Soft, Round and Bitless: How to Train or Transition Your Horse for Competition or Pleasure

In her beautifully illustrated new book, horsewoman Ali Kermeen, author of The Working Equitation Training Manual, shows how it is possible to develop a horse that is soft, round, and responsive without using a bit, side reins, or longeing equipment.

For many riders, going bitless can feel like a leap of faith because of a perceived loss of control. Kermeen argues that true control has far more to do with training, clarity, and partnership than with equipment. A thousand pounds of muscle and...