Waldhausen bitless bridles

Waldhausen bitless bridles: several systems for riding and training without a bit

Waldhausen bitless bridles include a range of bitless designs that allow horses to be ridden or trained without a bit. The collection features classic bitless bridles, cross-under bridles and cavessons, each based on its own specific mechanical action.

Although they all eliminate pressure inside the horse's mouth, they do not act on the same areas of the head. Depending on their design, pressure may be applied primarily to the nasal bone or distributed between the nose, the poll and the lower jaw. Choosing a bitless bridle is therefore about much more than simply riding "without a bit"—it requires understanding how each system transmits the rider's aids.

Bitless bridle or cavesson: different purposes

The Waldhausen bitless range includes several families of nosebands, each offering a distinct mode of action. Bitless bridles distribute rein pressure across different areas of the horse's head depending on their design. Cavessons, on the other hand, are primarily used for groundwork, lunging and certain dressage exercises. Each system has its own mechanical characteristics and way of transmitting the aids.

Explore the different types of bitless bridles

Waldhausen bitless bridles place great emphasis on ergonomics. Most models feature wide, padded nosebands, anatomically shaped headpieces and soft leather to improve comfort and ensure greater stability on the horse's head.

This category exclusively features Waldhausen bitless bridles. If you would like to compare other brands or explore different bitless systems such as bitless bridles, side-pulls, hackamores or bosals, browse our dedicated bitless bridles category.