Events Calendar
An evening with James Cooling, Horse Fit Bit Consultant, who will be here to discuss the importance of bit and bridle fit to improve a horse’s comfort, biomechanics and their welfare.
Horse Fit Bit believe that the correct fit of both a bit and bridle are equally as important as saddle fit and should not be left to trial and error. James is an accomplished horseman with 35 years of experience across the disciplines; has qualifications in Lorinary Science, Saddle Fitting, BHS stages and has worked with Monty Roberts on a number of different projects.
During the evening, James will cover:
- bit and bridle fit to improve horse’s comfort and biomechanics.
- dispelling some traditional myths surrounding bitting.
- looking at some of the latest research on bitting and bridle fit.
- understanding anatomy in relation to bit and bridle fit.
- looking at behavioural and physical issues arising from poor bitting and bridle fit to improve horse’s welfare.
- looking at the function of bits/bridles and bittless bridles.
- selection of case studies.
Tickets are £5 per person, to reserve your ticket please email education@bransbyhorses.co.uk with Bit Evening’ in the subject line. Payment will be taken on arrival at the Visitor Centre. The Feedroom Café & Gift Shop will be open from 6pm and close shortly after 7pm. Please arrive in plenty of time to secure any purchases before the evening session.
An action packed fun day for children including games, face painting, animal meet and greet and much more.
Get stuck in and paint your own plant pot to keep as a memory of the day and even pot your own plant to take home and look after.
Planting and pot painting will take place in The Lodge (at the Visitor Centre) 1pm-2pm.
(£5 per person, all materials are provided)
Do you enjoy watching the birds? Now you have the chance to decorate your own Bird box here at Bransby Horses to take home and enjoy.
Bird Box decorating will take place in The Lodge 1pm-3pm, children must be supervised throughout the activity.
(£5 per person, all materials are included)
Want to know more about our lovely donkeys? Join us for a ‘Pat and Chat’ (11.30am-12.15pm), where welfare staff will be on hand to answer any questions you have and you can meet the donkeys.
This activity is FREE to take part in but donations are gratefully received.
Come along and meet some of the smallest residents here at Bransby Horses, the Miniature Shetlands! Learn more about their personalities and what it takes to care for them, welfare staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
This activity is free to take part in but donations are gratefully received.
Get stuck in and paint your own plant pot to keep as a memory of the day and even pot your own plant to take home and look after.
Planting and pot painting will take place in The Lodge (at the Visitor Centre) 1pm-2pm.
(£5 per person, all materials are provided).
Come along and meet some of the smallest residents here at Bransby Horses, the Miniature Shetlands! Learn more about their personalities and what it takes to care for them, welfare staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
This activity is free to take part in but donations are gratefully received.
Be a detective for the day! Can you find the clues around Bransby Horses and help us solve the mystery?
£3 per entry, entry forms can be purchased from the Gift Shop.
Come along and meet some of the smallest residents here at Bransby Horses, the Miniature Shetlands! Learn more about their personalities and what it takes to care for them, welfare staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
This activity is free to take part in but donations are gratefully received.
