Charlotte Warman Bitting Solutions

13/11/2024

I've just spent a great afternoon doing a lecture at the Beautiful new equestrian facility at Leweston School in Dorset. I really enjoy these sessions helping the next generation of equestrians to understand the importance of correctly fitting Bits and Bridles and how it works not only for performance but a huge part in the welfare of the horse.
Thank you Leweston school for inviting me to speak.

21/10/2024

Autumn /early winter has well and truly arrived. So we all have wet muddy fields.
Please No Fields to work in now.
All consultations will need to be on a surfaced arena. If you dont have access to one that's not a problem. I own and run Kings Sedgemoor Equestrian Centre which has all the facilities needed. So come to me instead.

Many thanks :)

27/09/2024

Thank you Equine Fitters Directory . A lovely surprise this morning. A good home awaits. 🥂🍾😍

Winners of our champagne draws at BETA Int are:

🥁drum roll…. 🥁

🥂Listed Equine Fitters' draw - Olivia Turner

🥂Open draw - Charlotte Warman

The winners were impartially drawn by the financial controller at the Saddlers Company. Thank you to everyone who entered.

Charlotte Warman Bitting Solutions

26/09/2024

Looking for and needing a good read. I know what I will be reading tonight. From a glance it looks incredible 😁

**𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗟**

𝗡𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲’𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘁

MacKechnie-Guire, R*, Williams, J.M., Nixon, J., Fisher, M., Fisher, D., Walker, V., Murray, R., Clayton, H.M

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 (read without a subscription):
https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/evj.14420

For the past four years, we have investigated the pressures beneath different nosebands when adjusted from 2.0 to 0.0 finger tightness (0.0 finger adjustment so that the noseband was touching but not compressing the skin).

Poor noseband adjustment could create high pressures that may risk pain or tissue damage. This study is a step forward in providing quantitative data relating to pressures associated with noseband type and fit when adjusted to various tightness’s.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀:

🐴No significant difference between noseband pressures when the noseband was adjusted from 2.0 to 1.5 finger tightness.

🐴Noseband pressures were highest on the mandible vs. the lateral aspect of the nasal bones.

🐴No differences were found in noseband pressures between the cavesson, flash or Swedish (crank) noseband types at 2.0 to 0.5 finger tightness.

🐴The Drop noseband had the lowest absolute nasal pressures (mandible pressures not measured) and significantly lower values than the other nosebands. We need to be mindful of the position of the traditional drop. More work needed.

🐴Noseband pressures were lower when ridden in trot, compared with when chewing a treat.

🐴Noseband pressures were cyclical (rise and fall) and not continuous – changing during the stride and the chewing cycle of the horse.

As always, this is a team effort. Thank you to our research assistants, riders, owners and horses.. Thank you to our funders, World Horse Welfare, British Equestrian, Canadian Sport Horse Association, The Worshipful Company of Saddlers and Hartpury University.

NB image taken from pilot testing and was not included in the main study. All noseband types are described in detail in the manuscript.

23/09/2024

I've had a good couple of days at BETA International trade show. It was lovely to catch up with my regular suppliers and hopefully some new ones in the pipeline. Last night was the gala dinner and a chance to dress up. A Big thank you to for the invitation to join them on their table. Today it was a pleasure to meet the driving forces behind the fantastic new . Then I even tried some stitching with the who really do showcase the immense talent of their members.
There were some really informative talks and always so wonderful to hear Jane Holderness Roddam talk about the Olympics then and now.
There are some very exciting innovations coming out in the equine world and very excited to see the final prototypes of the new Neue Schule Western riding bits which they have been quietly working on over the past few years with the American market, however with a growing interest in Western riding in this country these lightweight Aluminium and Salox bits could be very popular over here too. Watch this space.

