Bitless Bridle for Draft Horses. Does anyone use this and has it worked? It seems good, but I've never used.
I am looking to purchase a few draft horses. I want to know if anyone has used bitless bridles with draft horses for riding. Do you like it? I want to use it because it is supposed to be easier on the horse and not give so many problems for them. Also if anyone has any tips or information for me as far as caring for a draft horse. And if any are for sale or any rescues that have some for adoption. I am in South Jersey and there are not many draft horses around here. Thanks!
I actually have a large clydesdale named Houdini that we use in a bit less bridal for vaulting at my ranch. It all depends on the horse whether or not you are able to use certain tack or equipment. Some horses don't take well if they were trained differently and some take to it just fine.
A great place for you to start your search for finding yourself a perfect draft is equine rescues. Many people make the mistake thinking they can care for such a large equine that they end up making the purchase before researching how much extra care a draft takes. Drafts are a larger build and require much more maintenance and feed and hay. That price adds up not to mention the farrier bill. Most farriers charge quite a bit more when a draft horse gets shod. Then you have to add on all the extra tack you'll have to purchase. Most quality bridals are pretty pricey for a draft. I would also make sure you have a lose slant trailer where you can remove a swinging door to make a bigger space in your trailer for a draft.
My advice is do a lot of research before you make a purchase. Find a sound healthy draft if you are going to buy one this way it will cut the costs in the veterinarian area. Take some lessons in your area. Most barns have a draft of some sort. My ranch has Friesians, clydesdales, welch, and Belgians. Most are used for free style vaulting, dressage, and some even go to rodeos and equine events with the cowgirl chicks. Take lessons to prepare yourself for such a gentle giant.
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