Kim Gentry Bit Fitting Clinic
6/1/2019 − 6/2/2019
BIT CONSULTATION CLINIC: $150 per snaffle, $200 per double, and $225 for both ($100 deposit required to reserve your spot)
Discover the Best Bit for Your Horse!
*Dressage *Eventers *Jumpers * Hunters
Participate in this unique clinic to find the right bit for your horse. You’ll have the opportunity to try a large variety of bits and be expertly guided through the process. Get immediate feedback from your horse and often times riders feel dramatic changes in how horses go. We encourage riders and their trainers to participate!
Try a wide variety of bits in one session
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Eliminate the guess work of finding the right bit for your horse
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Find a solution for contact and mouth issues
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Work with an experienced International Grand Prix trainer who will expertly guide you through the process
Kim is an accomplished international Grand Prix rider and trainer that works with all levels for horses and riders in her Bit Consultation Clinics. Her experience as a rider, trainer and USDF L Judge brings a unique set of skills to the bit fitting and trail 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 to the clinic for participants to try during their sessions. She will measure the mouth and look at the overall anatomy of the mouth and watch the horse go under saddle then work different bits. The goal is to find the bit that the horse is most comfortable in and the horse demonstrates this pretty clearly.
Bits: We fit the leading brands and bring many samples for you to try. These bits are innovative and are designed with the comfort of the horse in mind. We are able to order any bit carried by these manufactures in the US.
Tips: Please make sure your cheek piece and rein buckles are clean and pliable. This makes changing bits easier. Bring a halter to take your horse back to the barn in when finished with your session.
Organizer Notes
Clinic Format:
Kim watches each rider begin to warm up normally in their regular bridle and bit(s) and evaluates how the horse responds to the pressure from the bit(s), bridle and rein aids. Once she gets a "read" on what is going on, the fun begins! She will introduce new bits and possibly a bridle change based on the horse's mouth conformation and habits. Then the rider gets to play with the new toys providing Kim with valuable feedback along the way of how the changes feel in the reins. Kim then correlates what the rider says with what she sees from the horse as she continues through her decision-tree until she finds the right combination that is comfortable for the horse. Sometimes this process takes only 20 minutes, sometimes it takes an hour, it all depends on the the particular situation.
Acceptance Policy:
*Limited Availability! Space reserved only when payment is received*
Participant MUST submit their signed electronic Liability Release, Negative Coggins Certificate and pay the deposit when registering.
**Remember for spring clinics, have your spring vaccines completed at least a week prior to shipping so your horse's immune system isn't unnecessarily stressed
Refund Policy:
If you can’t ride for any reason, event organizer will attempt to fill your spot off the waiting list. If there is no waiting list, it is your job to find your own replacement. If no replacement rider is found, registration fees will not be refunded.
Stabling:
Day stalls are provided at no cost as long as they are left clean
Overnight stabling:
If overnight stabling is desired, submit payment with registration fees
a. After 3 pm prior afternoon arrival allowed at no additional charge. Arrival before 3 pm will incur an additional stabling day fee.
b. DHF staff will feed participant-provided pre-measured hay/grain meals at barn feeding times and night check. Make sure to review your horse's feeding instructions with a DHF staff member upon your arrival and write the details on your stall card.
c. Please help us keep DHF neat and tidy by cleaning your stall, cross ties, parking lots, driveways, and dry lots.
Camping:
We have limited availability to plug in trailers for camping onsite at $10 per night. We also occasionally have availability in our camper ($50 per night) or living quarters trailer ($35 per night). Please inquire about these directly with Jen@myDHF.com
2 Day Clinic Instructor: Kim Gentry
$150.00
- Deposit to Hold Spot $100.00
Daily Audit
$25.00
Full Audit
$40.00
- Haul-in Fee$15.00
- Day StallFREE
- Full Stabling$50.00
- RV/Camping Hookup$10.00
Tests/Experience
Administrative Information
Ride Time: Clinic Schedule:
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Trailer Direction: nterstate 75 S to Exit 36 – “Franklin/OH 123”
Turn left on OH 123 – go 4.3 miles
Turn left on OH 122 East – go 3.6 miles (the road changes names to Old 122 at the light at State Route 48)
Turn left on Weisenberger Road – go 0.5 miles to mailbox #4080 on the right side
From the South, using I71:
Interstate 71 N to Exit #28 – “Lebanon/South Lebanon”
Turn right onto State Route 48 – go 5.9 miles (the road changes names to 42 Bypass at 3.8 miles and again when it becomes Miller Rd at 5.5 miles)
Turn right on Drake Road – go 2.2 miles
Turn left on Old 122 – go 0.4 miles
Turn right on Weisenberger Road – go 0.5 miles to mailbox #4080 on the right side
From the South, using I75:
Interstate 75 N to Exit #32 – “Middletown”
Turn right on OH 122 East – go 7.3 miles (the road changes names to Old 122 at the light at State Route 48)
Turn left on Weisenberger Road – go 0.5 miles to mailbox #4080 on the right side
From the East:
Interstate 71 S to Ext #45 – “Waynesville”
Turn right on OH 73 West – go 8.7 miles
Turn left on US 42 S – go 3.4 miles
Turn right on Old 122 (at flashing light) – go 3.0 miles
Turn right on Weisenberger Road – go 0.5 miles to mailbox #4080 on the right side
Change Policy: Changes are not permitted.
Refund Policy: No refunds.-
Entry Option(s)
Secure Spot: Pay in full via STRIDER Pay Deposit via STRIDER and the remainder by check
Secure Spot: Pay in full via STRIDER
