Professional Training in Equine Equipment Ergonomics | Specialization in bit and bridle fitting
Do you really want to be able to help horses by adjusting their tack correctly? And train you professionally to become an equine consultant specializing in the adjustment of bits, bridles and bitless bridles?
From October 2025, Equibitfit is launching a renewed professional training course, specially developed for people who want to immerse themselves in the adaptation of horse equipment such as bits, bridles and bitless bridles, with a view to well-being, functionality and substantiated knowledge.
What can you expect?
During the training, you will receive a broad and practice-oriented foundation in bit and bridle fitting. Topics covered include: the anatomy of the head and mouth, the effect of different bits and bridles, behavior and stress signals, fit and choice of equipment, rider influence, biomechanics, ethics and communication with owners and other professionals.
What you can expect in terms of content and structure:
- 70 hours of theory (online in English), including personal follow-up
- 80 hours of practice with horses and riders of various levels and disciplines
- Space for interaction, feedback and individual guidance
- Total duration of the training: max. 6 months
- Brand-independent and widely applicable across all disciplines
- Intended for independent professional practice as bit, bridle and bitless fitter
You will be guided by a team of experienced and varied teachers, with specializations in behavior, biomechanics, saddle fitting, equine dentistry, among others. In this way, you learn to look at and advise from several angles, adapted to the situation of each horse.
Practical information
- Theoretical start : end of October 2025 (available online after registration)
- Practical weeks: February – March 2026
- Consecutive days at locations in Belgium and France, so that it can also be well planned for participants from other countries.
- New session: February 2026
- We do our best to register the training at the CRKBO, which means that it meets the quality requirements of professional training
- Cost information: €4,500 (incl. 21% VAT) (including access to all materials, personal support and exam times)
- An admission interview is part of the registration process, so that we can see together if the program is a good fit for your background and ambitions
Why choose Equibitfit?
Since 2017, Equibitfit has been training equine ergonomists. The training has been developed from practical experience, by a multidisciplinary team, with a focus on what you really need to work independently. You will learn independent advice from the brand, work with real clients and work with other professionals such as veterinarians, osteopaths or teachers.
Due to the international set-up and the combination of online theory courses and compact practice weeks, the training is suitable for participants from several countries. Alumni are now active in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada and Taiwan, among others.
Interest?
Are you ready to get started and/or would you like to receive more information? Please fill out the non-binding contact form via our website. We are happy to think along with you!
Les intervenants
Géraldine Vandevenne
Géraldine Vandevenne’s role will be to guide the students throughout the training in addition to giving them some lessons.
Olivia Turner
Equine and bit behaviorist and bridle fitter, graduate in animal behavior and animal welfare, equine science and bitfitting. Olivia is based in Great Britain.
Dr Karin Leibbrandt
Veterinarian specialized in rehabilitation and horse training. She has developed her own working method for horses with cervical problems, back problems or lameness. Karin practices in the Netherlands in her rehabilitation center and has also written a book.
Dr Ilse van den Broeck
Veterinarian specializing in equine dentistry. Ilse has specialized in this field and has her own clinic for dental care of horses in Belgium.
Thirza Hendriks
Scientist and horse trainer specializing in the study of movement. She is based in the Netherlands and South Africa and regularly travels to Italy, Sweden, USA, Taiwan and Australia. Thirza is part of the Equine studies team specialized in horse dissection and she has her own company and training in Functional Training.
Roos Dyson
Specialized in rider posture, graduated as Akasha Zit Coach, among others. As an instructor and with her method, Roos travels to Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal and has practiced in Germany and China. She has her own company and training: Gepaard met een lach.
Annette Timmer
Horse iridologist with over 20 years of experience and who has her own certified training in equine iridology.
Sheena Dua
Specialized in carriage driving, she manages her own stable of carriage horses in Bocholt in Belgium.
Michael Feys
Qualified hoof trimmer, together with his wife he runs a horse breeding farm.
Isabelle Mertens
Psychologist and jury for Icelandic horses. Isabelle therefore has experience with people and with the horse sector.
Caroline Arendt
Qualified saddler. She has also followed the basic bit and birlde fitting course. She has launched a new saddle herself and runs her business in Belgium.
