Experts and Collaborators
Collaborator and Advisor
L.A.B. Equestrian
L.A.B Equestrian is run by Laura Burtt. An already established NCCP Equestrian Canada competition coach, Laura furthered her education by traveling to the UK and becoming a Lantra Certified Neue Schule Bit and Bridle Fitter, the second one in Canada to hold this certification. Laura also holds a certificate in equine bits and bitting science as well as a diploma in lorinery science.
Located in New Brunswick, Canada and run out of Green Meadow Stables an established boarding and lesson facility. Laura will travel all the East Coast provinces as well as Quebec for your bit and bridle fitting needs.
"Your bit is a communication tool that translates the riders ask, when the horse is comfortable in the bit and bridle , tension, and resistance is reduced and your horses overall way of going is improved by creating comfort and relaxation."
Designed By LAB Equestrian
This bit is a special design of Laura Burtt, owner of LAB Equestrian, NCCP Equestrian Canada competition coach and a LANTRA certified bit fitter.
SmoothRide Blue bits are made of sweet iron that is known to be more palatable to picky horses.
This bit features a curved mouthpiece as well as cleverly designed lozenge which continues along the anatomical shape of the bit. The curvature in this bit creates a mild tongue relief if worn in the classic way.
The loose ring, eggbutt, D-Ring, elevator and gag bits of this line can be used “upside down” to provide mild bar relief and give you a hint whether your horse prefers more pressure to be directed towards the center or the side of the tongue above bars.
We find this to be a great starter bit and a less expensive alternative to other premium bits as it is versatile, generally well accepted and tends to take up less space in the horse’s mouth without being unnecessarily harsh than many other alternatives.
We find that horses that resist the flat links often seen in classic double jointed snaffles tend to like the smoothness of this bit.
This bit features a Fulmer cheekpiece which is a combination between a full cheek that offers stability through the turns and a loose ring that brings about more responsiveness compared to a fixed cheekpiece.
Mouthpiece thickness: 15mm
Please note that sweet iron bits oxidise naturally and the blue parts will over time develop a thin layer of rust and turn brown/grey. This is by design as the "rust" is what creates the taste so many horses love.
Collaborator and Advisor
Double L Equine Osteopathy
Double L Equine Osteopathy is run by Laura Lieknina, DVM whose experience blends a unique perspective between equine health, wellness and performance.
Laura started her career riding youngstock and sales horses for famous yards such as Zangersheide, Paul Shockemohle and Karl Cox in Europe. Her experiences riding led her to study and become a practicing FEI vet and a fully qualified equine osteopath treating horses ranging from hobby to Olympic levels.
When not busy treating at her homebase in Belgium Laura helps her partner Jason train and sell young horses from first steps under saddle all the way to the Grand Prix.