I bought Nela at the beginning of the summer, and am having a WONDERFUL time with her! She is such a good teacher, and a reliable mount on the trail. She is a Belgian/Percheron draft cross.
Notice our Bitless Bridle. She does very well without a bit. Probably she is more responsive to my cues without any intimation or pain from metal bouncing in her mouth. My hands aren't really soft yet, so this is the perfect learning tool for both of us.
Enjoy!
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