You too can ride bridleless, expert explains, and improve your competition prospects as well as the relationship with your horse

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Anyone can ride bridleless, is the promise of a rider and trainer who has competed in dressage without a bridle – and aims to train and compete at grand prix level in the same manner.

Mia Rodley, of The Heart of Horsemanship, gave a presentation at the London International Horse Show on bridleless riding and how to get started. Her dream, she said, is to “see the equestrian world become more and more horse-centred”, and she stressed that this is something everyone can do...