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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I had an amazing weekend sharing my expertise on horse bits at the British Dressage – South & East Region final Camp of 2024! 🐴✨ It was a blast working with talented coaches, watching everyone riding in beautiful weather, and helping riders improve their knowledge of tack and bits. If you’re looking to learn from
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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Equine Bitting Solutions will be attending the British Dressage Senior Home Nations show at the end of August, and we are giving Bit Fitting vouchers to winners! Equine Bitting Solutions have come up trumps for us and have kindly donated bitting consultancy vouchers to lucky winners at the Senior Home Nations. Angela, the founder of
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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.Angela has 35 years experience in equestrian industry, is an advanced rider, British Dressage Safeguarding trained and also a certified Equestrian First Aider.We don’t just give
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What a fantastic weekend we had at Aster Horses giving a talk about bitting. We cover quite a few topics in relation to bit fitting, including how important is it to ensure your horse is comfortable, how bits can enhance training and dressage legal bits. We also discuss bridle fit, recognising evasions and how to
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A well-fitted bit is essential for equine comfort and performance. Just like humans, horses deserve to be comfortable. A poorly fitting bit can hinder a horse’s ability to perform and cause unnecessary stress and evasions, this is why we offer different types of bit fittings.Our bit consultations are tailored to you and your horse, whatever
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