Pros and cons of a bitless bridle?

I think it'd be alright if when you do use a bit it's a mild one. I have a horse that I couldn't use anything but a bitless bridle on. (she was abused and couldn't handle having a bit in her mouth because a really strong was was used improperly and it was unnecessary.) I know many horses that respond better to the bitless bridles, but it mainly has to do with preference. If you don't feel safe with your horse without a bridle I wouldn't reccomend it because it can be harder for them to get retrained if they take advantage of you.If you wanted to keep a bit but help with the chewing you could get a figure 8 nose band but I think you could try the bitless and see what you think :). I prefer it because it makes it really hard to get in the horses mouth and it teaches you how to rely more on your legs and weight shifting which has a better effect on them anyways. When I used to show my horse bit less (it was just rodeos) it didn't matter if you had a bit, however I think that english has different rules for what you can and cannot have. Try it you'll like it :)