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Episode 43: Guest: Fiona Dearing - The Value of Bit Fitting
Is your horse’s bit helping or hindering their posture? We’re joined by bit fitting professional Fiona Dearing to talk about the relevance and use of bits throughout history, and how whole body biomechanics are influenced by the comfort of the mouth.
We Discuss:
Common behavioural signs that a bit may be causing discomfort
How tongue and hyoid health link to core function and hindlimb power
Nosebands, mouthpieces, cheekpieces- the anatomy that matters when fitting bitted and bitless bridles
Real life cases where profound behaviour and postural changes have followed a bit-fitting
Plus, Fiona explaines some nuances to the common 'two wrinkle' theory about how high the bit should sit in the mouth.
🎓 Want to learn how to assess, interpret, and support your horse’s posture from the ground up? Register on the email list for our next Equine Functional Posture Course and start building a better future for your horse’s body and mind.
To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit:
Facebook: Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics
Website: https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com
To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg:
Facebook: Equine Posturelate - Sophie Vandenberg
Have any questions? Have a topic you would like to hear about?
Email us at: [email protected]
By Dr. Raquel Butler & Sophie Vandenberg5
33 ratings
If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!!
Episode 43: Guest: Fiona Dearing - The Value of Bit Fitting
Is your horse’s bit helping or hindering their posture? We’re joined by bit fitting professional Fiona Dearing to talk about the relevance and use of bits throughout history, and how whole body biomechanics are influenced by the comfort of the mouth.
We Discuss:
Common behavioural signs that a bit may be causing discomfort
How tongue and hyoid health link to core function and hindlimb power
Nosebands, mouthpieces, cheekpieces- the anatomy that matters when fitting bitted and bitless bridles
Real life cases where profound behaviour and postural changes have followed a bit-fitting
Plus, Fiona explaines some nuances to the common 'two wrinkle' theory about how high the bit should sit in the mouth.
🎓 Want to learn how to assess, interpret, and support your horse’s posture from the ground up? Register on the email list for our next Equine Functional Posture Course and start building a better future for your horse’s body and mind.
To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit:
Facebook: Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics
Website: https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com
To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg:
Facebook: Equine Posturelate - Sophie Vandenberg
Have any questions? Have a topic you would like to hear about?
Email us at: [email protected]

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