No, but regular rinsing is advised.
A hack, a bridle with no bit
Yes.
yes
You can, but it will take a lot of retraining for the horse to learn the pressure cues given by the bitless bridle and many horses have trouble collecting and extending without the aid of a bit.
With a figure 8 bridle you can use mostly any kind of english riding bit. I like to use full cheek snaffles , or dee-ring bits. Or just plain snaffles in general.
Well, bridles are used for when you are riding. Most have bits, although there is one type called a bosal that uses no bit. Bridles also have reins to hold while riding. You can use a halter like a bridle on a horse, just using the halter and a lead rope, but you cannot attach a bit so it can be very UNSAFE. When riding, you should always use a bridle. Halters are made to lead horses from place to place.
A bit is the part of the bridle that gets put in the horse's mouth. It is usually metal. It's used for control. The reigns are connected to it. A bridle without a bit is built differently to put pressure on different pars of the horse's head to give the rider control with the reigns. Though many riders use bitless bridles for many many reasons, I like them because when my horse and I go on trail rides, we can stop and take a break and I can let my horse eat grass without the hassle of changing from bridle to halter.
You should stand on the horses near side (Left side). Holding the bridle by the Crown piece,lift it over the horses head. Use your fingers to press on the horses bars and get him to open his mouth to allow you to gently slip the bit inside. Once the bit is in, fit the bridle to the rest of the head by pulling (gently) the bridle over the ears and making sure the straps are buckled appropriately.
The right answer is no .
To put a bridle on Toothless, start by gently approaching him to ensure he is calm. Hold the bridle with one hand, positioning the crown piece above his ears while you use your other hand to guide the bit toward his mouth. Once the bit is in, pull the bridle over his ears and adjust the straps for a snug fit, ensuring it's comfortable and secure. Always reward him with a treat or praise to make the process positive.
For horses who have been ridden in a bit less bridle for many years, the best action is to use a gentle, one piece or two piece snaffle bridle. (Do Not use a flash, grackle, or martingale on horses who have not experienced bits before.) Make sure the horse gets used to it before you get on (usually about one week). Make sure your horse can open and close it's mouth, and play with the bit. A good idea is to have "keys" attached to the bit, which encourages the horse to salivate and play with the bit.
1. Can you hand me the bridle? 2. What kind of bridle is this? 3. This is a western bridle. 4. I will hand you my bridle asap. 5. Can you fix a bridle? 6. Well certainly i can! 7. We have a pink bridle here, with different colors too