I know nothing about riding, or even caring for horses, but your videos make it feel like such a welcoming world. :-)

Uniek is so very special! She is always so patient--no matter what your doing with her!

Beautiful! Horse and rider so attuned to each other, no bit is needed. 👑 Uniek and Yvonne are such a special team.❤

Uniek lives up to her name. Very unique, gentle horse.

I truly believe part of my healing from cancer has been the pure joy I experience watching Uniek and Yvonne and the whole stable. I imagine the wonderful scent of horses, the sounds are delightful, the scenery beautiful, the Dutch language so friendly! Mahalo nui loa - THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS!!!

Love seeing Uniek and Yvonne together 💙🌸

Missing your gentle spirit, Yvonne. I sincerely hope your recovery is going well.💕

We love you, Yvonne and Uniek. Praying for your full recovery!

Uniek's expression when you are making the final check on the bridle is priceless 💕 Awesome teamwork 💥 🇺🇸

Uniek is heaven sent.The finest Friesian mare.Both in conformation and temperament .That I've ever had the pleasure of viewing.

Uniek is such a special horse, even for a friesian! And an interesting historical insight: Knights in the middle ages had specially trained warhorses, normally the "Destrier"(spelling?) type, that were trained specifically to be ridden in battle without bits AND bridles; responding chiefly to the riders' leg and voice prompts! This was so the mounted warriors could have both hand free for their weapons and shields.

I love seeing a horse being ridden without a bit. Much more pleasant for the horse, I’m sure and shows superb trust and communication between horse and rider. You two are a joy to watch. 😊

She is such a good Calm horse.

Wow, I admire Yvonne for mounting from the ground! My leg doesn’t go that high anymore. Uniek is So beautiful and gentle!

I hate the bit with a passion! 😤 Thank you so much for doing that for Uniek and sharing it with us! It is heartbreaking for me to watch a horse being ridden with the bit, and frothing at the mouth, then not even offered water or anything to allow some comfort afterwards. In my opinion it's heartless. I realize that training in the beginning may be easier with one, but once you have gained the horses trust and love and they are aware of the routine. I just don't feel that the bit is necessary. That looked like it went very well to me, and I think you're right, it's just a matter of practice. You won't know unless you try, and be consistent.

Uniek does so well bitless! She is not just beautiful, she is very clever as well!

I do so love seeing you, Yvonne, and Queen Uniek together. What tremendous trust and love flows between you two. Thank you for sharing with us. 💕💕

You two know each other so well it's as if you are one when riding!!! BLESSINGS

Uniek is so calm and gentle nothing bothers her. And it's wonderful to see how much she trusts her humans.

Bitless riding is much gentler for the horse - with training and trust, no bit is needed. Thank you for the video. Hello from Boston, Massachusetts USA!

Aaahhh, just what I needed-a human being kind to her horse--thank you

I’m struck by how much I wish I could have ridden bit less. Seems so much more humane instead of putting a steel bar in their mouths. Midway she seems more relaxed, neck lower, stretch good. Good work both of you.

Uniek is such a good horse. You can see her concentrating and doing her best. She tracks up so well, especially at the trot. And she keeps looking for contact with the bit, trying to communicate with her rider. It's so sweet the way she follows you, Yvonne.

You can tell Uniek is a leader. She looks so solid, calm and intelligent. She is truly a treasure.

I love bit less, I think it gives the horse the opportunity to please and pay attention more to what you're asking it to do. It builds your relationship. You become one.

Bless her she is such a BEAUTIFUL horse Yvonne 😊 you are truly blessed 🙏🙏

It becomes less about control and more about cooperation, using feet and knees, even the sound of the voice rather than bite. It's more subtle and takes some time to get used to for both you and the horse but look at you: fantastic! you make a great team.

