This week has been another rather busy one, with lots of bitting consultations and training.
On Saturday I returned to Barnley Equestrian Centre in Haverhill to see Jade Hatfield (top photos) and her handsome boy Cosmo. We fitted him with a new set of double bits to help him be a little lighter in the contact. He adapted straight away, and became much lighter and responsive for Jade. He really started to bring his hind more under and active so Jade could really start to change his frame and lift the shoulders. She has such a lovely, educated approach to training and it really shows in Cosmo.

I also met lovely Laura and her 19 year old boy Uzi, they have had many years of fun together and recently winning the Showjumping! (bottom photos) He has been fussy in the contact for some time – so we changed him into a more comfortable bit for a senior gentleman. And the change was immediate. Happy horse and happy rider! Lovely result!

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