Bitfitting and Bridlefitting Education
Become a certified bit and bridle fitting professional with ICPBC — the world’s first dedicated bit and bridle fitting education, founded over 10 years ago. Our internationally recognised courses combine bit fitting training, bridle fitting certification, and equine biomechanics education with hands-on osteopathic techniques — giving you the skills to improve horse comfort, performance, and welfare from day one
Demonstration Bridle and Bitfitting on Horse-Event 2025 with Jasmijn de Bruijn
Certified education
Train with the world’s first dedicated bit and bridle fitting education, founded over 10 years ago. Earn internationally recognised certifications that showcase your professional expertise
Scientific Foundation
Learn equine anatomy, biomechanics, and hands-on osteopathic techniques backed by more than decades of practical experience
International Network
Join a global community of certified practitioners, sharing knowledge and advancing horse welfare worldwide
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It’s so much more than just changing bits — you learn to understand the whole horse, its biomechanics, and how every adjustment can improve comfort, performance, and connection.”
" "This course has completely transformed the way I understand my horse’s body. Before, I often felt that something wasn’t quite right under the saddle, but I didn’t know why. Through ICPBC’s bit and bridle fitting education, I gained clear anatomical insight and practical skills that allow me to pinpoint issues and understand the ‘why’ behind them. It’s an invaluable experience for anyone looking to improve both horse comfort and performance."
— Jasmijn de Bruijn, ICPBC registrated The Netherlands
"As a professional eventing rider, now bit and bridlefitter and coach, I am always striving to help both my horses and my clients’ horses perform at their best. Through the bridle fitting education and later the bit fitting education, I gained a much deeper understanding of how a bridle can affect a horse’s natural way of going and even contribute to contact issues. These professional educations have provided me with invaluable knowledge and practical skills to achieve this for all my equine partners."
- Courtney Fraser, Australia PBF and ICPBC registrated
I'm looking for an PBF or/and ICPBC registrated consultant to help me with my horse.
You’re making the right choice by looking for a certified specialist. Our PBF and ICPBC professionals have completed one to two years of in-depth study focused on contact and connection issues — learning to see, feel and understand what truly influences the horse’s way of going.
They combine biomechanics, anatomy and practical skill to identify the real source of tension or resistance, helping horses move comfortably, willingly and in balance.
At this moment, we don’t yet cover every country — but we are always looking to expand our network and bring our education to new regions. If you’d like to help us start ICPBC training in your country, we’d love to hear from you.”
"I have known Natascha, the lead instructor, since the very beginning of both our careers, and even now her
expertise continues to make a real difference. Through her guidance in bit and bridle fitting, she can fine-tune the horse’s contact and improve the overall performance and comfort — no matter
the level. Her knowledge and insight are truly unmatched."
— Kim Jacobi, Grand Prix Rider The Netherlands
"I completed the PBF Bridle Fitting Education in Poland, and it was a transformative experience. The program gave
me in-depth knowledge and practical skills to truly understand how a bridle affects a horse’s movement and comfort. Since completing the course, I’ve had the privilege to stay involved as a
translator and co-organizer, helping others benefit from this outstanding education. Being part of this community has been inspiring and rewarding beyond measure."
— Helena Bialek-Serwinska PBF Bridle Fitting Graduate & Program
Collaborator, Poland
ICPBC is for those who truly enjoy working through the puzzle of contact and connection issues, and who believe in genuinely learning in-depth knowledge — not just attending a short, superficial commercial course."
Our professional bit and bridle fitting education combines theory, practical skills, and hands-on experience to give you the knowledge to enhance your horse’s comfort, performance, and welfare.
What you will learn:
- Perform detailed palpations of the head and neck to identify vertebrae that may contribute to contact and connection issues.
- Understand the connections of the jaw joint and hyoid bone with the rest of the body.
- Influence fasciae using bridles and bits for improved comfort and performance.
- Develop a new perspective on horses, truly understanding their biomechanics.
- Recognize the importance of shoulder placement and freeing the cervical-thoracic junction.
- Apply practical skills to enhance horse comfort, performance, and welfare.