The Academy Bit Fitting Course

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The Academy’s Equine Bit Fitting Course has been established to meet a growing call for an understanding of how to fit bits to horses. Always keen to share our knowledge and improve horse welfare, we have responded by creating formal training for those who are passionate about improving the health, welfare and performance of their equine clients.

The Academy’s Equine Bit Fitting Course is designed for those who have a strong desire to fit bits and bridles, offer bitting advice, and are passionate about improving the performance and well-being of their equine clients. By undertaking this course, you can expect to undergo rigorous training that is focused on the intrinsic mechanical operation of the bit and how the horse is affected by the bit and bridle.

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Is the course right for me and what do I get out of it?

All you need to undergo the training is a passion for promoting horse-welfare and a desire to improve your equine client’s partnership with their rider. This can be a stand-alone business for you, or can be added onto your existing service: you could even become a mentor to others on the course. By the end of the course you will have the knowledge and tools to correctly select a bit that suits horse and rider, improve the horse’s comfort and performance by conducting a holistic assessment, and know when to call another professional by asking the right questions. You will also receive training on the Avansce Synchronicity System™, enabling you to take measurements that quantify changes in the rhythm, consistency, contact and balance through the reins. This can also be used as an added service for improving the horse-rider partnership.

The Academy’s Equine Bit Fitting Course raises the standard for professional bit fitting by providing training leading to certification from an accredited body and delivering continuing education. Completion of the course enables the holder to professionally fit bits to horses, consult and offer advice to riders of all disciplines at all levels. Trainees will receive their education from highly qualified professionals with years of experience in research, education, lorinery and equestrianism. By assessing both horse and rider, a qualified bit fitter can improve a horse’s well-being and performance by supporting the progression of the partnership through the bit, and more.

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Foundations of Lorinery Science

Brief history of the bit Materials and properties of bits Bits and basic fit Action of the bit

Fundamentals of Bit Fitting

Forces through the bridle Poll pressure Head and mouth anatomy Common mouth problems

Bit for Purpose

How to choose a bit Bitted vs. Bitless Bridle designs Nosebands

The Whole Horse Approach

Anatomical connections Using technology to assess the whole horse Case Study

Business & Strategy (Optional)

Setting up a business/website VAT rules Basic book keeping

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