I wish that all horses could be ridden this way. That is true horsemanship and a testament to both the rider and the training of the horse. LOVE it I do understand the value of the bit, especially in asking the horse to bring their heads down. Sadly, so many poor horses are tortured by harsh hands, and badly fitting bits.

She is beautiful and gentle,and so is the rider

I still to this day never use a bit, unless absolutely necessary. I herd cattle with just bridle and reins. And most of the time when I trail ride its with nothing, just hold his mane and use a bit of pressure from my knees and heels for direction. No saddle, nothing. As long as you are completely bonded with your horse and there is that trust between the two of you, it's amazing what you can accomplish with so little ❤ I will add I'm from Oklahoma in the United states. I'm in the heart of indian territory and we still follow the same practices and techniques as they did many many years ago. 😊

I used to ride my horse "bitless" all the time. It is called a hackamore bridle. Basically, it puts more direct pressure on the horse's face (nose, side of the face, or chin) and creates a direct response. For example, if you pull back on the reins, the nose piece tightens on the horse's nose, making them want to stop. A hackamore saves from damage from a bit to the mouth by a person who is "hamfisted" or too rough. A hackamore can damage the nose with a person like that as well, even moreso than with a bit - those pressure points hurt like hell when the rider is too heavy-handed. Most of the time, with my horse, I rode him with a hackamore and a bareback saddle. He was also a very well-trained horse, and I trusted him like you do with Uniek, 100%. He "listened" to my body and my voice, even more than with a bit or hackamore.

Loved this video. My sister and I frequently rode our quarter horses with bit less halters. Our mares were so sweet and well trained, like Uniek. I love how she holds her head and neck in position. She is an absolute love💜

You and Uniek communicate so well, I think you both will enjoy riding bitless. ❤

Everything about Uniek is stellar, love her so much!

I never miss a 1st-time bitless ride video, the expressions on the horse's faces are priceless, however, Uniek doesn't seem surprised at all which is equally as interesting.

Greetings from the United States, where I happen to support the use of bitless bridles, and I actually prefer one designed by Jesse Drent and Eva Roemaat in the Netherlands. I would not use a bitless bridle in all cases, but would definitely prefer bitless on a well trained horse I know and trust. It does take a period of acclimation, especially for someone who has been riding in accord with FEI guidelines. But once both the horse and rider are used to it, the bitless bridle is so much kinder to the horse.

wish there was a love button. i plan to ride 100% bitless when i have a horse again. i love that you did that & i hope you consider doing more of it.

Very good! It looks like 2 successful rides without any problems. 🤩 Native Americans rode - extremely well! - without bits or spurs up to modern days. Though not dressage riders, they are still recognized as some of the best working riders when it comes to direction and control, without inflicting such things on their 4-legged companions. I am happy to be among those who have been educated that such implements are not needed to successfully, and comfortably, ride most horses [those who were trained, but not already abused and damaged, by humans].

Congratulations. BIT-LESS is getting more widely known. I know your horses will love it. Brow band lookin good! 👍👍👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

I like that horses can be ridden without bits. Good horse husbandry ❤️ Congratulations

I used to ride my horse often without a bridle when I was younger. We used to go out outrides with a group just for fun. This was 35 years ago. So quite a long time ago. It just felt more natural and was fun. Bareback with no bridle.

Uniek is beautiful and has a sweet personality 💕

Love the brow band. The Queen should wear diamonds.

Its looks so classy on him! And I grew up calling a bridle without a bit a hackamore. I loved watching the two of you working together. Very nice

Your very accomplished. Praying for your complete recovery. We miss you

During my natural horsemanship training, there were some ladies who usually rode with bitless bridles. In NH riding, the rope halter can become the only bridle the horse wears or it can be a transition to another type of bridle. Some people like to use the bitless bridle so we all had a lesson with them. The one I chose was much like the style in this video but I note there are so many styles. However, there seem to be some differences even with ones that appear the same. The one I used had its noseband sitting further down the horse's nose below the swell. The reins crossed below the teeth rather than below the cheek muscles. I only understand a little about the design and due to there being many designs, they are all different in the way they apply pressure and to which parts of the head. I hope you go on to have good success with this bridle. Learning liberty riding is a heady awesome experience and really brings the rider back to earth and forces them to let go of any ego they carry. Because as they say "once you remove the tack all you have left is the truth". And that would be on both the horse and rider. That is honesty and trust in its simplest form.

