16/01/2026
🔹 What to Expect During a Bit & Bridle Fitting with RSO Leather 🔹
Booking a bit or bridle fitting is a valuable step in ensuring your horse is comfortable, and performing at their best whether that's out hacking or competing 😊
📍 Covering York/Yorkshire and surrounding areas
📅 Appointments available during the week and weekends, however, these fill up quickly – let’s make sure your horse is comfortable and performing happily.
Here’s what you can expect during your appointment:
✨ Initial Consultation
We’ll begin by gathering information about you and your horse, including history, current tack, and any issues you’ve noticed. I’ll assess facial and mouth conformation, head shape, and check for signs of nerve sensitivity caused by the current setup.
✨ Discussion of Behavioural Indicators
I’ll ask specific questions to understand if your horse has shown signs of evasion, discomfort, or resistance potentially linked to the bridle or bit.
✨ Ridden Assessment
Your horse will be ridden in their usual tack. This allows you to share feedback and for me to observe their movement, way of going, and any behavioural signs under saddle.
✨ Problem Solving & Planning
We’ll discuss what’s working—and what isn’t. Together, we’ll agree on realistic adjustments or changes to the bit and/or bridle to support your horse’s individual needs and your chosen discipline.
✨ Try New Setup
If changes are made (e.g. new bit, adjusted straps, bridle parts), I’ll ask to see the horse ridden again. I’ll look for improved comfort, relaxation, and freedom of movement, especially around the jaw, poll, face and all along the body.
✨ No Rush
Every horse is different—some respond quickly, others need more time. I take care to go at you and your horse’s pace.
Bridle and Bit Fitting assessments are £70 per horse. If there are 3 or more horses on the same yard, the assessment fee is £60 per horse. Depending on yard location, there may be a small travel charge.
📲 Contact me:
👉 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rso_leather
👉 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RSOleather
👉 Email rso.leather@gmail.com
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