What does over 30 years of horse experience give you? Ways to not ride! Perhaps, like me you've noticed the onset of new ways to train, gentling instead of breaking. Why not be your horse's best friend rather than it's bully? I don't think you require reasons. You know it's wrong and that's why we don't allow our children to be bullied by teachers anymore. I am talking empowerment for you and your horse. Why I use sidepulls and bitless bridles Riding in a sidepull or bitless