A Bit Above Equine Bit & Bridle Fitting, LLC

A Bit Above Equine Bit & Bridle Fitting, LLC Bit and bridle fittings, specializing in hunters, jumpers and equitation.

Trust Sweet Iron Slow Twist 🔀The slow twist snaffle has a subtle texture while sending a strong message. This bit has ev...
09/10/2025

Trust Sweet Iron Slow Twist 🔀

The slow twist snaffle has a subtle texture while sending a strong message. This bit has evenly spaced twists along the mouthpiece. These create increased pressure points on the horse's bars and lips when rein tension is taken up. The result is more defined than a smooth snaffle, but not as intense as a corkscrew or double twist.

A slow twist is usually selected for horses that lean or get strong in the hand. If this bit is going to be used, it requires quiet, educated hands as harsh contact with uneducated hands can create discomfort quickly.

Trust Inno SenseLooking for a bit your horse can truly trust (lol)? Inno Sense is made from an FDA-approved, horse-frien...
09/08/2025

Trust Inno Sense

Looking for a bit your horse can truly trust (lol)? Inno Sense is made from an FDA-approved, horse-friendly material. Advertised as being perfect for young horses and those with sensitive mouths.

Choose from:
Two thicknesses: 20mm & 15mm
Flexibilities: Flexisoft, Mullen, Ported Hard, Ported Medium & Single Joint

I've found many horses are happy and comfortable in their Trust Inno Sense bit.

📩 Want to see if Inno Sense is right for your horse? Book a bit & bridle fitting with me today!

The French Link bit often gets called "mild" however I bet your horse would think anything but 🐴The traditional French L...
09/04/2025

The French Link bit often gets called "mild" however I bet your horse would think anything but 🐴

The traditional French Link has vertical dog bone shaped link in the middle. The catch with these bits is that the link will lie perpendicular to the tongue. So that means the short side of the plate digs into your horse's tongue all the time - yikes, amiright?

An effective alternative? Try the French Link. It still offers that dog bone shaped link, however on this bit it's set at an angle. When there isn't any rein tension, it lies flat against the tongue keeping pressure even. As rein tension is taken up, the plate will rotate increasing the pressure onto the horse's tongue.

The sweet iron cannons promote salivation while the brass dog bone link helps to keep horses from leaning.

Not all bits are created equal 🐴Even if two bits are classified the same (for example, in the picture 3 of the 4 bits ar...
09/02/2025

Not all bits are created equal 🐴

Even if two bits are classified the same (for example, in the picture 3 of the 4 bits are considered "double-jointed" but have completely different effects)

The thickness, material and shape change how pressure is distributed in the horse's mouth, and ultimately how your horse reacts to it.

Draw reins don't just change your horse's head and neck position, they can change how your horse moves.When adding poll ...
08/31/2025

Draw reins don't just change your horse's head and neck position, they can change how your horse moves.

When adding poll and tongue pressure, draw reins encourage the neck to shorten and the head and neck to "round". This can limit the natural swing of the neck and shoulders which are both key for a free, forward stride in the forelimbs.

Too much restriction up front? You may see shorter, choppier steps and less reach through the shoulder.

Pressure on the tongue → changes in head/neck posture → changes in forelimb movement. Crazy right?!

Draw reins don’t feel the same to every horse 🐴A green or young horse is still building strength and understanding of re...
08/28/2025

Draw reins don’t feel the same to every horse 🐴

A green or young horse is still building strength and understanding of rein aids. Adding draw reins at this stage can lead to over-bending before they've developed balance. It limits the natural use of their neck needed for learning their balance. Young horses can become confused between draw rein pressure and rein pressure.

A mature, well-schooled horse, on the other hand, already understands contact and self-carriage. Here, draw reins might be used short-term to address an evasive habit or refine way of going in a controlled environment, in addition to other uses.

The difference is a seasoned horse can interpret the aid as a reminder; a green horse may see it as a restriction.

The tool is the same but the impact (and consequences!) depends on the horse’s stage of training, strength and mental maturity.

📣📣📣 Happy Mouth & Eco Pure Bits are on SALE! 📣📣📣All Eco Pure Bits have sold! A bunch of Happy Mouth Bits are still avail...
08/28/2025

📣📣📣 Happy Mouth & Eco Pure Bits are on SALE! 📣📣📣

All Eco Pure Bits have sold! A bunch of Happy Mouth Bits are still available! I have a few not pictured!

Prices and sizes listed in pictures - I have a few more options not pictured - message me!

All priced below $100, some priced below $50! Buyer pays shipping!

Draw reins and the "False Frame"One of the things that gives draw reins a bad rap is the false frame they can create. Th...
08/26/2025

Draw reins and the "False Frame"

One of the things that gives draw reins a bad rap is the false frame they can create. The horse feels soft but isn't carrying themselves correctly.

A false frame is created due to the change in angle of pressure applied to the bit. The nature of draw reins concentrates pressure onto the tongue, while also adding poll pressure. Horses naturally want to move away from pressure, and will drop behind the vertical to avoid the poll and tongue pressure.

Undersaddle this can feel like softer contact, less pulling/heaviness, more round through the head and neck. In reality, the horse may be behind your leg, disengaged in the hind end and hollow through the back.

True lightness comes from engagement, lift through the wither and balance - which all add up to be so much more than head position. Draw reins can assist when used well, but they can mask the difference between posture and self-carriage.

What bit pairs best with draw reins?Since we know draw reins direct the majority of pressure onto the tongue, while simu...
08/24/2025

What bit pairs best with draw reins?

Since we know draw reins direct the majority of pressure onto the tongue, while simultaneously adding poll pressure; I like to select a bit that distributes pressure evenly in mouth.

For cheekpiece, I often reach for:
▪️Loose Rings
▪️Eggbutts
▪️Dee-Rings

My go-to mouthpieces are:
🐴 Neue Schule Turtle Top
🐴 Trust Innosense Flexisoft
🐴 Bombers Barrel Joint

My goal is to keep communication clear and comfortable for the horse without adding excessive pressure to anyone spot.

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