Bits of Balance LLC

12/08/2025

Good pointers

11/07/2025

Oh boy, little surprised when I checked the mail only to see my handsome guy ( bored) and me ( in shock hearing we had become Champion) on the cover of NODA News😬
It sure is been a great season, so lucky to have him!

10/24/2025

Go check them out!

We’re working hard to get all of these items in for our big grand reopening next week! We hope to see you there and can’t wait to announce new arrivals and new brands! 👀 🎉 🐴

10/15/2025

09/24/2025

09/08/2025

✨ NODA Tack Swap ✨
📅 Saturday, September 20th in the Big Dee's Parking Lot
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Looking to score great deals on gently used horse and rider gear? Or maybe you’ve got tack, apparel, or equipment you’d love to rehome? Join us for the NODA Tack Swap—a fun day of shopping, selling, and connecting with fellow equestrians!

🐴 Browse bargains on tack, clothing, and more
📍 Don’t miss out on unique finds at unbeatable prices

👉 Interested in reserving a spot to sell your items? Click here: https://www.nodarider.org/event-6306047

September In-Store Highlights that Day!
~ 20% OFF Helmets & Safety Vests - 9/15 - 9/21
~ Shop Clearance, Overstock, and Markdowns
~ Helmet Education & Safety Seminar | 9/20 - 11am–12pm
~ Wahl Clipper Demo | 9/20 - 10am–2pm
- FREE Blade with every clipper purchase!

08/13/2025

🐴 The Function of the Rider’s Elbow Joints

A rider's elbow joint is one of the most important joints in their body... especially so for those of us who ride Dressage! As the elbow is essentially the rider's shock absorber - allowing horse and rider to maintain a harmonious connection while in motion.

Click on the link below to learn about a very common mistake riders make with their elbows, that causes all sorts of unwanted resistance from their horses! 👇👇👇

https://www.myvirtualeventingcoach.com/articles/the-function-of-the-riders-elbow-joints

08/07/2025

Volunteers needed for the show on Sunday at CVF! Most vital- We need an am/pm scribe, and a ring steward in the am... please sign up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48ABAE2FA13-54393503-2025 #/

07/11/2025

We spend so much time trying to fix the horse, spurring them forward, fiddling with the bit, asking for softness, “more forward,” “more round”…
But what if the real fix starts with you?

Small rider imbalances like a heel lifting in the rise, or a pelvis that tips incorrectly in the canter send big signals to the horse. Signals that say:
⚠️ “Slow down.”
⚠️ “Brace.”
⚠️ “Something’s not right.”

It’s no wonder so many horses disconnect, resist, or struggle to “come onto the bit.”
They’re just trying to cope.

When we shift our focus inward on how we move, how we feel, and how we influence the transformation in our horses is undeniable.
💡 Riding becomes clearer.
💡 Communication becomes lighter.
💡 And the horse finally has space to move with freedom.

It’s not just better for their welfare it makes the whole process of riding so much more enjoyable.