Bitfitting course
The International College for Professional Bitfit Consultants (ICPBC) offers the world’s leading Bit Fitting Education designed for equine professionals who want to understand, assess, and solve contact issues from the inside out.
Our graduates are not just bitfitters; they are true contact specialists with a holistic view of the horse’s body, biomechanics, and welfare.
More Than Just Bit Fitting
At ICPBC, bit fitting goes far beyond choosing the right mouthpiece.
Our consultants are trained to understand the interaction between the bit, bridle, and the horse’s body, and how subtle biomechanical or muscular issues can reflect in contact and communication.
What happens inside the horse’s body will always show in the contact — and therefore on the bit.
That’s why our education combines:
Equine biomechanics and anatomy
Osteopathic and myofascial insights
Bit and bridle dynamics
Practical consulting techniques
An ICPBC Bitfit Consultant doesn’t just change equipment — they identify the why behind contact issues and help restore balance, comfort, and performance.
Scientific & Holistic Foundation
You’ll gain in-depth understanding of how the bit interacts with the horse’s head, neck, and overall posture. The program integrates:
Osteology, neurology, and muscular anatomy of the head and neck
The role of the TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) and its effect on contact
How posture, compensation, and asymmetry influence the bit
Osteopathic and muscle therapy insights relevant to bit and bridle fitting
This multidimensional knowledge allows you to approach contact issues from multiple perspectives — with the bit and bridle as tools, but never as the only answer.
The full program takes approximately one year, depending on your background and completion of online modules.
Key Subjects:
Bit mechanics & types of mouthpieces
Practical bridle fitting (building on PBF theory)
The bit and bridle industry — trends and materials
Physical damage caused by poorly fitted bits
ICPBC Bitfit Consulting Steps — the complete consulting process
Advanced head and neck anatomy
TMJ function, dysfunction (TMD), and rehabilitation
Studies and case discussions
Head and neck posture and its effect on the bit
Bithandling and rider influence
Identifying compensation patterns through bit behavior
Managing complex contact cases
Independent, Evidence-Based Education
ICPBC is proud to be independent of any bit brand.
Our focus is education — not marketing. You’ll gain scientifically grounded, brand-neutral knowledge, supported by real case studies from equine osteopathy and therapy.
Unlike many commercial workshops, the ICPBC program is built on over a decade of practical experience in treating and observing horses at the biomechanical and behavioral level.
Independent, Evidence-Based Education
ICPBC is proud to be independent of any bit brand.
Our focus is education — not marketing. You’ll gain scientifically grounded, brand-neutral knowledge, supported by real case studies from equine osteopathy and therapy.
Unlike many commercial workshops, the ICPBC program is built on over a decade of practical experience in treating and observing horses at the biomechanical and behavioral level.
Who Is This Course For?
This advanced education is designed for:
PBF-registered Bridle Fitting Professionals who wish to deepen their expertise and progress toward full ICPBC certification
Veterinarians seeking to integrate bit and bridle dynamics into their clinical understanding of equine performance and welfare
Equine therapists, saddle fitters, and riders who wish to gain a comprehensive understanding of contact and connection.
(completion of the PBF Bridle Fitting Education is required before enrolling in the ICPBC Bit Fitting program)
