It’s been another busy week… This week I had the pleasure of attending the British Dressage Regional Championships with Craig Messenger from https://www.asterhorses.co.uk/on his 7 YO Aster Niko who won the Elementary class…IN A SNAFFLE! Dressage LevelsAs all dressage riders know, when you reach Elementary level you can change your horse from a snaffle into […]
Don’t forget to book your follow up bitting appointment. 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. Remember, it will take the majority of
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As the New Year begins, many riders will have new goals set for 2025.If you’re starting your dressage journey, you may find it a minefield with tack rules and permitted bits, so we are here to help you.We cover Kent and the surrounding counties for bit fitting, and we bring the Permitted Tack Guide from
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Did you know one of the most common issues with bridle fit is a tight browband and forward headpiece?In my line of work as a bitting specialist I’m often only called out when riders are having suspected bitting issues with their horse. But now it’s becoming more common for riders to seek advice about not
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How often do you check your tack before you ride? Hopefully every time! In the real world we have all tacked up in a rush and had a second thought about inspecting, however, try to make time for a check at least once a week. It’s so important to check your equipment over before and
I often talk about the signs and behaviours from horses when they aren’t happy with their bit, so now I’m going to explain how you can tell if your bit is working well for your horse. This is a huge topic, and every horse is different, but let’s look at the basic signs. Firstly a
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Well, if your horse could talk, I’m sure they would say it’s the utmost priority to get it right. Before I became a qualified professional bit fitter, I too was unaware of the many points to consider when choosing a bit, and would make my selection based solely on function of the bit, without any
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Would you like to try your horse in a double bridle? If so, read on. We know that fitting a double bridle to your horse can sometimes be a daunting task for riders. This is why we have set up our new Double Bridle Clinics. In these clinics we will fit your horse with a
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As the days get shorter and autumn approaches, now is the perfect time to address any bitting issues before winter sets in! At Equine Bitting Solutions, we offer a complete bit fitting service designed to help both you and your horse move forward with confidence. Our Option 2 consultation goes beyond just fitting the bit—we
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Wolf teeth are a common topic of discussion among horse owners and riders, particularly when it comes to fitting a bit. As a bit fitter I see them often, and sometimes they can be the root cause as to why your horse isn’t happy in their bit.These small, vestigial teeth can play a significant role
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