I recently had my eventer fitted for a dressage and jumping bit with Tara. She was amazing to work with and we all learned a lot. We found 2 new bits that my horse went very well in. Really happy with the experience and glad I signed up for it. As mentioned in this video, I am one of the guilty ones who had the wrong sized bit on my horse and had it adjusted too loose 😅
Thank you for this! Would love more videos on fitting tack correctly. Anything from halter to saddle to boots. Showing everything when it has the wrong fit and why would also be great to have in a video😇
thanks Amelia this was unbeleivably helfull been riding all my life never knew this AT ALL! I HAVE MADE SOME RATHER EXPENSIVE ADJUSTMENTS BUT WOW what a differnce those changes made, i hope my mare feels so much better from these changes
When I was getting certified as an instructor, I was taught that two finger widths should fit between the bridge of the nose and the cavesson or noseband. This is FEI regulation I believe, page 9 of the FEI eventing guidelines.
Fantastic, thankyou that was so informative and i took a few things away to check on my horse and I am happy to say that a few things I think i'm doing wright :)
This was really good! For me what I enjoyed was learning the physiology between the horse and the bridle fit. I intend to watch this video again when tacking up to compare what my setup is. THANK YOU!
Thank you for sharing this. I had not realized the TMJ affect on bridle fit. It also made me check my horses' halter fit. I keep halters on during turn out, and that means 12 hrs a day. Never really considered their fit beyond not too loose/ tight, and I have owned horses 40+ years!
This was super helpful! I always kind of worried that my browband was too tight on my mare and bought the next size up which is way too big. M I’m going to try an old schooling bridle I have just to see if it sits clear of the bones better. Never thought about the buckles before!
Fabulous content, thankyou. For giving physiological rationale to all the important aspects, was invaluable. I'll be assessing closely next time I'm bridling! ❤
Yes I too was curious as to her opinion on how tight the noseband and the flash should be. And what is the purpose of the flash. With 3 different dressage trainers I hear 3 very different things :). Ahhh, horses!
Please do tell what your 3 trainers say, I'm very interested! Basic line for me is the horse LOOKS comfortable and happy in it's demeanour and should be able to open it's mouth and move the tongue. If it has to strapped shut then there is something terribly wrong with either the bit/and/or the rider. My own mare happily reaches for the bit when putting bridle on and we do not use a flash. Sadly I see some riders with flash so tight the poor horse can barely breathe! And we have the Blue Tongue scenario too. Sorry to go on!
Great question. You want to make sure that your horse can move their jaw and chew like they can with their bridle off. You can test by giving your horse a cookie with their bridle on. About 2 stacked fingers is usually a good place to start.
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I recently had my eventer fitted for a dressage and jumping bit with Tara. She was amazing to work with and we all learned a lot. We found 2 new bits that my horse went very well in. Really happy with the experience and glad I signed up for it. As mentioned in this video, I am one of the guilty ones who had the wrong sized bit on my horse and had it adjusted too loose 😅
Thank you for this! Would love more videos on fitting tack correctly. Anything from halter to saddle to boots. Showing everything when it has the wrong fit and why would also be great to have in a video😇
This was extremely helpful! Learning about the pressure points to avoid was important. Thank you! ❤
Please do this for a double bridle as well!! Great video!
Great suggestion!
thanks Amelia this was unbeleivably helfull been riding all my life never knew this AT ALL! I HAVE MADE SOME RATHER EXPENSIVE ADJUSTMENTS BUT WOW what a differnce those changes made, i hope my mare feels so much better from these changes
You're so welcome!
Super video! Now I understand much more about head anatomy and how we can adjust strips properly.❤ thank you
This was great,will check my bit fit and bridle today ! Thank you !!
Totally missed the flash, so very important, and agree, how tight the noseband? Personally I like to see a horse able to open mouth and chew
When I was getting certified as an instructor, I was taught that two finger widths should fit between the bridge of the nose and the cavesson or noseband. This is FEI regulation I believe, page 9 of the FEI eventing guidelines.
Fantastic, thankyou that was so informative and i took a few things away to check on my horse and I am happy to say that a few things I think i'm doing wright :)
This was really good! For me what I enjoyed was learning the physiology between the horse and the bridle fit.
I intend to watch this video again when tacking up to compare what my setup is.
THANK YOU!
Glad it was helpful!
Excelent advises. Is a very difficult issue but my horses worth that I know everything about it.
Extremely helpful and informative. Off to the barn to check my bit fit!
Love it!
Please make more videos like this explaining tack and "accessories" and proper fit
Good idea. I will put it on the list!
Thank you for sharing this. I had not realized the TMJ affect on bridle fit. It also made me check my horses' halter fit. I keep halters on during turn out, and that means 12 hrs a day. Never really considered their fit beyond not too loose/ tight, and I have owned horses 40+ years!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you - great info and a great reminder to check regularly :)😀
This was super helpful! I always kind of worried that my browband was too tight on my mare and bought the next size up which is way too big. M I’m going to try an old schooling bridle I have just to see if it sits clear of the bones better. Never thought about the buckles before!
This was a very interesting topic and overlooked. Thank you for the important information. 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Great info! More on this please!
Fabulous content, thankyou. For giving physiological rationale to all the important aspects, was invaluable. I'll be assessing closely next time I'm bridling! ❤
Thank you! Please let me know how you get on
Excellent, thank you 😊
You’re welcome 😊
I’ve had to piece my bridle or have custom made for each horse
Fantastic and concise.
Glad you liked it
Yes I too was curious as to her opinion on how tight the noseband and the flash should be. And what is the purpose of the flash. With 3 different dressage trainers I hear 3 very different things :). Ahhh, horses!
Please do tell what your 3 trainers say, I'm very interested! Basic line for me is the horse LOOKS comfortable and happy in it's demeanour and should be able to open it's mouth and move the tongue. If it has to strapped shut then there is something terribly wrong with either the bit/and/or the rider. My own mare happily reaches for the bit when putting bridle on and we do not use a flash. Sadly I see some riders with flash so tight the poor horse can barely breathe! And we have the Blue Tongue scenario too. Sorry to go on!
Tara is great
Thank you!
Awesome video, thank you.
This is so important. We want our horse to be as comfortable as possible. Is this a public video that I can share?
Yes! Share away!
Thank you so much!
I was always taught that the facial crest was called the bars of the cheek?
Should the bridoon be wider than the weymouth
This was great but i was waiting to hear about the flash how tight ?
That's amazing! Let me know how you get on!
When and why use a flash noseband? How tight should it be? She skipped past this piece.
Thank you for the suggestion for another video!
How tight should the noseband be?
Great question. You want to make sure that your horse can move their jaw and chew like they can with their bridle off. You can test by giving your horse a cookie with their bridle on. About 2 stacked fingers is usually a good place to start.
I don't believe nose bands are good and very seldom necessary problem comes at very start of breaking in first bit bridle handler rider etc ❤