Bit Right - Equine Bit Fitting

Bit Right - Equine Bit Fitting Accredited Bitting Specialist. Equine bit fitting for all horses, from pleasure t

Many equine professionals, myself included, need to view a horse holistically to deliver an excellent outcome. As I’ve o...
27/06/2025

Many equine professionals, myself included, need to view a horse holistically to deliver an excellent outcome. As I’ve often noted, a change in bitting is not going to be effective if elements like dentistry, farriery, body work, saddle fit etc are not also regularly and correctly maintained.

If I notice an anomaly in an area I’m not qualified in I refer to someone who is! I often see horse owners relying on a ‘diagnosis’ given by a professional who’s not qualified in that particular field. When a professional speaks with authority outside their scope of training it runs the risk of spreading misinformation and at worst, potentially causing harm to horse and/or rider. You don’t go to a lawyer for medical advice so don’t take, for example, saddle fitting advice from a farrier not qualified as a saddle fitter.

A responsible equine professional will be working collaboratively with other professionals and be able to give referrals if you don’t have someone in your existing network. I’m fortunate to have an amazing group of qualified practitioners to refer to. Knowing when to say “I think there’s something up, it’s not my area but here’s someone who could help you” is not a limitation, it’s a mark of professionalism and respect for the client and their hard earned dollars!

Staying in my lane isn’t about restricting my own practice; it’s about ensuring the service I provide is informed, ethical and 100% in the best interests of you and your horse.

July 31st bookings are now available at the beautiful new facility of Next Level Equestrian Vic in Lockwood South. I can...
23/06/2025

July 31st bookings are now available at the beautiful new facility of Next Level Equestrian Vic in Lockwood South. I can't begin to say how impressed I was with this venue. Undercover yards in the event of rain, fantastic surface and nothing's too much trouble.

Please message the page for bookings.

***July 2025 Schedule***Bitting consults available for June.🦄 All areas listed cover surrounding areas or places on the ...
23/06/2025

***July 2025 Schedule***

Bitting consults available for June.

🦄 All areas listed cover surrounding areas or places on the way to/from near Ballarat. If an area's not listed contact me to see if I'm able to travel to you. I'm able to travel to most areas in Victoria with minimum numbers required if further away.

🦄 A fitting takes around an hour and is conducted one on one. For best result the horse is ridden but I'm also able to do standing fits and fittings for horses heading off to be started or currently not under saddle. A full written report is forwarded after your booking for your records.

🦄 Any questions, please just ask! I'm based in Gordon so am easily able to do areas nearby when dates may not be specifically listed for them. For bookings please message the page.

🦄 I do the hard work for you and find your chosen bit in stock from a reliable retailer!

I'm heading up the Hume to my good friend Elle from Hilltop Horsemanship Pty Ltd. to do some fittings.She's based just o...
20/06/2025

I'm heading up the Hume to my good friend Elle from Hilltop Horsemanship Pty Ltd. to do some fittings.
She's based just outside of Shepparton and I'll be available for fittings from her property. Limited outside fittings will be considered depending on location and number of horses.

A fitting takes around an hour and is conducted one on one. For best result the horse is ridden but I'm also able to do standing fits and fittings for horses heading off to be started or currently not under saddle. A full written report is forwarded after your booking for your records. I also do the hard work for you and find your chosen bit in stock from a reliable retailer!

We're also having a FREE talk on all things bitting at the Caniambo hall on Tuesday July 15th from 6:30pm. Whilst this is free please let me know if you're attending so we can prepare.

As always, any further queries just let me know.

Look!! New pretties!!Part of being a bit fitter is making sure I have an extensive kit of products across all brands, st...
10/06/2025

Look!! New pretties!!
Part of being a bit fitter is making sure I have an extensive kit of products across all brands, styles and sizes for clients to trial. Today a shipment of Fager, Bombers and Myler arrived so I'm up to date with new bits being released and able to share them with you.

