Anyone used the PonyBoy Bitless Bridle/Halter?

[Shannon_Clover]

What do you think of it.
www.ponyboy.com
Is there a cheaper version of Dr. Cook bridle or what about the side-pull bridle?
Can you train a horse to become used to a bitless bridle or headcollar with ropes tied to it from the ground safety?
Any tips welcome.

[No_Angel]

There are cheaper versions of the Dr Cook, they come up on ebay sometimes, and you can get rope crosspulls aswell.
Look Here http://www.freewebs.com/alternativehorse/ for all the options

[Yann]

It looks like a rope Dr Cook? There is a cheaper webbing version of the Dr Cook, though they aren't made any more, I have one and have to say it isn't as good as the real thing for control or release.

If a horse responds well to a halter or headcollar on the ground there's probably no need to do any special training to ride without a bit, though it's always a good idea to try it out first in a safe enclosed area. My horse 'got' being bitless in a headcollar straight away without any special preparation, and most will. With a hotter or stronger horse you might want to teach the one rein yield from the ground and then transfer it to use under saddle though.