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This compilation extracts three pieces from our yard tours and features top event riders, Polly Williamson, Chris King and Kitty Boggis. Bitting is an elusive subject which, for most of us, is down to trial and error with a bit of luck thrown in. It can also leave you hundreds of pounds worse off! However, it's fascinating as everyone has a different point of view. Our three riders offer bitting tips for each phase of the eventing competition, which provides a great insight into the subject. Presented by Fiona Price.

4* event rider, Polly Williamson at her Wiltshire yard, with Laura Bechtolsheimer presenting. Polly explains when she uses exercise bandages as opposed to boots and demonstrates how to apply them. The day we filmed it was pouring with rain so, for this clip, we took shelter under a beautiful arch in her quadrangle yard. First, Polly has to get her very tired eventer out of bed to do the job. Very sweet!

Some lovely pieces of horse wisdom from top riders and professionals as revealed in their Horse Hero interviews. This video includes Kitty Boggis, Polly Williamson, Chris King and Zanie Tanswell.

4* event rider, Polly Williamson, is part of the fixtures and fittings at Charlton Park in Wiltshire having been based there for nearly 18 years. This beautiful old-fashioned quadrangle sits in the heart of glorious parkland, but being traditional, it has its advantages and disadvantages! Polly also shares her thoughts about bitting and feeding and we meet her special ‘Cancan’ mare. Polly talks to Fiona Price, March '08. (A personal interview with Polly can be found in the Video Library.)

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