Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate!
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In my first, single year in business I have been able to achieve some pretty cool things! Here are a few I’m proud of:
🥳 Added two major brands to my bit line up including @trust_equestrian and @englishridingsupply
🥳 Added bridles to my list of products I carry, thanks to both Trust Equestrian and English Riding Supply
🥳 I took my business on the road and successfully offered my services to every horseshow I went to! Thank you to every one of my clients who supported me!
🥳 I worked with not only hunters and jumpers, but eventers and dressage riders!
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My horse will stick his tongue over the bit. How can I prevent this?
This is usually a surefire sign that a horse does not like tongue pressure. I start with a bit that offers a low port, and as needed I’ll increase the height, shape and angle of the port.
If your horse goes in a snaffle, I like to start with a vertical port.
If you prefer your horse in a leverage cheekpiece, I will start with a port that is angled towards the rear.
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How my client went from having an anxious horse to a willing partner in 3 steps
🔓Respect to the horse’s anatomy - The client permanently stopped using equipment that went against the horse’s oral anatomy
🔓Listening to the horse - The client tuned into what her horse was really telling her and swapped to a bit and bridle set-up that truly fit her horse.
🔓Utilize other equine professionals - The client worked closely with her vet to make sure her horse was feeling his best in other areas of his body. She also hired a bodyworker to help her horse recover from the effects of ill-fitting tack.
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How often do you look in your horse’s mouth?
Do their incisors line up?
Are there any cuts on their lips or ulcers on their gums?
Getting in the habit of looking in your horses mouth helps catch issues early.
Not every horse appreciates having their mouth looked in or poked at, so use precautions.
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What do YOU think? ⬇️ Some horses just WILL NOT accept the bit sizer. When this happens, I need to guess what size they are and sometimes try a size or two before finding the perfect fit. What do you think my go to size is if I can’t use the bit sizer? #horsesofinstagram #horsesofinsta #horsesofig #equestriansofinstagram #equestriansofinsta #equestriansofig #horselife #equestrianlifestyle #equestrianfashion #horseshowlife #horseshows #hunterjumper #dressage #eventing #adultamateurhunter #horseshowing #bitandbridlefitter #abitaboveequine
Just like people, horses have things they’re more sensitive to than others.
If your horse is fussy in the mouth or you can’t get a good feel with any bit you’ve tried, it could be the mouthpiece of your bit isn’t right for your horse. They may not tolerate pressure where the bit has it focused, or it may be uncomfortable due to their mouth confirmation.
The size of the lozenge, thickness of the cannons, or height of the port all play a role in how the bit functions and where pressure is applied.
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Hakini and I have a special announcement! Stay tuned to find out this later week!
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The point of a well fitted, properly adjusted bridle is so it doesn't interfere with important anatomical facial features. A number of cranial nerves can be impacted by the way your bridle fits.
The Infraorbital nerve exits the skull through the infraorbital foramen, which is located near the facial crest. This is a sensory nerve that affects the lower part of the face including upper lip, nostrils and cheek. This nerve can be effected by the noseband position, which is why your noseband should be about two centimeters below the facial crest.
The Buccal nerve is also a sensory nerve that runs along the cheek below the facial crest. This nerve innervates the cheek muscles, and can be effected by the cheekpiece of the bridle.
The Mental nerve exits the skull at the mental foramen. This exit is located on the outside of the lower jaw, below the bars of the mouth. This sensory nerve can be effected by certain tack like drop nosebands and curb chains and straps. The mental nerve gives feeling to the the lower lip and chin.
*I am not a vet. The statements made are solely to inform for the purpose of bit and bridle fitting.
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