Ruth Fisher- Bit and Bridle Fitting Consultant

12/09/2025

Space available this Sunday on or near this route.

DM or WhatsApp 07377 165446

06/09/2025

Fabulous day today at Lower Farm.
I am so grateful to Kate for all her for all of wonderful, efficient organising!

Some great horses and rider combinations ☺️

06/09/2025

04/09/2025

I met this wonderful big lad today, all 17 hands of him, and he's only 2 and a bit.. !
Wonderfully well mannered and polite, his owners have done a great job of producing him so far.
He has to wear a bit for the in hand shows he's does, so wanted to check he was in something suitable for his anatomy.
I love that people realise how important it is to make sure the bit used is suitable for the mouth anatomy, even if only for leading with 😍

Little and large and the best of friends!

03/09/2025

Eta Now Full

This Friday space available.. due to me not actually realising I'd forgotten to book anyone else in!

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03/09/2025

Space still available due to lame horses and someone dropping out.

⭐️ NEW DATE!⭐️

ONLY THREE PLACES LEFT.

Saturday 6th September 2025

BIT AND BRIDLE FITTING CLINIC with Ruth Fisher

Due to our last clinic with Ruth filling very quickly, we can offer a second date which will be the last one this year, so book quickly while you can!

Bit and bridle expert, Ruth Fisher will once again be offering her expertise to help you find the perfect bit and bridle for your horse. The session will be around 1.5hrs and will be part ridden and part Ruth assessing your horse and your current tack.

Please see below for what Ruth can offer you and your horse in her own words.

“Firstly I'm an independent bit and bridle fitter. That means I don't sell anything or make any money from what I suggest for your horse. I carry a large range of brands of bits, including Shires, Korsteel, Horsemanship Saddlery, Neue Schule and Sprenger as well as many others. I have bits I suggest that start at around £15, expensive does not mean best! Sadly some horses do choose the expensive ones though! I will look at any set up you already have and sometimes we just need to tweak things.
An appointment starts in the stable with the horse untacked. I assess the horses oral and head anatomy as well as taking notes on history and any issues you are having. I then see the horse tacked up in your own set up. Please make sure you have all your bits and bridles ready for me to look at for you.
After that I see you ride your horse before making and suggesting changes so you can ride the horse in the new bit and feel for yourselves how they can help. I leave you with all details of sizes and where to buy anything I recommend. There is no pressure to buy anything after my visit but people do as they've felt how much it can help their horses! Education and understanding are key to helping all of our horses and I hope I can help a little with that! Maybe you are having issues you feel are bit and bridle related, maybe you would just like to check all is as good as it can be, like you might a saddle fit check. Bit and bridle fit affect the whole horse, which is something you will learn and feel how in an appointment. There is no magic bit or bridle. Often there's other reasons your horse may be struggling, saddle fit, training, pain for instance. I hope to help at least eliminate one area!”

Cost of your session will be £100 and includes arena hire. We have very limited spaces for this clinic so early booking is recommended.

Please message this page for booking details.

02/09/2025

Wednesday 3rd September

Last minute space due to cancellation.

Ng17 .. NG20
on route or nearby

WhatsApp 07377 165446 or DM

29/08/2025

Thursday 11th September

Space available on or near this route
DM or WhatsApp 07377 165446 to book

28/08/2025

It's nearly a year since my accident that enforced 8 weeks off work and 7 months of no riding.. next time my physio says. Mm, this is going to take some time, I'll believe her! 😅

I finally got to take Gerry, my £1 pony, out for a lesson last week.

Gerry is very much the kind of horse I often get called to see—busy in his mouth, unsettled with his tongue, and at times the brakes have felt completely optional, even just at walk.

He was diagnosed with navicular and given loss of use before we bought him for £1, three and a half years ago. Since then it’s been a long, slow process of unravelling him and helping both his body and mind.

For the first three years, Gerry had lots of time off, mixed with bodywork, in-hand exercises, light ridden work, hoof trimming and booting, plenty of gut support, and 24/7 herd turnout with minimal grass.

He’s now been back in work for five months, and we’re slowly getting stronger together. His bit has been changed three times to support different stages of his rehab. As his body has improved, his mouth has become quieter. These days, the “optional brakes” only appear when he gets worried—and even then just for a few strides. If I breathe and soften, he does too.

Gerry’s past has left its marks. He was hunted in Ireland as a young horse, then brought to the UK and sold to a lovely lady. Sadly, he went lame soon after and was diagnosed with navicular at just five years old.

We’ve had him since he was six. Those early experiences left scars, both physical and mental—but little by little, he’s finding his balance again.

27/08/2025

Lovely update shared with me today. I really do appreciate these and the messages I receive.

Hi Ruth, just thought I'd send you an update on Willow.
She is improving all the time and we're still in the bit you recommended for her .
We actually won our first walk and trot test last week 🐴🥰
Hope you're doing well x