Equine Bits and Bods

16/09/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐨?

Equine sports massage is more than simply helping your horse relax.

The aim is to work with the horse's muscles and soft tissues to support normal muscle function, movement and recovery.

It may help to
• Reduce muscle tension and stiffness
• Maintain flexibility and range of movement
• Support recovery following exercise and competition
• Identify areas of tension, sensitivity or changes in muscle tone
• Support your horse's comfort and overall wellbeing

Massage is one part of a bigger picture. Training, fitness, nutrition, dental care, saddle fit and appropriate veterinary care all play an important role in keeping a horse performing at their best.

Sports massage can be a useful part of a horse's ongoing performance and wellbeing program.

Every horse is different, so treatments are tailored to the individual horse, their workload and their needs.

𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐬,
𝐖𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐬.

15/09/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝?

As a bit fitter, this is one of the questions I get asked most—along with:

𝑆ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝐼 𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑎 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒-𝑗𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑, 𝑑𝑜𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑒-𝑗𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑, 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑠𝑒-𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑟 𝑓𝑖𝑥𝑒𝑑-𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑘 𝑏𝑖𝑡?

The truth is there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Every horse’s mouth is different, and each horse has their own preference when it comes to tongue and bar pressure.

During a bit fitting, I’ll assess your horse’s mouth conformation, including their tongue size, bars and cheeks. I’ll also check how your current bit and bridle fit.

The next step is watching you ride in your current bit so I can see how your horse is going and look for any signs of discomfort or resistance.

From there, I’ll recommend a few suitable bits for you to try during the appointment, based on your horse’s individual needs.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗹𝘆.

Think your horse could benefit from a fitting?

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘀,
𝗪𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗯𝘀.

10/09/2026

01/09/2026

Appointments available Saturday 12th PM, Clackline, Bakers Hill, Wundowie area Message to book.

27/08/2026

Appointments available Wednesday 2nd September.
Grass Valley/Northam area Massage or Bit fitting.
Message to book

Send a message to learn more

20/08/2026

A little update from Equine Bits and Bods 🦄♥

Starting a small business while working full-time means appointments can be a little limited… but I’m excited to announce that from the 2nd of September I will be available every second Wednesday, as well as my usual weekend appointments!

Building Equine Bits and Bods into something that can eventually allow me to reduce my full-time work hours takes time — and the support of my wonderful clients means so much. Every booking, recommendation and share helps me grow this little business and hopefully create more availability for you in the future.

Thank you for supporting my small business and trusting me with your horses 🦄✨

Weekend and every-second-Wednesday appointments are now available — send me a message to book!

20/08/2026

One appointment left Saturday 22nd approx 3pm Stoneville to Wundowie. Message to book 🦄

09/08/2026

Does your horse have a foamy mouth?

Salivation is a natural response when a horse has a bit in their mouth. Saliva lubricates the mouth, helps prevent the tissues from becoming dry and uncomfortable, and allows the bit to move more comfortably.

But there is a difference between normal salivation and excessive foaming.

🚩 A very wet, excessively foamy mouth may indicate:
• Too much pressure on the tongue
• The horse struggling to swallow comfortably
• The bit not allowing enough room for the tongue
• Excessive movement or instability of the bit
• Tension or discomfort in the mouth

Every horse is different, and the amount of salivation can vary — so it’s important to look at the whole picture, including your horse’s behavior, mouth, contact and response to the bit.

If your horse is showing signs of discomfort, a professional bit fit can help determine whether the bit is suitable and comfortable for your horse. 🐎

📩 Equine Bits and Bods
Bit Fitting • Equine Sports Massage

06/08/2026

👇 Top Tip Thursday!
Do you use Leather, sweet iron or barrel bits? Does your bit squeak?
Oil them!

Vegetable oil or olive oil conditions them nicely. Stops wear, cracking, rough patches even squeaking!