Kim Gentry’s Bit clinics provide a totally unique opportunity to try a wide variety of bits in a one hour session. Snaffle sessions take 1 hour and double bridle sessions take approximately 1 ½ hours.
Kim is an accomplished international Grand Prix rider and trainer and works with all levels of horses and riders in her Bit Consultation Clinics. She is also a USDF Certified Instructor, L Graduate with Distinction and Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist. She has represented Australia in 3 Nations Cups and was a member of the Bronze medal Australian team in 2017. Her experience as a rider, trainer and USDF L Judge graduate brings a unique set of skills to the bit fitting and trial process. She often uses exercises that help the rider feel the subtle differences in bits.
What to Expect:
Kim will bring a variety of snaffle, double bridle bits and jumping bits for clinic participants to try during their sessions. She will measure the horse’s mouth and look at the shape and overall anatomy of mouth and watch the horse go under saddle and then work different bits. The goal is to find the bit that the horse is the most comfortable in and the horse demonstrates this pretty clearly. She also believes that finding the right bit for the horse and rider combination is important in order to achieve the best harmony between the two. You will try several (or many!) bits and be off and on your horse multiple times.
Typically horses become better in the mouth and become softer and swing more in their bodies when the right bit is found. Often you will see many happier riders too as there is a better and more harmonious connection between horse and rider. Sometimes there are very dramatic changes in how horses go and sometimes the changes are subtle but very important changes.
The day runs like a normal riding clinic and auditors are encouraged to learn by watching the individual sessions. There is often active participation from auditors and great discussions about the sessions. The changes in how the horses go are very visible to auditors.
Bits: Kim fits the leading brands of bits and brings MANY samples for you to try. These bits are innovative and are designed with the comfort of the horse in mind. Kim is able to order any bit carried by these manufacturers’ warehouses in the US.
Please make sure that your cheek piece and rein buckles are clean and pliable! We will be swapping bits out often and it is much easier if these parts are clean and easy to open and close. Also bring a halter to take your horse back to the barn/trailer with when we are finished with your session.
Please contact me if you are interested in reserving a slot; $100 Deposit will be required to guarantee a spot. Auditing will be $20/day.
Expenses not included in price below and will be calculated and divided between participants (airfare, hotel and Kim’s meals).
$125 per snaffle session (1hour)
$225 per double session (includes a snaffle), and combined flat and jumping bit sessions. Doubles and multiple bit sessions (snaffle and jumping bit) require 1.5hrs.
**NO VIDEOING IS ALLOWED**
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