Ask The Experts
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Meet this month's panel of experts
Bit fitting Angela Rudrum is a qualified specialist bit fitter. She has worked in the equestrian industry for 35 years. Visit equinebitting solutions.co.uk
Moving yards Francesca Bradley BSc is the rider and yard manager at Whitegate Farm Livery, an awardwinning yard in Wales. Visit whitegate farmlivery.co.uk
Vaccinations Danielle Johnson BVScMRCVS joined Clarendon Equine veterinary practice in 2022. She is currently studying towards an advanced certificate in equine medicine. Visit clarendonequine.co.uk
Working equitation Caroline Clinkard is a working equitation rider and judge. She has competed internationally for Team GB at the highest level. Visit abweoffidal.co.uk
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Welcome to our Ask The Experts section. Over the next eight pages we solve your horsey problems with help from trusted professionals. This month's panel answers your riding and horse care questions, with advice on bit fitting, moving yards, vaccinations and working equitation. If you have a question you would like answered, get in touch today.
BIT FITTING - ANGELA RUDRUM says…
Time for a change of bit?
Q My horse has been in the same bit for the last three years, and I use it for flatwork, jumping and hacking. I recently heard that riders shouldn't use the same bit for more than 6-12 months or for every discipline. Is this true? Jessica Fisher, Flampshire
Angela says: As long as the bit works well and your horse is comfortable there is absolutely no reason to change it. Changing the bit too often can confuse some horses as the feeling the bit gives in their mouth will be different, so it can take some time for them to settle and interpret what your rein aids really mean.
Scupper his bolshy behaviour with some pre-fitting training
I would like to book a bit fitting appointment, but horse gets a bit
