Ruth Fisher- Bit and Bridle Fitting Consultant

17/06/2024

Sometimes the universe has no sense of humour..!
Sorry to those waiting for me to get back to you. Today was meant to be a big admin booking in day. Instead I've come down with something, been running a temperature and mainly slept all day..

I'll get to it soon!

13/06/2024

Just a shout out to those who recommend me! Whether someone I've bit fitted for, trainers or physios/body workers who are seeing a positive change in their clients horses, and saddlers that are seeing issues and forwarded people to me. Even farriers and trimmers seeing horses feet change as their bodies alter from a more correct posture.

I am so glad we can work towards making things better for our horses as a team. Horses need a good team!

I'm not everyone's cup of tea, and I will ruffle some feathers.. I'm good with that, as long as it's not the horses!

As someone pointed out once, the horse is my client, I just get to meet some fab people too on this journey!

Thanks again ☺️

08/06/2024

Tomorrow afternoon. Sunday 9th June. Last minute space on this route. Priority to people on my list, I've just not had chance to look at my lists to see if it fits for anyone.

DM or WhatsApp 07377 165446

08/06/2024

If they are Welsh, you can multiply that by 100.. 😅

03/06/2024

Ah, Harry is worried about his mate. Gerry not feeling so great.. vet on way, obviously he waited till precisely 5.45 to alert us to his feeling crap.. thought he was being a bit mardy, but then took his temp. 39.9 maybe explains it! Harry is the best mate you could have when you feel crap. Well if you don't mind him licking your face!

01/06/2024

Anatomical and anything that goes under the bit.. beware of marketing, the buzz words are misleading..

Look at the position of the flash with regard to the Mental Foramen. This is the hole in the skull where the nerve bundle comes out for the lower part of the jaw. In many cases, the strap sits right on top of it.
No flash/drop/grackle can be 'anatomical' due to this.

23/05/2024

This is why having your horses teeth and bit checked before backing is so important.
Wolf teeth can cause huge problems for bitting. Although rare, wolf teeth on the lower jaw will be very uncomfortable for a horse if a bit is used 😟

22/05/2024

NOW FULL
Thursday 30th May
There is some space on this trip. Either route at the moment. DM to book on.

21/05/2024

People near this route, please share with your horsey friends as FB algorithms seem to be limiting who sees things at the moment..thanks 😊
Last minute space available Thursday 23rd May.
On or near this route.
DM for details please

18/05/2024

Full
I have a last minute space come available in this area due to poorly horse. Tomorrow 19th May between 10 and 12 ish..

Message me to book in.

16/05/2024

Fabulous evening with Sune and her associates,giving a brilliant insight in to recognising and preventing injury in our horses. Hands on and full of great tips.

I work with many horses, Sune and Ruth treat,and it's great to be a small part of the team!

She's also pretty good at fixing up my pretty broken body!

https://www.sunedutoitphysio.co.uk/

15/05/2024

A couple of spaces have become available on Saturday 18th May.
North Marston, Buckingham MK18 3JZ
Please share, and if you'd like a spot, message me to book on. Time 3pm (4.30 now taken 😊

Highly recommended Expert bridle & bitting fitter Ruth Fisher- Bit and Bridle Fitting Consultant is coming back to us in Buckinghamshire on Saturday 18th may .

These sessions are 1 &1/2 hour individual spaces , which include assessment of your horse’s shape mouth , then a ridden assessment in your current tack , then trying the necessary adjustments.. Having experienced these myself I am constantly amazed at her extensive knowledge and eye for detail!
These sessions are £100 - fantastic facilities and excellent results thanks to Ruth !

For sessions please email [email protected]

13/05/2024

NEW REFERRAL ARRANGEMENTS
If you would like to arrange a consultation please fill in the form below. This information is essential if I am to schedule a visit to you so all referrals will now be taken through this form.

The information on this form is required in advance of offering you a consultation appointment. Consultations involve an appointment of around 90 minutes per horse the fee for which is £80. I will endeavour to offer you an appointment at the earliest opportunity, this will however be affected by yo...

13/05/2024

11/05/2024

A couple of spaces have become available on Saturday 18th May.
North Marston, Buckingham MK18 3JZ
Please share, and if you'd like a spot, message me to book on. Times are 3pm and possibly 4.30pm😊

Highly recommended Expert bridle & bitting fitter Ruth Fisher- Bit and Bridle Fitting Consultant is coming back to us in Buckinghamshire on Saturday 18th may .

These sessions are 1 &1/2 hour individual spaces , which include assessment of your horse’s shape mouth , then a ridden assessment in your current tack , then trying the necessary adjustments.. Having experienced these myself I am constantly amazed at her extensive knowledge and eye for detail!
These sessions are £100 - fantastic facilities and excellent results thanks to Ruth !

For sessions please email [email protected]

10/05/2024

Have some space available near to this area, Wednesday 15th May. DM for details ☺️

08/05/2024

I have some messages in my inbox that FB has decided it'll tell me about,but won't let me see..

