This podcast episode featured Ruth Fisher, a trainer and bit/bridle fitter, discussing her journey into equestrian work and the interconnected nature of saddle and bridle fitting. Ruth shared her background starting with horses at age 8, including a formative experience with a challenging Welsh pony that taught her important lessons about getting out of the horse's way. The conversation explored how bit and bridle fitting affects overall horse performance and how it frequently intersects with saddle fitting issues. Ruth emphasized the importance of understanding anatomy and proper equipment selection. The girls and Ruth discussed the need for holistic approaches when working with horses and riders, highlighting how compensation patterns can manifest across different areas of the horse's body and equipment system. The episode concluded with mutual appreciation for collaborative approaches to solving complex equine issues.
You can find Ruth at:
https://www.facebook.com/ruthfisherbitandbridlefitter
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