LIAM Hackett, a student at St. Joseph’s College in Borrisoleigh, first made waves in January when his science project ‘BitFit’ was featured here in The Irish Field during the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. Now, he’s back in the spotlight as a national winner in the Student Enterprise Programme.

BitFit is a universal bit-fitting device that Liam developed after noticing how much discomfort and behavioural issues can be caused by poorly fitting bits. As a dedicated rider and newly qualified amateur jockey, he realised that while there’s plenty of focus on horseshoe fitting, bit fitting doesn’t get the same attention.