When Should You See a Professional Bit Fitter? You should see a professional bit fitter when your horse is showing signs of discomfort, evasion or resistance that you cannot resolve by yourself, when you have already tried several bits without success, or when you are starting a young horse and want to get the foundations […]
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We talk a lot about horse bits in terms of brand and design, but far less about whether the bit is actually working for the horse in front of us. Many contact issues I see during a horse bit fitting appointment are not about strength, but about comfort and clarity. Here are five common signs
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Remote Horse Bit fitting Consultations If you are outside my usual working area, or simply prefer structured written guidance, I offer professional remote horse bit fitting consultations. While in-person appointments are always my preferred way of working, distance does not have to mean struggling alone. I regularly support riders across the UK and internationally when
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International Dressage at Hickstead May 2026 International Dressage at Hickstead 2026 – Sponsoring Best Turned Out and Why This Show Matters Equine Bitting Solutions is proud to sponsor the Best Turned Out award at the Chart Stables International Dressage Festival at Hickstead, taking place 11 to 17 May 2026. This is one of the most
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We’re thrilled to announce that Equine Bitting Solutions, a professional horse bit fitting and rider education service based in Kent, will be a sponsor at Dressage at Hickstead 2026, held at the world-famous All England Jumping Course in Sussex. International dressage is returning to this iconic venue under the organisation of international rider Daniel Watson
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Are you feeling that something isn’t quite right with your horse? Perhaps you’ve noticed training isn’t progressing, or your horse just isn’t feeling as cooperative as before, or started showing some bit evasions, and you’re not sure where to start your investigation or bit choice. Sometimes evasions can creep in slowly and we dismiss them
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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 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
