet with the horsey public so we look forward to seeing you there. 

See LightRider Bitless Bridle in action during the 'Anyone can go Bitless' Education Sessions at Equitana on Thursday (15th Nov.) @ 4pm in the Epsom Arena, and Friday (16th) @ 9.45am in the Hygain Arena. 
This year Cynthia Cooper is being assisted by Kim Barker and her ponies (with young riders) along with Leah Sharp and her Andalusian, Breo who does Medieval re-enactments. It will be an entertaining and informative time showcasing bitless riding.

LightRider Bitless Bridles will be available at the Natural Horse World booth, no. 205 in the Grand Hall. We hope to see you there :)