The Athletic Horse Bit and Bridle Fit Consultancy & Equine Bodywork

30/03/2026

Thank you Belinda for taking the time to leave a review for me. It was a pleasure helping you and your beautiful Arab girl 🐴

29/03/2026

Yesterday I spent a windy morning in Newent working with BHS Senior coach / BHSII, James Jackson, what an absolute joy to see his young horse, Vigo working so lightly, comfortably and confidently in both a snaffle and in his very first weymouth set.

I absolutely love James’ classical training ethos.

Don’t mind admitting I had to take a step stool with me to this one as at 18hh, Vigo is probably one of my tallest horses I have seen. Thankfully Vigo has very good manners 🙏

We used a weymouth bridle from my EvoEquine LTD toolkit and tried bits from Fager, Stubben and Neue Schule. We settled on a Fager / Neue Schule combo.

25/03/2026

Always lovely to receive a positive review but more importantly to learn how much happier the four legged client is. And I just love the ‘happy ears’ comment 😍. Many clients book in for a bit consultation only, but the bridle check is part of that and absolutely integral.

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Eleanor 😊

24/03/2026

Funny how things come full circle… a few years ago I would’ve loved to get my hands on a pink bit — and now I’m excited to be adding them to my range 💗

Introducing Aster Bits, as used by Sophie Seymour. Beautifully made, high-quality bits that fit your horse as well as looking aesthetically pleasing.

But they are more than just a pretty face — they are designed with comfort and performance in mind ✨

Please get in touch if you would like to try one of them during a consultation. I also have a discount code 😍

23/03/2026

23/03/2026

Running through a typical day; a bitless to bit consultation, a baby horse’s first bit and bridle and a unhappy hacker turned into a happy one! All in a Day’s work!! 😍

22/03/2026

I love helping all horses and riders but last week I was lucky enough to be invited for the day to Saskia Davies Eventing and Coaching. I love helping all sorts of horses and riders but if I am honest, it’s not every day I get to work with a 3* International Event Rider and it was both an honour and a pleasure.

I didn’t get photos of everyone sadly but it was fabulous to meet some of Saskia’s horses as well as some of her clients. Great positive day with some great outcomes for everyone. Especially Paddy’s owner who freely admitted (after our session) she was sceptical a bit consultant could help with her horse’s inconsistent contact (together we smashed it with a much happier Paddy!)
Plus, the sun shone down on us all.

Thank you Saskia for the opportunity and your infectious enthusiasm for the horse and their welfare which is so lovely to see. Looking forwards to my next visit at the end of the month.

22/03/2026

I have space along the below route on WEDNESDAY 22nd MARCH 🐴

Please PM for more information 😊.

I am a LANTRA qualfied bridle fitter; a LANTRA qualified Independent bit and bridle fit consultant carry many different brands of bits and bridles; I hold a Neue Schule bitting science qualification and am a member of EAPER "Ethos Accredited Professionals Equine Register" & Society of Master Saddlers member. I am also a member of IRVAP (Institute of Registered Veterinary and Animal Physiotherapists).

Please PM for more information / pricing please check out my website / reviews 😍. Thank you.

www.theathletichorse.co.uk

21/03/2026

After a very long but enjoyable day down in sunny Gloucestershire on Thursday I came home just in time to have dinner and then settle down to one of the most amazing webinars organised by Centaur Biomechanics.
Olivia Turner’s approach to bit consulting is absolutely where welfare based bit consulting and common sense collide in perfect union. Great to add to the learning and to feel I am on the same page with so much of what Olivia shared and to consolidate what I feel I already know. We never stop learning from these amazing creatures and we owe it to them to be as educated and well equipped (in every sense of the word) to aid their comfort and wellbeing in all we ask of them.

17/03/2026

The hyoid, it’s much like a key to the rest of the body and hugely influential. A landmark for both bit and bridle fitting and also as a bodyworker. Do not underestimate the impact a correct bit and well fitted bridle has on the function of the hyoid and its attachments.

16/03/2026

I have been a bit quiet on here posting as it has been a bit manic! Great to recap on first aid training and this was a specific equestrian course. Fingers crossed I never need to use it!!
Medi-K were a great training provider who I would recommend and it’s a well worth way to spend a day x

16/03/2026

That’s my membership of EAPER renewed for another 12 months ensuring my consulting follows welfare ethos at all times, ongoing CPD and support.

Best of all it has introduced me to a small group of like-minded bit consultants who are collectively the most knowledgeable and supportive people I am privileged to know. ❤️

Here’s to our next 12 months 🎉