Bit tips - try bitless or a different bit?

Hello! Lovely that you have started riding more bitless! A sidepull is absolutely a great option for bitless riding. In its action a sidepull works rather like a headcollar, but it is made to be ridden in and so gives more stability. Horses tend to find it easy to understand, easy to appreciate, and used correctly it is also very mild. So it is definitely worth a try.

Another option to try is a wheel hackamore. A wheel hackamore offers more variation than a sidepull, because you can adjust the strength of the action more. The noseband and the reins can be set up in different ways to suit the bridle and the action to the individual horse. There are usually two holes to attach the reins to, between the front of the noseband and the back, which runs under the chin. Attach the reins to the rear hole and the effect is mild, like a sidepull. Attach them to the front option and you get a little leverage, which also puts some pressure under the horse's chin. It is still a pleasant option though, and fairly mild compared with an ordinary hackamore.

Good luck, and I hope this was helpful! ☺️