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LightRider Bitless Bridles

Do you want clear direct communication, a more reliable stop, instant release for training and a happy horse free from bit pain?

The LightRider Bitless Bridle is the answer, and available in five styles to suit your purpose and taste:

In elegant, leather look biothane - comes in English, Stockhorse (on sale) and Western.
NEW - LightRider Bitless Noseband
And in rope - the Natural and the Performer with extra padded noseband.

The 3 biothane styles all have the following great features:

The best looking bitless bridle - looks like a classy traditional bridle.
Made from synthetic leather-look 'Beta Biothane' (Deluxe model) or Regular Biothane (Standard model). More info on the difference between Deluxe and Standard biothane here.
Solid stainless steel or brass fittings.
Easy to care for - simply sponge or wipe clean with water.
Available with or without reins.

Unique Chinstrap: The purpose of the soft webbing chin strap is to help the noseband stay in place when pressure is applied to the reins - this stops the noseband twisting around.

The chinstrap becomes snug and does not over-tighten so this bridle is usually well accepted by sensitive horses.
The swivel snaps on the reins enable you to quickly unclip them to make a lead rope.

"I am very, very happy with my new Light Rider bridle. I have tried a few different types of bitless bridles and this is by far the best I have come across" Siobhan, W.A

$49 - $185

Padded noseband and brow band offers more comfort for your horse
Soft webbing adjustable chinstrap that releases for comfort and reward.
The noseband sits higher than most bitless bridles and does not need to be tight, allowing the horses to eat and drink.
Designed for leading your horse too, or the lead ring and strap can be removed for ridden show classes. Also great for showing in led classes without a bit.

Biothane bridle Sizes:
Cob (fits 13hh-14.3hh/132cm to 152cm).
Full (fits 15hh-16.2hh/152cm to 173cm).
Warmblood/draught (fits solid 16.3hh-18hh/164cm to 183cm).

These sizes are a general guide only
It's best to measure your horse and Check the size chart here

Frequently Asked Questions

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LightRider English Bitless

Ideal for shows, pony club, jumping, dressage, hunters and adult riding clubs.

Comes in black, violet or chestnut brown in Deluxe Biothane with stainless steel fittings, or black only in Standard Biothane with brass fittings.

Sizes: Cob, Full & Warmblood/Draught

Check your measurements here

"In your bridle he was incredibly soft.
So, very impressed. Love the way it looks too, totally traditional!” Sarah W. Vic.

NEW RELEASE COMING SOON!

The LightRider Bridles will be available in leather by mid 2010.
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$89 -$165 + $10 postage
*brass fittings only available in full size.
*Cob size in Standard Biothane out of stock - available again at the end of June.

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If you are not buying reins, I reccommend you use rein clips like these for easy change-over to the lead ring that enables groundwork/leading/lungeing.

LightRider Stockhorse Bitless

Ideal for endurance, working, camp-drafting, sporting, starting young horses and trail riding.

Comes in black or chestnut brown in the Deluxe Biothane or black in the Standard Biothane.

Sizes: Cob, Full & Warmblood/Draught

Check your measurements here

"Just to let you know that I have fitted the Stockhorse Bitless Bridle and it looks great!!! It looks and even smells like leather!" Kath. Vic.

FAQ: What is the difference between the Stockhorse and English styles?

Special $79 -165 + $10 postage

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If you are not buying reins, I reccommend you use rein clips for easy change-over to the lead ring (shown above) that enables groundwork/leading/lungeing.

LightRider Western Bitless

Ideal for trail, shows, pleasure, reining, cutting and western breeds.

Comes in black, violet or chestnut brown in the Deluxe Biothane with silver conchos and plaited horsehair browband.

Sizes: Cob, Full & Warmblood/Draught

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If you are not buying reins, I reccommend you use rein swivel clips like these for easy change-over to the lead ring for groundwork/leading/lungeing.

$185 + $10 postage

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"I am extremely impressed with the quality of this bridle!
Very well made. Substantial and it is very attractive. I got the western style. We dearly love this bridle. Thanks again for creating this wonderful bridle for all of us." Sue M. in FL, USA.
(Photo left is Sue's horse, Feather)

LightRider Natural
Rope Bitless

Ride or lead with ease and comfort.
Your horse will love the releasing chinstrap and lightness of communication.
Made of premium quality yacht braid rope with solid brass fittings. It is easily washed/dried.

Ideal for training, trail riding, endurance, horsemanship, ponies and pleasure.

Comes with black rope reins, browband, noseband and chinstrap.
Available in all sizes from mini to warmblood/draught, and in coloured headstalls: Black, Purple or Blue with covered noseband.

Read more about this bridle here

"These bridles are fabulous. Started all three of mine recently and never been happier with a product." Jo in NSW

Check the size chart here to ensure the right size for your horse.

$95 + $10 postage

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LightRider Performer
Rope Bitless

This top quality rope bridle has stainless steel fittings and noseband padding (antigall material) to offer extra comfort and no rubbing.
This bitless bridle is suited for performance where the horse wears the bridle for longer periods, as in endurance riding, or when rein contact is maintained in dressage, eventing or jumping.

Comes with black rope reins, browband, noseband and chinstrap.
Available in sizes from pony to warmblood/draught, and coloured headstalls: Black, Purple or Blue with padded noseband.

Read more about this bridle here

She has stopped throwing her head and pulling down on me.
It's fantastic. What a great product! Even though I have only used it a few times, she is so much better and I feel a lot safer knowing that I have her full concentration. Krystleee T., NSW.

Check the size chart here

$125 + $10 postage

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NEW - LightRider Bitless Noseband

For those that would love to use their own bridle, the Light Rider Bitless Noseband allows you to go bitless in your favourite bridle.

Make use of those bridles you have at home by converting them to bitless gving you options for more horses and ponies, and equestrian pursuits like driving.

Available in black and new dark brown Deluxe Beta Biothane with stainless steel fittings, the Bitless Noseband consists of the LightRider noseband with cheek piece attachment points, webbing chinstrap and connector strap with leading ring.

Simply attach it to the cheek pieces (fits most standard 5/8" to 1/2" cheek straps) instead of a bit, and you have a LightRider Bitless bridle at a more affordable price.

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LightRider Bitless Noseband in action.

$49 - $65 + $8 postage

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The LightRider Bitless Noseband is now available in quality padded leather with stainless steel fittings.

LightRider Rope Reins

These 10mm marine rope reins are light to allow good release of the Light Rider bridle chinstrap.

They come with solid brass or stainless steel scissor clips to match the bridle hardware, and are one piece of rope for leading in the bridle (not suited for tying solid). The loop ends make it easy to replace a clip too.

Available in 4 sizes and 2 colours to match the bridles.

$30-45 + $5 postage

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Rein Clips

Are available in both solid brass and stainless steel.
I recommend you use these trigger clips to attach your own reins to the bridle so they can easily be swapped to the lead ring/loop for leading, groundwork etc.

Replacement Clips: If your horse has stepped on a rein and broken the clip, it’s easily replaced.

$6-$16 + $2 postage

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Delivery is by Express Post to addresses outside of Tasmania (1-3 days), and by Registered International Post to addresses outside of Australia (10-14 days).