Why the Bit is Bad - read here

EQUINE ANATOMY AND THE CROSSOVER BITLESS BRIDLE:
The 'why', 'what', and 'how' of correct fitting
W. Robert Cook FRCVS, PhD


BENEFITS of THE BITLESS BRIDLE
Robert Cook FRCVS, PhD  

The Bitless Bridle
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Use_for_Driving.doc


Tradpainbasedbitlessrev.doc


TRADITION_or_SCIENCE.doc


Preventing_crossover_st_EF8.doc


Poll_flexion.doc


ON_THE_BITand_the_FEI.doc


metalfreehorse10_1_05.doc


IS_THE_BIT_REALLY_SO_CRUEL.doc


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or_ne_130.doc


FORM___FUNCTION
_the_BB_TEXT.doc


EVENTING_EVIDENCE.rtf


Concern_regarding_insta_5B0.doc


Bitless5_1_05.doc


Bit_induced_pain_10_1_05.doc


Benefits_of_the_Bitless.doc


A_Bit_on_Bucking.doc


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Article_8.pdf


asphyxia.pdf


FOTB_I.pdf

ON 'MOUTH IRONS', 'HOOF CRAMPS',
AND THE DAWN OF THE METAL-FREE HORSE
Robert Cook, FRCVS, PhD


BENEFITS of THE BITLESS BRIDLE
Robert Cook FRCVS, PhD  

BIT-INDUCED PAIN:
A CAUSE OF FEAR, FLIGHT, FIGHT AND FACIAL NEURALGIA IN THE HORSE
Robert Cook FRCVS,PhD

TRADITIONAL (PAIN-BASED) BITLESS BRIDLES
Robert Cook FRCVS, PhD

IS THE BIT REALLY SO CRUEL?
An exchange of correspondence
Robert Cook FRCVS, PhD          

TRADITION & THE STATUS QUO
OR SCIENCE & ADVANCE?
Robert Cook FRCVS, PhD

EQUINE ANATOMY AND THE CROSSOVER BITLESS BRIDLE:
The 'why', 'what', and 'how' of correct fitting
W. Robert Cook FRCVS, PhD


Concern: The bridle does not appear to be providing instant release.
Going Bitless  Witless or Wise?
By Ruth Field
Copyright © 2004 Australian Equine Arts


ON THE BIT & THE F.E.I
Robert Cook FRCVS, PhD

Q. How does The Bitless Bridle work for neck reining?
Q:  Will the Bitless bridle enable me to achieve sufficient poll flexion?
FEEDBACK FROM RIDERS WHO HAVE USED THE BITLESS BRIDLE FOR  COMBINED TRAINING

INFORMATION PROVIDED BY Dr. ROBERT COOK IN JULY 2005
FOR THE VETERINARY COMMITTEE OF THE JOCKEY CLUB
Unsolicited users' comments over a four year period, 2000-2005


A BIT ON BUCKING
Robert Cook FRCVS, PhD

Q.Can the Bitless Bridle be used for Driving?

Short Answer: Yes.
Long answer: Yes, because

Q.  How do I stop the crossover straps on the Bitless Bridle from twisting?
FEAR OF THE BIT
Robert Cook FRCVS, PhD
On the Penalties of Bits and the Benefits of Bitlessness
Robert Cook FRCVS, PhD
Death in the Afternoon - Breakdowns, Bleeding and Bits
Robert Cook FRCVS, PhD
A Note on the Head Bob in the Galloping Horse at Liberty and the Harmful Affect of the Bit on the Head Bob
Robert Cook FRCVS, PhD
To The Editor - Thoroughbred Times
Robert Cook FRCVS, PhD
What is this new Bitless Bridle ?
by Jessica Jahiel, PhD
Bit-Induced Asphyxia in the Horse
(Elevation and Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate at Exercise
Robert Cook FRCVS, PhD
Asphyxia as the Cause of Bleeding and the Bit as the Cause of Soft Palate Displacement
Robert Cook FRCVS, PhD
The Effect of the Bit on the Behaviour of the Horse
Robert Cook FRCVS, PhD

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