I haven't had time to look on the laptop to see if it's the same on there, but I will asap.

So if you've messaged me and waiting for a response, this is why 😊

30/04/2024

I really do appreciate everyone who takes the time to write me a review or send me these messages about their horses!

He's looking great Faye! Thank you 🤩

"First BS show since our new bit and bridle as had a quiet winter due to the weather! Jumping so well and no flicking his head
Not strong galloping either but actually taking his neck 💕"

30/04/2024

Upcoming routes and dates with availability.
Thursday 2nd May LE (FULL)
Saturday 4th May LE (FULL)
Friday 10th May S (FULL)
Wednesday 15th May DN FULL
Sunday 19th May NG FULL
Friday 24th May NG FULL

People on my lists given priority, if I haven't contacted you, please drop me a message. If you'd like adding to my lists, please get in touch!

DM or [email protected]

29/04/2024

Rodney showing how the right bit and bridle really can make your horses balance better very quickly!
Because I'm a muppet I forgot to take many afters, and he was getting tired,so wasn't going to keep going!
But they were all the same, hindlegs more under, front legs less back.

They do get tired quite quickly when these changes occur as it's a while different set of muscles being recruited. Bit like when you go to pilates! 😉

28/04/2024

LE
Space available on this route Thursday 2nd May.
Will be during the day.
DM for details.

I'd be very grateful if anyone in this area can share 😊

27/04/2024

Bits and bridles can also create issues for horses with their balance..
Great Post below

Lightbulb moment!
This is how important balance & co-ordination are to the horse.

In my own head, from learning Human Physiotherapy first, the Cerebellum is a small part behind & below the main part of Brain (cerebrum). It co-ordinates gait, balance, and posture control.

So to see in real life, that the horse’s cerebellum is almost as big as the rest of the brain itself, was a massive eye-opener!

We know that horses don’t have a large frontal cortex, the complex thought part, like humans. But, naively, I kinda thought the whole brain was just smaller. I never expected the ratios of parts to be so clearly different.

So is it any wonder then, that horses react when they feel unbalanced? They react when their co-ordination is messed with?

The size of the cerebellum means it is VITAL for horses to maintain balance, gait & posture co-ordination.

If you put your horse off balance when riding, because your own body is wonky or weak, they have to react. Biomechanically, they HAVE to stabilise the system. But it could be a behavioural reaction too.

If you mess with their gait & posture control because you have no idea about timing of aids, or suddenly pull them around, or block their spinal movement with your rigid seat… they will probably react. You’ll be met with resistance. They might even rear or buck you off.

It’s not just about pain. A rider that puts their horse off balance doesn’t necessarily hurt them, but it does impact these vital things that horses need to feel safe.

If your horse doesn’t like their feet being picked up… or they do silly behavioural things with the farrier… Please ask yourself if it’s because they find it difficult to balance, and therefore don’t feel safe!

A lot of people these days are looking for pain when there’s a behavioural problem, which is fantastic and right. But if your Vet doesn’t find anything, don’t just assume ‘it must be behavioural then’ and try to TRAIN them better.

Consider balance & muscle/posture control. Ask a Physiotherapist to assess and teach you exercises to help your horse.

Sort your body as a rider, to improve your own balance & symmetry, to avoid throwing your horse off balance.

Save this post to remind yourself again.

24/04/2024

I may add Saturday 27th April to this now too..
More in NN6 NN29 areas. I'll post a new map in comments

Message me if interested

23/04/2024

NN area

I have a potential space or two on this route on Friday 26th April. Will be after 3.30. Message me for more details

21/04/2024

I still hear of far too many yards, blanket worming, often with inappropriate
wormers for time of year.
Please test and target. We're really stuffed if worms get any more resistant..

Considering worming? Think before you worm! 🪱

Resistance to wormers is rapidly growing; it comes as a result of routine and over-use of wormers. This is a huge problem as there are no alternative new drugs on the horizon. For this reason, it is recommended to use a targeted approach to worming instead of blanket worming horses at set intervals throughout the year.🐎

Horses can be targeted for treatment on the basis of the levels of worm eggs they excrete onto pasture. Faecal worm egg count (FWEC) testing helps identify the types of worms being shed in dung and gives an estimate of the number of eggs being excreted. Horses shedding eggs above a certain level (usually ≥200 eggs per gram of dung) should be considered for worming.

FWEC tests do not provide information on the level of worm burden within individuals because they do not detect the presence of male or immature worms; however, they are essential tools for identifying which horses will contaminate pasture most with worm eggs and will thus need worming. Leaving some horses with low egg shedding untreated helps protect the effectiveness of the wormers we use.

🌷 Spring is the ideal time to start FWEC testing to inform worming treatments as we enter the time of year when weather conditions favour worm transmission on paddocks. ☀️

It’s important to keep in mind that FWEC tests have poor sensitivity for detecting tapeworm infections, and alternatives such as the EquiSal Tapeworm Test should be used to detect infections with this parasite.✨