Bits N’ Such Equestrian

A bit isn't a one-size-fits-all piece of equipment and thankfully, it doesn't have to be.

This is one of the many reasons I carry Bomber Bits. They are handmade and highly customizable, giving us literally thousands of possible combinations and configurations to work with.

From mouthpiece shape and thickness to ports, cheek pieces, materials, and dimensions, we can build a bit around the individual horse rather than simply choosing the closest standard option.

Bombers bits are handmade and can be fully customized to the individual horse.
And when we say customized, we mean it.

There are literally thousands of possible combinations and configurations to consider - from mouthpiece shape and thickness to ports, cheek pieces, materials, and dimensions.

That level of customization means we're not limited to choosing the "closest" standard bit off the shelf.

We can select a design based on the horse's:
• Mouth and tongue anatomy
• Jaw and palate space
• Tongue thickness
• Individual pressure sensitivities
• Training and discipline
• Previous bitting history
• Injuries, asymmetries, or deformities

That last one is especially important.
Not every horse has a textbook-shaped mouth.

Previous injuries, dental changes, congenital deformities, or other anatomical differences can make a standard bit uncomfortable or simply inappropriate. A truly customizable bit gives us the ability to work with those individual differences rather than trying to make the horse fit the bit.

The goal isn't to find the most expensive bit or the most complicated bit.
It's to find the right bit for that specific horse.

Thousands of options means we can stop asking, "Which standard bit is closest?"
And start asking, "What does this horse actually need?"

That's the value of custom bitting. The more accurately we can match the equipment to the horse's anatomy, the better opportunity we have for clear communication and comfort.

Host a Kim Gentry bit fitting clinic to your barn!

Every horse is different and finding the right bit starts with understanding the individual horse, not simply choosing a product from a catalog.

Kim travels and hosts bit fitting clinics where she evaluates each horse’s anatomy, current bit, response to pressure, and the communication between horse and rider.

During a fitting, we look at:
✔ Mouth conformation and available space
✔ Tongue and palate shape
✔ Mouthpiece design and pressure distribution
✔ The horse’s response in the current bit
✔ Finding the most appropriate tool for clear, comfortable communication
✔ An appropriate bit for each horse considering where it currently is in it's training relating to both strength and skill level

The goal of this session is not to find the “strongest” bit or the most popular bit.
The goal is to find the bit that helps your horse understand, relax, and perform with confidence.

Interested in hosting a clinic at your barn? Reach out to schedule a date or learn more about bringing professional bit fitting to your area.
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At the end of the day, bit fitting comes down to one important question:
Where do I need to relieve pressure to allow better and more effective communication with the horse?

Our goal is not to put every horse into the mildest bit possible or to choose a bit based on what we think should work for their discipline or job. The goal is to find the bit that best suits the horse's anatomy and allows the horse to understand the rider’s communication while staying relaxed, confident, and comfortable.

Some horses prefer a softer, more subtle feel. Others may actually go better in a bit that provides a clearer, more defined signal. While a particular bit may seem “stronger” from the outside, the most important factor is how the individual horse responds to it. If a horse is comfortable, accepting the contact, and communicating well with the rider, that information matters.

Good bit fitting is about relieving pressure and making the horse more comfortable. And, bitting shouldn't replace good training.

2 super days at Scenic River Farms doing bit and bridle fittings! Now onto Columbus, OH!

Congratulations to Ben McWhorter and Dalia for winning individual Gold in the juniors today!! I’m so happy to have been a part of his journey on several levels!!

More gold for Bits N’ Such clients! Congratulations to sisters Alicia and Allison Berger on their successes at NAYC yesterday and today! Alicia won team Gold yesterday in the U25 team competition and then went on to silver in the individual competition today. Younger sister Allison matched her sister’s team gold today in the Young Rider Team Competition! Congratulations to both!!
Photo credit to coach Jan Ebeling

Congratulations to our Bits N’ Such client Ben McWhorter and Dalia on being the highest scoring Junior horse and rider combination today in the team competition at the NAYRC!!