Horse's Thermoregulatory System

Here is a very interesting article about how horses' systems regulate their temperatures to be able to live outside all year round:

Horse's Thermoregulatory System

Why Bitless?

What's the big deal about riding bitless? Why should we ride bitless?

Riding bitless, especially starting horses bitless, helps you to improve subtle communication with the horse, and to not rely on the bit for "control".

The horse's mouth is very sensitive. If we can improve communication with the horse in ways other than through metal in his mouth, the communication and the relationship will be better. It makes us better horsemen.

Bridleless Horse Riding

Wonderful bridleless natural horse riding.

Icelandic Horse Training to Bow

Getting On A Horse

Here are a few ways to get on a horse: