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Should bitless bridles be legalised in dressage events and to what extent are they a better option than traditional bridles
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1.
What country are you from?
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2.
What discipline do you ride?
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Dressage
Showjumping
Eventing
Showing/Hunters
Western
Other (please specify)
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3.
Do you currently use a bitless bridle? If so, what type?
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Hackamore
Side Pull
Scrawbrig
Cross Under
Bosal
Convertible/Multibridle (such as a Micklem, etc)
I do not use a bitless bridle
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4.
What current rules are in place in your country regarding the use of bitless bridles at competitions?
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5.
Do you believe bitless bridles have benefits for the rider that traditional bitted bridles may not have?
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Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
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6.
To what extent do you believe that using a bitless bridle is better for the horse?
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Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
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7.
Do you believe that bitless bridles should be allowed in dressage? Why or why not?
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8.
Have you noticed any changes (positive or negative) after using a bitless bridle on your horse, as opposed to a traditional bridle?
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9.
Why do you believe most countries prohibit bitless bridles in dressage?
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10.
Following from Q9, Why do you believe this?