Are Your Bit & Bridle Helping or Hindering?

Learn how anatomy, movement, and communication influence bit and bridle fit — and what your horse may be telling you.

With LANTRA-certified bit & bridle fitter Stephanie Brown-Beamer

📍 April 17–18
📍 National Equestrian Center (Lake St. Louis, MO)

What You'll Experience

This is a structured, education-first clinic designed to help riders think more clearly about their equipment choices.

Over two days, you will see:

  • 12 live bit and bridle fittings across disciplines
  • Real-time explanation of each assessment
  • A 90-minute educational lecture on anatomy, biomechanics, and communication
  • Moderated discussion and Q&A

This is learning you can apply immediately.

Who Is This For?

This clinic is designed for riders who:

  • Feel unsure if their current bit truly suits their horse
  • Experience resistance, inconsistency, or tension under saddle
  • Want to understand why a horse responds the way it does
  • Ride Western or English and want principles that apply across both

No advanced technical background required — only curiosity and a willingness to learn.

Choose Your Experience

Register as an Auditor

Observe the full clinic, including all fittings and the lecture.

Seating is limited and this is a special opportunity to watch an expert.

  • Watch real horses assessed in real time
  • Hear the decision-making process explained
  • Attend one or both days

Ideal for riders who want understanding without bringing a horse.

Register As An Auditor

Book a Fitting Appointment

Fittings are approximately one-hour with your horse, conducted within the clinic setting.

Only 12 Fitting Appointments Available. Don't wait to reserve yours!

  • Individual assessment of your current setup
  • Evaluation of anatomy, movement, and response
  • Educational discussion of options and considerations

Includes:

  • 1 stall (1 night/day)
  • 2 bags of shavings

Additional:

  • Stall night: $28
  • Shavings: $12/bag
Book a Fitting Appointment

Reserve VIP Experience

A premium way to attend the clinic.

Just 8 tables are available.

  • Reserved 4-person table arena-side
  • Close proximity to all fitting demonstrations
  • Friday evening meet & greet with Stephanie
  • Enhanced comfort and viewing experience
Reserve VIP Experience

Event Details

Still unsure if this is for you?

If your horse shows resistance, tension, or inconsistency — this clinic will help you understand why.

About The Instructor

Stephanie Brown-Beamer is a LANTRA-certified bit and bridle fitter and the founder of Horse By Horse LLC. Trained through an internationally recognized, research-based certification program, Stephanie works with riders across disciplines to evaluate equipment through the lens of anatomy, biomechanics, and communication.

Her approach emphasizes careful observation, thoughtful assessment, and education for the rider. Rather than relying on trends or quick fixes, Stephanie helps horse owners better understand how anatomy, movement, balance, and rider influence shape each horse’s response to a bit and bridle.

Throughout this clinic, Stephanie will conduct each fitting personally while explaining her thought process in real time, giving both fitting participants and auditors the opportunity to better understand not only what decisions are made, but why.

Location & Facility

Hosted at the National Equestrian Center

The clinic will take place at the National Equestrian Center in Lake St. Louis — a professional facility designed for high-level equestrian events.

With a dedicated arena, warm-up space, and on-site stabling, the environment supports a structured and efficient experience for both riders and auditors.

This program is made possible in partnership with St. Charles County Parks, supporting accessible equestrian education in the region.

About the GHE Learning Center

The GHE Learning Center was created to make practical, meaningful equestrian education more accessible to riders and horse owners.

Through clinics, scholarships, and community programming, the Learning Center focuses on helping riders better understand their horses—how they move, how they respond, and how thoughtful decisions improve both performance and welfare.

The Annual Horsemanship Forum serves as the Learning Center’s flagship event, bringing respected educators and engaged riders together for in-depth, education-first programming.

This clinic marks the launch of that effort.

When people learn better, horses live better.

Register Today

Spots are limited — especially fitting appointments.

👉 Register as an Auditor

👉 Reserve VIP Experience

👉 Book a Fitting Appointment (12 total)