It was so lovely to be back at Graceful Gaits Equestrian on Sunday. The sun was out, the autumn colours were beautiful, and it was a great day to be with horses and riders who genuinely want to learn and improve. I love seeing the changes riders make when they understand why something is happening, […]
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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Hey everyone, we would really appreciate it if our lovely clients could support and nominate us for the upcoming @equestrianbusinessawards Bit/bridle fitter of the year. Angela works so hard to help as many people and horses as she can. She often gives her free time up for talks on bitting and welfare of the horse
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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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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
