The Truth About Horse Bits: Mechanics, Fit, and Ethics ft. Chloe Johnson, Bit Fitter

The Truth About Horse Bits: Mechanics, Fit, and Ethics ft. Chloe Johnson, Bit Fitter

From Making Milestones by Shelby Dennis

May 28, 2026 · 1h 2m

About this episode

Shelby interviews Chloe Johnson about horse bits, their mechanics, fit, and ethical considerations in horse training.

In this episode, Shelby interviews a special guest, Chloe Johnson, a certified bit fitter and equine health advocate, discusses the mechanics of bits, the importance of proper fit, and ethical practices in horse training. She shares insights on common equipment issues, industry misconceptions, and the future of humane horsemanship. Key Topics Horse bit mechanics and fit Common oral damage from bits Ethical considerations in horse equipment Industry misconceptions and marketing tactics Future of humane horsemanship and organizations Where to find Chloe: SpottedhorseLLC.com https://www.instagram.com/spottedhorsellc/ Support the podcast: ⁠http://patreon.com/sdequus⁠ ⁠buymeacoffee.com/sdequus⁠ ⁠shopmilestoneeq.com Order my new book: ⁠⁠milestoneequestrian.ca/publications⁠⁠

People in this episode

Host: Shelby Dennis

Guest: Chloe Johnson

Topics covered

  • horse bit mechanics
  • proper fit
  • ethical practices in horse training
  • common equipment issues
  • industry misconceptions
  • humane horsemanship

Keywords

  • horse bits
  • bit fitter
  • equine health
  • ethical horsemanship
  • equipment issues
  • industry misconceptions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SpottedhorseLLC.com, Instagram, milestoneequestrian.ca

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