Date/Time
5/5/2026 - 5/6/2026
All day
Event Type(s)
Education
In-Person
Region 8
Event Description
If you’ve ever wondered if you had the “right” bit for your horse, and you’re seeking a better connection, this clinic is for you!
Location
Setting: In-Person
Treasure Hill Farm
Salem, CT
UNITED STATES

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Contact Person
Details
If you’ve ever wondered if you had the “right” bit for your horse, and you’re seeking a better connection, this clinic is for you!
Instructor / clinician / educator's name(s):
Kim Gentry

Opening/Closing Dates:
April 1, 2026 / April 28, 2026

Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1308493824532596/

Other details, including amount of discount to NEDA members auditing event:
Clinic openings still available!
Please contact for details.
Auditing encouraged. $10 per day

If you’ve ever wondered if you had the “right” bit for your horse, and you’re seeking a better connection, this clinic is for you!
Kim will measure the horse’s mouth and look at the shape and overall anatomy of mouth and then watch the horse go under saddle. After assessment, you will have the opportunity to ride in several (or many!) different bits to find the one that achieves the best result.

The goal is to find the bit that the horse is the most comfortable in and the horse will demonstrate this pretty clearly. Kim 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.

Expect the clinic to run similar to a regular riding clinic.
Snaffle Bit only fittings will take approximately 1.0 hour.
Double Bridle Bit fittings will take approximately 1.5 hours (and include a snaffle fitting as well).
Combination of Flat and Jumping Bit fittings will also take approximately 1.5 hours.

Contact Mary for more information and to sign up!
Auditing is encouraged!

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.


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