The Double Bridle British Dressage Winter Regional Championships — Insights from a Bit Fitter This week I had the pleasure of attending the British Dressage Regional Championships with Craig Messenger from Aster Horses on his 7 YO Aster Niko who won the Elementary class…in a SNAFFLE! Dressage Levels As all dressage riders know, when you […]
Don’t forget to book your follow up bitting appointment. Follow Up Visit Our follow up visits are to make sure you are making progress and your horse is happy after your initial bit fitting. We give you ongoing help, tips and training to help you and your horse to develop further. These sessions work really
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A poorly fitted bridle can absolutely affect your horse’s way of going, and in ways that are easy to mistake for a bitting problem or a training issue. Pressure from a tight browband, a badly positioned headpiece or a bridle that pinches around the poll can cause tension in the jaw, stiffness through the neck,
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Signs Your Horse Is Happy With Their Bit Knowing the signs your horse is happy with their bit plays a huge role in effective riding and communication. A comfortable, confident horse will show fluid, relaxed contact and responsiveness — not tension, resistance, or confusion. In this guide, we explain what comfort really looks like, how
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Bit evasions are behaviours a horse shows when it is uncomfortable or confused by the bit, and they are one of the most common reasons riders seek a professional bit fitting assessment. They include things like an open mouth, leaning, tongue over the bit, head tilting, going behind the vertical and general resistance to the
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Bit Fitting Specialist If you are experiencing bitting issues, don’t struggle on, we are here to help. We offer different bit fitting services to suit everyone, from first time owners to advanced riders. About Us Angela has 35 years experience in equestrian industry, is an advanced rider, British Dressage Safeguarding trained and also a certified
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How are we different from other Bit Fitters? Above all, we are a totally independent bit fitter, we are not associated with, nor work for/in conjunction with any particular brands. Angela has extensive experience and knowledge in training horses and coaching riders, from complete beginners, to accomplished riders. She has had her own horses for
Why Do Horses Get Their Tongue Over the Bit? Tongue over the bit is one of the most common issues I see as an independent bit fitter, and it is also one of the most misunderstood. Riders often reach for a tighter noseband or a different bit when they first notice it, but in my
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Bit Fitting Across the South East The first week of June has been a glorious one! The sun continued to grace us with its presence, and after the hottest May on record and we continued to enjoy the warmer temperatures. Good for my tan, although not so good for horses or grazing fields. Despite the
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Covid Times 2020 started off so well for many, but soon changed into a situation we have never experienced before. With lockdown in place and rendering me unable to attend any consultations, I have made use of my time to update stock, do some more research, and finally get the website up and running. Although
