Services - South East Professoinal Horse Bitting

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Expert Bit Fitter covering Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire,
Surrey, East Sussex and Norfolk

Standard Bit Fitting

A full and in depth assessment is carried out, including bridle fit, facial conformation, mouth anatomy and ridden assessment. Consultation duration can depend on the issues you are experiencing. Each session is around 60-90 minutes.

Please enquire for double fittings

Assess

Firstly, Angela assess the horses mouth, facial conformation and bridle fit, along with discussing your concerns, dental history, issues highlighted by your trainer/physio/chiropractor.

Discuss

You then talk about the issues you are experiencing under saddle and what you’d like to change.

Ride

The horse is then ridden in their usual warm up routine in their current bit so Angela can assess the evasions/issues the horse is exhibiting, way of going, and signs of being uncomfortable. She then selects an appropriate bit and the horse is ridden again and she talks about the changes made and how the rider has felt an improvement. You may try a further bit or two to help the rider get a better feel for when the horse has improved significantly

Premium Bit fitting and Correctional Training

This comprises of the usual bitting consultation (as mentioned above) and includes teaching you how to alleviate evasions, get your horse responsive and on the bit and in self carriage, with gentle, proven methods.

Bit Talks, Demos & Clinics

I deliver horse bit fitting talks and live demonstrations for riding clubs, Pony Clubs, dressage camps and training events across Kent and the South East, including Sussex, Surrey and Essex.

These sessions work well as part of a camp programme, an educational evening for a whole yard, or as an added feature at an event. Riders gain a clearer understanding of correct bit fit, contact and welfare focused training. Every session is tailored to suit your audience.

If you would like to book a session for your club, yard or event, please get in touch.

From £75 + travel.

Premium Bit Fitting & Correctional Training

Angela offers extra assistance in your consultation if you’ve been experiencing a specific issue and would like to learn how to correct it.

Future/On-Going Coaching

Angela will be taking on more coaching clients in the near future to help you reach your riding goals. Please email us to find out more

About Our Consultations

Every single consultation is tailored to you and your horses individual needs, whether you want to ensure your horse is comfortable or if you require significant changes to achieve your goals. Angela visits a vast range of horses and riders, from just backed youngsters to top level competition horses, she also sees riders from beginners to international competitors. Angela is dedicated to making sure you and your horse have great results in the consultation and really wants to ensure your horse is happy and comfortable, so they can give you their best efforts in their work.

We also offer:

Consultation Charges

Standard Bit Consultation

Please enquire for double bit fittings

£75

Premium Bit Fitting & Training

£85

Ongoing Coaching

£45

Remote Bit Fitting Consultation

Remote Horse Bit Fitting Consultation If you are based outside the South East of England or unable to book an in person appointment, I also offer a structured Remote Horse Bit Fitting Consultation. This service provides a detailed written assessment, tailored bit recommendations where appropriate, and clear, welfare focused guidance based on your horse’s individual needs and stage of training. Learn more about the remote consultation here.

£35

Signs You May Need Me

Evasions come in many forms, some more noticeable than others. There are many ways the horse will try to communicate that there is something amiss with his bit, some signs are obvious, some more subtle. The rider’s hands communicate down the reins through the bit to the horse’s mouth, which the most sensitive part of the horse’s body that the rider will use. If this aid is abused or the incorrect bit chosen, the horse will begin to exhibit signs of evasions as follows:

If you are experiencing any of these signs from your horse, then you need some help. Make sure your saddle has been fitted correctly in the last 6 months and a recent dental check is important too. Your dentist will notice signs of discomfort in the mouth such as ulcers, cuts and sores, these can sometimes be attributed to using the incorrect bit.