Always nice to see a horse ridden without a bit...bitless.

Such beautiful memories with Uniek.

I just love Uniek

Here for Yvonne. 💙💙💙🤗💙💙💙

Uniek is truly majestic!!

🌿 ❤️🏇 Love seeing how attentive Uniek is with her surroundings while at the same time staying relaxed with the riders. When in the arena, you can tell that Uniek wants to do her best with no matter who is with or rides her. What a great follower that Uniek is with everybody. Always enjoy watching Uniek with how she makes her trot and canter look so graceful & easy.🏇 For the first time, I believe both Yvonne, the other rider & Uniek did a great job with the bitless bridle. I can just imagine what it must be like to be around or ride a horse as beautiful as Uniek is in all that she does. Awesome teacher for the riders & the younger horses. This video is worth watching again & again. Thanks Yvonne for sharing. 🌿🌈🤗💜 Lynn 🇺🇸 ❤️💚❤️🐎🌿🦋

I love the look and idea of bitless bridles. Unique is very well trained but also very strong. For an experienced rider such as yourself this should not be a problem as she trusts you very much. For an inexperienced rider it could go bad.

I loved watching you guys ride bitless! Equestrians are now quite concerned with the "bit" and are trying out (as you) what they and the horse feel without one. It certainly does seem a more natural way to ride, but what to do with a more untrained headstrong horse... I think it's a good thing. Like when people thought children needed to be beat to behave, which is a bad idea. Perhaps horses don't "need" bits to behave and have the motivation to do well? I will watch for progress on this with horses and riders... :) Thanks for another good video!

Oh how I love the way Uniek holds her ears back and turns her head to the other side for you, to put on her new Bitless reins, and the she stays when you tell her too, just like Bauke teaching Dieuwke . ❤

what a beautiful horse really!! the way it Gallup's is grace!! 13 years old. she lives the good life

Bravo! Uniek has such a special bond with Yvonne, it's as it they are one together, she is so patient, i love the look on her face loll

“She really is the best horse in the stable”. Don’t let the other horses hear that.

I really like “bitless”. She is a gorgeous girl and you are an awesome rider! Thanks so much for these videos!👍🏻🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

Such a gentle patient sweetheart. Uniek is a kind-hearted beauty. Love this video. Riding bitless is so kind and a gift to the horses. I hope you keep doing it. Thanks for sharing.

We had a horse from a previous owner who was unpredictable for them. In fact they named her “Caution”! We changed her to a bit less and she was a love-no problem-very gentle and sweet. Best horse I ever had.

2:06 I love the browband! I love the way you treat your horses; always so kind and gentle. Petting them is so sweet! LOL @ 3:54 Thumbs up! Beth

Thank you so much; I don’t know anything about any horses but I’m learning so much from these videos and the comments and replies. I came across the channel by chance and was captivated by the beauty of these magnificent creatures 😍

Uniek looks so calm. Like she’s saying whatever. I can’t get over how she let you put the different bridle no. My horse is melodramatic and snots and blows trying to put his head so high I can’t reach. He is a drama queen!

Pleasure to watch as usual, Yvonne, with great explanation too. I am in awe of you mounting Uniek from the ground!

Beautiful inside and out ❤💕

Uniek: Huh, guess I don't need my braces anymore.

