Fitting Instructions
Every LightRider Bitless Bridle comes with a printed manual, but to assist with the correct fitting and adjustment I have made some videos too.
If you have trouble viewing these videos below, please try going straight to the Natural Horse World Youtube Channel to see them.
If you find after adjusting your bridle's chinstrap that it's still too long, go to the Chinstrap Page for instructions on how to shorten it so it still looks nice and neat.
You will also see instructions for adjusting and replacing the chinstrap on this page.
If you have trouble viewing these videos below, please try going straight to the Natural Horse World Youtube Channel to see them.
If you find after adjusting your bridle's chinstrap that it's still too long, go to the Chinstrap Page for instructions on how to shorten it so it still looks nice and neat.
You will also see instructions for adjusting and replacing the chinstrap on this page.
Fitting the Bitless Noseband to a bridle:
This video shows how to attach the LightRider Bitless Noseband to any regular bridle to transform it into a bitless bridle, saving you money and allowing you to use a favourite (or expensive) bridle that would otherwise gather dust!
This means you can use a bridle that you know fits your horse well. You may need one more hole of upwards adjustment in the cheek pieces.
This means you can use a bridle that you know fits your horse well. You may need one more hole of upwards adjustment in the cheek pieces.
Fitting the Bitless Noseband with a bit
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It is possible to use the bitless noseband with the bit still attached to the bridle.
As you can see in the photo, the bit is underneath the noseband ring, with the chinstrap behind (not through) the bit ring.
Some bit styles may not be suitable - the best are a French snaffle like the one shown, or a simple small ringed bit.
This allows you to have two sets of reins - perhaps with the bit reins tied to the saddle so they don't slip around. They can then be ready to use if you feel it's necessary. This is a great way for riders to start who are unsure about how their horse will respond in different situations, or to comply with rules that state a bit must be worn
As you can see in the photo, the bit is underneath the noseband ring, with the chinstrap behind (not through) the bit ring.
Some bit styles may not be suitable - the best are a French snaffle like the one shown, or a simple small ringed bit.
This allows you to have two sets of reins - perhaps with the bit reins tied to the saddle so they don't slip around. They can then be ready to use if you feel it's necessary. This is a great way for riders to start who are unsure about how their horse will respond in different situations, or to comply with rules that state a bit must be worn
Fitting the LightRider Bitless bridle
This video shows how to fit a LightRider English/Stockhorse/Western style bridle and the Bitless Noseband that has been put on a regular bridle.
Fitting the Rope LightRider Bridles
This video shows how to fit and adjust the LightRider Performer Rope bridle.
