Also use both. Just depends on how my horse and I feel that day. Made mine myself. If we are just out riding we go bitless. New stuff or hard work, bit. I like both.

Ride like there's no tomorrow, train like you have forever.

"True riding mastery can only be reached by the person who, for years and years, has kept his mind open to new ideas, and even he should always be prepared to admit that there is still much to be learned." -Wilhelm Museler

"Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes."
- Mahatma Gandhi

That Farmer's Daughter who runs 121 head goat dairy, plus a horse, 2 heifers and an assortment of pets.