But then I saw this article, and more to the point, the picture that goes with it. (See Fig 3 – laceration of the tongue)

http://cdn.bitlessbridle.com/HorseRiderInteraction.pdf

Could those terrible lacerations be a result of the bit? I don’t judge anyone using the jointed snaffle. But if your horse sustains this much damage, surely it’s time to consider a new method of control?

If you read Dr. Cook’s website in full, you’ll notice he’s in a battle to bring the crossunder bitless bridle into dressage and racing.

I strongly believe it will be universally allowed before long.

Wishing him the very best of luck.

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