Bitless Riding & Connection at Starr Horse Retreats

Tuesday of Week 3 in the Beyond the Saddle Holistic Clicker Training Program opened with morning yoga and a free-liberty meditation among the herd, setting the tone for presence and flow.

Later, students learned how to tie a simple knot on a basic halter and were introduced to bitless riding, blending the use of reins with the target to begin mounted work in harmony and trust.

At Starr Horse Retreats, every exercise deepens the language of connection between horse and human. By merging physical balance, spiritual awareness, and positive-reinforcement techniques, riders discover how to guide through intention rather than control, entering a new paradigm of partnership.