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Dr. Cook Bitless Beta Headstall
Dr. Cook Bitless Beta Headstalls are made of a synthetic material that combines the strength of nylon with the easy care of vinyl. Beta is particularly popular with trail and endurance riders, since the material requires no maintenance and can be subjected to virtually any conditions without being affected. Beta is a leather-like synthetic composed of a nylon core with a vinyl coating. It is impervious to dirt and sweat, and will give you years of use with no maintenance required. The material stays supple in freezing weather and doesn't dry out or get brittle with age. Beta is durable and easy to clean - just dunk in a bucket of water, swish around and hang to dry. It has a slightly grainy surface and low-sheen surface, which gives it a leather-like appearance. Beta is a little heavier than nylon.<
- Kinder control (no metal in the mouth)
- Safety and security (better brakes, no grabbing the bit and running)
- Poll pressure, not poll flexion
- More oxygen and energy (clears the airway and prevents fighting the bit)
- Liberates the neck (no leaning on the bit)
- Increases concentration
- Improves balance
- No need for tongue ties
- Prevents headshaking (caused by neuralgia from a bit)
*Bridle only. Reins sold separately.
How To Measure
Noseband: Measure 1-1/2 ” to 2″ up from the corner of the horse’s mouth. From that point, measure the circumference of the horse’s nose.
Headstall: From the same point (1 1/2 ” – 2″ up from the corner of the horse’s mouth), run your tape measure to the very top of the poll (to the point right between the ears) and double that measurement number. This will determine the size headstall your horse needs.
Size | Headstall | Noseband |
Small | 29″-39″ (74 cm – 99 cm) |
18″-22″ (46 cm -56 cm) |
Medium | 35″-45″ (84 cm – 109 cm) |
19″-24″ (48 cm – 61 cm) |
Large | 38″-48″ (97 cm – 122 cm) |
22″-26″ 56 cm – 66 cm) |
Draft | 46″-57″ (117 cm – 145 cm) |
24″-28″ (61 cm – 71 cm) |
Mini Driving | 24″ – 31″ (70 cm – 78 cm) |
13″ – 16″ |
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Additional Shipping Charges
Some of our items are heavy or oversized and may require additional shipping charges.
Overweight Items
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Oversize Items
Additional shipping charges for oversize items are calculated on a per product basis based on the chart below. To determine which zone your address is in, please refer to our Shipping Page for full details.
Oversize Product Class |
Zone A |
Zone B |
Zone C |
Oversize Group 1 |
$4.50 |
$6.50 |
$9.00 |
Oversize Group 2 |
$9.00 |
$11.00 |
$13.00 |
Oversize Group 3 |
$11.00 |
$15.50 |
$18.00 |
Oversize Group 4 |
$15.50 |
$18.00 |
$20.00 |
Oversize Group 5 |
$22.00 |
$27.50 |
$33.00 |
Oversize Group 6 |
$33.00 |
$38.50 |
$44.00 |
Oversize Group 7 |
$44.00 |
$55.00 |
$66.00 |