05/09/2024

Hi Everyone
Sorry had a bit of radio silence on social media recently. We had a phenomenal time in France which did include 2 days at the Olympics and Been busy busy on my return and this last week looking after Dad as well. This morning It feels like Autumn has well and truly arrived. Definitely the Start of the Equidry wearing season. Nice letter in the post today with a new Equine Fitters Directory car window sticker. Next week I will be having my interview with the Equestrian Business Awards and for fun next Friday I am doing the Shine Bristol 10k for Cancer research. As always we are busy at Kings Sedgemoor equestrian centre and I have several webinar CPD and training coming up to help keep me up to date. One being a BRC one "Dealing with difficult conversations" with welfare at the forefront of everything I do I am really looking forward to some help and strategies.
As always I am catching up with you all.
Speak soon. 😁

30/07/2024

I am signing off today for a much needed holiday. I will not be answering any messages between the 1st of August and 12th August. When I'm back I will be in contact with you as soon as I can, all refreshed. 🥂🍾😍☀️

16/07/2024

💥👏🥂 congratulations Steffie.

🥇We did it! 🥇

We got ourselves a ticket to nationals and even a pretty sash for the Advanced Medium! I am so chuffed with her today, she gave me an incredible feel and I know there is still so much more to come! Time to kick on a train for the next 8 weeks! 💪

Massive thank you to Rachel Marina Rose & Eleri Wyn Jones for the last 24 hours! We got there! 🤣

Thanks to the team of people around us that support us on the regular! 🫶

Rachel Hawkins Photography
Zebu Equestrian Designs
Kilan Dressage
EvoEquine LTD
HM Performance Saddles Ltd
ESR Animal Chiropractic
Charlotte Warman Bitting Solutions
Hudson Equine
Hughes Dressage
Casey Sharpe
Lucy Pearce Saracen
Freddie Taylor Eventing
Sue McMahon
Lucie Peters
Maddy Freeman

09/07/2024

As many of you know I also do a lot of care for my Dad. The week commencing 29th August -5th September I will only be able to do a couple of clients/horses a day at home Kings Sedgemoor equestrian. Whilst my mum has her much needed holiday.
So dates available are
Thursday 29th
Friday 30th
Monday 2nd
Tuesday 3rd
Thursday 4th
Friday 5th

Timing would be either 11.30am or 1.30pm
If anyone would like to book ahead please let me know.

04/07/2024

There are 2 spaces available at Colraine Equestrian centre in Cornwall on Wednesday 17th July. If you would like one of these places please call Jane Fisher 07966450490. 😁

14/06/2024

12/06/2024

20hh of Gorgeousness, this afternoon. Going from tiny 4" bits this morning to meeting this amazing young gentleman needing 6.5" ❤️

11/06/2024

If anyone is feeling kind. 🙏😁 I would love a nomination.

🏆🏆🏆We’re now into the last week for nominations for the BETA Equine Fitter of the Year Award. Deadline 16th June. 🏆🏆🏆

Don’t miss this opportunity to shine a light on a hero of equine fitting with this prestigious BETA Equine Fitter of the Year Award and give them the recognition they deserve.

Which professional saddle, bridle, or bit fitter makes a difference to your horse’s or pony’s well-being by going the extra mile?

Nominations are open to both BETA members and non-members alike.

The deadline for entries is June 16th, 2024.

Nominate by clicking the link to access the form and spotlight the best of the best in equine fitting! Thank you. https://bit.ly/49gKkjg

British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA)

03/06/2024

Wowzers what an absolutely amazing surprise. Thank you to everyone who nominated me for the Bit and Bridle fitter of the year in the Equestrian Business Awards. This means so much. Top 3 finalist is something so special. I've worked late this evening and have just come in to this news. So I'm going to go and hug my horse whist this news sinks in. Eeek how exciting.

⭐Bit/Bridle Fitter of the Year Finalists 2024⭐
Headline Sponsor: Bloomfields Horseboxes

A huge congratulations to:

Wolds Exclusive Bling
The Bit Boutique
Charlotte Warman Bitting Solutions

30/05/2024

Wearing my horse stewards hat for the next 3 days at the Royal Bath and West show. I've been a Volunteer here for the last 22 yrs which seems incredible really. It's a lovely show if you are looking for something to do.