A well trained horse will do fine in one, and welcome the relief to their mouth not being banged by a bit. And yes, there is getting 'used to all things' with horses, why the safest practices is - on the ground first, in the saddle second!' Next on the list...going barefoot! My guy has been barefoot for 13 years. It's all doable, and needs education, and supportive work! Glad you are all experimenting with bitlessness now. Keep going, but start on the ground with less fully cooperative, or trained ones! Once they get how the cues are from the headstall vs their mouth, they will give to you with such appreciation !

Watching her movements is a joy. Everything is so beautifully done. I’ll never be able to ride one of these glorious horses, but seeing them ridden with you is just as good. Thank you.

Yvonne,you and Uniek are doing really well riding in the indoor arena,good job riding uniek

I have wished for a long time that all riding was bitless!! So happy to see this!

Unique is so elegant and beautiful

Wat fijn is dat voor Unique lekker bitloos rijden, Yvonne doet het prachtig.

Such. Big Love between the two of you!!!!!!!I Love that you are riding Uniek bit less!!!!!! Such a Beautiful Video to watch!!!!! Thank You!!!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🦋💖🦋🦋💖💖

I really love that! I’ve not seen a bit less bridle before. When I was younger we used to ride with halters. I think the horse must enjoy this more too💕

I love seeing you try bitless. A nearby police department [Houston] rides all of their horses bitless and barefoot.

Uniek is just gorgeous.

From the background thumping it sounded like some of the horses were dancing the two step 😄 (or four, in their case)

👍🥰❤ beautiful horse! Here for Yvonne 🙏

So happy to see you trying bitless, your horse's mouth will be so nice for them with no pain 🌺

Uniek is beautiful! I love her personality 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🐎🐎🐎🐎

Oh, how wonderful to see that you too are going bit less. I bought a bit less bridle from Jesse Drent and both my ster Friesian and the Friesian Percheron I lease can use the same bridle because it is so adjustable. Both of my horses seem to like the bit less better than the bit bridle.

I know NOTHING about horses except for watching breeds I love & Friesians are my favorite & this one is clearly a lover. I've always wondered about controlling a horse via a piece of metal in their mouth!

She seems confused but happy. Well done on trying bitless!

I think riding bit less is something every rider should try at least once

Dear Yvonne 💐, Get well soon 🌈 !We miss you ！💝God bless you and💫 your family ！💕yours fans@HongKong 💌⚘️

Amazing how willing Uniek is! 😊

such a beautiful horse

Uniek is just going along. I seriously doubt she would run away from Yvonne, but something could startle her and it happens. I love how meticulous Yvonne is in preparing a horse for a ride. Then comfort of the horse and safety of the rider is essential. Uniek looks like something is missing here. Even without the bit she struts her true Star Mare form. When Yvonne and Rinske switch riding and Yvonne tells Uniek to stay, Uniek is like I am not a dog.

I’ve never seen a horse obey a “stay” command before - amazing!

Uniek is a classy lady! Dignified and proud…

Beautiful, lovely Uniek❤

💝💕💞💖love to all the herd family !!

My ex barrel horse I could ride with nothing but halter and no bit. He was ex barrel horse from Calgary, AB Canada stampede, Quarter horse with maybe some mustang blood lines. Miss him. He died while back 2012-13. Billy was over 35+ yrs old before he died. But beautiful horse you have there. She beautiful. Nice black coat. Almost black as Morgan Legend I also has for bit before he died too :(

Uniek is a beautiful horse what a bond you have with her….

Look at that head without a bid! Beautiful!

Both you and Unike did well without the bit, I don't like bits either. The headband looks good I her. I also love hearing you talk, of course with subtitles in English. Good video, thank.😍❤️

Goed-zo! Braaf! I have learned that word of praise for you and Uniek. Thank You, Good show,! such skill,beautiful from 🇺🇸😎,

Very nice brow band. You love your horse so much and she loves you!

Yvonne,I love the bitless bridle with the browband,looks really nice on uniek,she is really beautiful,she has beautiful natural gaits,so smooth etc