I see posts around the internet that say things like changing a piece of tack shouldn’t be a quick fix. Or, all horses s...
07/06/2025

I see posts around the internet that say things like changing a piece of tack shouldn’t be a quick fix. Or, all horses should be able to go in a ‘simple snaffle’. The question of what IS a simple snaffle is a post for another day, anyway, I digress…

Anyone who’s followed this page or read any articles I’ve written will have heard my thoughts on using a stronger bit to ‘fix’ a training gap, it’s a hard no in case you’re wondering. So to an extent I absolutely agree with those posters.

However, what every horse deserves is:
⭐️A bit that is correctly fitted
⭐️A bit that is suitable for the horses anatomy and the discipline/s being participated in
⭐️A bit suitable for the combination of horse and rider level

We’ve so many bitting, and bitless, options available to us now to accommodate all of the above ensuring your horse is as comfortable as possible to enable clear and effective communication.

Bookings are now available for Thursday June 19 at the beautiful new facility of Next Level Equestrian Vic in Lockwood S...
03/06/2025

Bookings are now available for Thursday June 19 at the beautiful new facility of Next Level Equestrian Vic in Lockwood South. We'll be 100% weather proof!

Please message the page for bookings.

29/05/2025

It’s always a privilege to fit horses throughout their career. Retired racehorse Tigidig Tigidig was apparently a very strong horse on the track as well as being reasonably successful with half a dozen wins.

When I initially saw him in December ‘22 he was still quite green and working at HRCAV Level 4 dressage. He actually chose a very light bit in the Neue Schule Turtle Tactio which we fitted with an Eggbutt cheekpiece to further stabilise the mouthpiece.

Since then his owner Nicki has kept in contact and transitioned him to the loose version of the same mouthpiece. Fast forward to earlier this month and the gorgeous Tigi has had some Level 2 dressage starts!

We checked in with his bitting and he’s been much happier to accept a more consistent connection and worked very nicely in the Neue Schule Turtle Top mouthpiece. This is a more subtle change than many before and after videos showing that sometimes we really are adjusting for small changes. Nicki has worked super hard with some great coaches to achieve a better connection and more strength in Tigi over the back.

***Expressions of interest taken for bit fittings in Hamilton and Warrnambool***I'm looking at doing a trip to these are...
27/05/2025

***Expressions of interest taken for bit fittings in Hamilton and Warrnambool***

I'm looking at doing a trip to these areas on Saturday June 21 and Sunday June 22. Because of the travel involved I'll require minimum numbers to do this. Please message to let me know if you're interested. Once I've enough bookings to travel you're booking will be confirmed and a deposit taken. The Hamilton day will be based from one location, limited travel from Warrnambool will be available.

🦄 A fitting takes around an hour and is conducted one on one. For best result the horse is ridden but I'm also able to do standing fits and fittings for horses heading off to be started or currently not under saddle. A full written report is forwarded after your booking for your records.

🦄 I've an extensive bit kit and am able to fit across disciplines.

🦄 Any questions, please just ask! For bookings please message the page.

🦄 I do the hard work for you and find your chosen bit in stock from a reliable retailer!

***June 2025 Schedule***Bitting consults available for June.🦄 All areas listed cover surrounding areas or places on the ...
27/05/2025

***June 2025 Schedule***

Bitting consults available for June.

🦄 All areas listed cover surrounding areas or places on the way to/from near Ballarat. If an area's not listed contact me to see if I'm able to travel to you. I'm able to travel to most areas in Victoria with minimum numbers required if further away.

🦄 A fitting takes around an hour and is conducted one on one. For best result the horse is ridden but I'm also able to do standing fits and fittings for horses heading off to be started or currently not under saddle. A full written report is forwarded after your booking for your records.

🦄 Any questions, please just ask! I'm based in Gordon so am easily able to do areas nearby when dates may not be specifically listed for them. For bookings please message the page.

🦄 I do the hard work for you and find your chosen bit in stock from a reliable retailer!

I'm heading out to this beautiful venue near Romsey next Friday night to talk about all things bitting! Shoot Quiet Oak ...
23/05/2025

I'm heading out to this beautiful venue near Romsey next Friday night to talk about all things bitting! Shoot Quiet Oak Performance Horses a message if you'd like to come along.

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