The Fitting Process
What to expect from a fitting appointment
Every appointment moves through the same disciplined stages — nothing skipped, nothing assumed.
Every appointment moves through the same disciplined stages — nothing skipped, nothing assumed.
A thorough examination of your horse's mouth to assess their individual oral anatomy.
Your horse is ridden or lunged in their current setup, watched closely for contact quality and any signs of discomfort. This step also includes a bridle fitting assessment.
Typically two to three bits are trialled from an extensive fitting inventory, ridden in real work, not just held up to the mouth.
There is no obligation to order a bit through Tara. You can place your order on the day and pay for it on the day — it will be shipped to you brand new. Alternatively, you can contact her when you are ready to place your order for your new bit. Notes are taken during your fitting; if you would like to view these, please contact Tara after your fitting.
Have your current setup clean and on hand for the static evaluation.
Plan for your horse to be ridden as normal during the dynamic evaluation — arena or a safe, familiar space.
It is usually most simple to use the mobile card reader, however, checks can also be accepted.