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Too-strong mare heavy in the hand – Stephen Biddlecombe discusses the Polo 3-Ring Happy Tongue from Bombers Bits
Stephen Biddlecombe of Equine Management Ltd recently offered a reader of Polo Times magazine bitting advice... Q.I play polo on a mare that is currently in a McHardy Polo Pelham. She is generally good in it during schooling sessions at all gaits. During play, when she is put under pressure and the speeds increase, she becomes very strong and checking or fully stopping her becomes a real challenge...
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DC Morgan Happy Tongue Swivel Bombers DC Morgan Happy Tongue Swivel Bit is designed to release as many pressure points as possible. As a result it creates a safe, comfortable communication. The reins are attached to the large dee, which swings open independently of the cheekpiece. In addition, the Mouthpiece is fixed to the cheekpiece with a solid surface area to encourage flexion. The Key Feature of the...
More InfoBombers Bit Williams Happy Tongue
Bombers Bit Williams Happy Tongue. The Williams Happy Tongue by Bombers Bits includes a Williams cheekpiece allows for multiple rein positions. If connected to the main ring the bit acts as a loose ring, but when connected to the bottom ring it promotes pole flexion by creating more positive poll pressure. The Williams cheekpiece helps to prevent drifting. The Happy Tongue is a solid mouth piece. It is...
More InfoBombers Bit Eggbutt Happy Tongue
Bombers bit Eggbutt Happy Tongue The Bombers Bit Eggbutt Happy Tongue prevents pinching of the lips and gives a slightly more solid feel against the side of the face. It also prevents the bit being pulled through the mouth. The release is slower and also introduces some poll pressure. The Happy Tongue is a solid mouth piece. Curved and ported to give tongue relief. The Happy Tongue would...
More InfoThe Bombers Polo Happy Tongue Three Ring – an exceptional horse bit – as featured in POLO TIMES magazine
Stephen Biddlecombe of Equine Management Ltd answers a reader’s question on bitting in Polo Times magazine. Q. I have a sensitive polo pony with a very light mouth, and I have light hands. She was going in a copper gag, which is pretty soft, but she was shaking her head when being ridden in this bit. I changed the bit, with what I thought was a less severe bit,...
More InfoHappy Tongue Cherry Roller Pelham
Happy Tongue Cherry Roller Pelham A horse shaking its head when bit pressure is applied or its tongue trying to escape the bit are classic signs the horse has a sensitive tongue. With this in mind the happy tongue was created, it has a medium port creating space for the tongue, relieving pressure, allowing the horse to relax. Hence, Happy Tongue is a solid mouth piece. It is...
More InfoHappy Tongue Pelham
Bombers Bit Happy Tongue Pelham The Happy Tongue Pelham has attachments for two reins, one near the mouthpiece and one at the end of the shank. These reins have similar action to the curb and bradoon reins in the double bridle. A horse shaking its head when bit pressure is applied or its tongue trying to escape the bit are classic signs the horse has a sensitive tongue....
More InfoHappy Tongue Kimblewick
Bombers Bit Happy Tongue Kimblewick A horse shaking its head when bit pressure is applied or its tongue trying to escape the bit are classic signs the horse has a sensitive tongue. With this in mind the Happy Tongue Kimblewick was created. It has a medium port creating space for the tongue, relieving pressure, allowing the horse to relax. Hence, Happy Tongue is a solid mouth piece. It...
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Bombers Bit Happy Tongue Full Cheek A horse shaking its head when bit pressure is applied or its tongue trying to escape the bit are classic signs the horse has a sensitive tongue. With this in mind the Happy Tongue Full Cheek was created. It has a medium port creating space for the tongue, relieving pressure, allowing the horse to relax. Hence, Happy Tongue is a solid mouth...
More InfoHappy Tongue Cherry Roller 2.5 Ring Eggbutt
Bombers Bit Happy Tongue Cherry Roller 2.5 Ring Eggbutt The Happy Tongue Cherry Roller 2.5 Ring Eggbutt by Bombers Bits prevents pinching of the lips and give a slightly more solid feel against the side of the face. As a resilt, it also prevents the bit being pulled through the mouth. The release is slower and also introduces some poll pressure. A Ring cheekpiece introduces poll pressure as...
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