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Eventer Hayden Hankey shares a simple gridwork exercise and answers some burning questions…
We asked Bomber bits ambassador, eventer Hayden Hankey to share a simple gridwork exercise to help improve stride adaptability: “An exercise I like to use to teach my horses to shorten and lengthen over their fences as well as develop a strong core and give them confidence, is grids!” Hayden explains. “I like to mix it up a lot but I always use poles on the floor to...
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The Bombers preferred contact mouthpiece
The Bombers preferred contact mouthpiece is part of the new moulded range of bits from Bombers. It has cylindrical sides, and is flat through the middle section. The cylindrical sides flex onto the bars (the interdental area) at the bottom of the horse’s jaw; the flattened centre section bends over the tongue. The tongue pad in the centre of the Bombers preferred contact mouthpiece is an elongated circle,...
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Considering horse breeds when bitting (Bomber bits)
Customer enquiry - “My Connemara generally doesn’t want to take forward the contact in a jointed bit – he has a fleshy mouth – what mouthpiece may suit him?” Let’s firstly look at the issue of mouth conformation, as it isn’t something that many of us consider when we purchase a horse. Whilst all horses are different, there are some breed characteristics that can help us ascertain what likely...
More InfoFlexible horse bit mouthpieces – Moulded Mullen & Waterford bits, from Bombers
We recently looked at the structure of the horse’s mouth, and how the horse’s reactions to pressure in different areas has resulted in the selection of available bits expanding dramatically over the last 20 years. Click on the below links to see our most recent articles. Blog 1 Blog 2 To recap – bitting is complex in that we have two components that affect each other, the mouth piece...
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Different horse bits and their actions – with Bombers Bits (2)
Learning more about the structure of the horse’s mouth and how the horse reacts to pressure in different areas has resulted in the selection of available bits expanding dramatically over the last 20 years. Much research and thought has gone into the design of new bits to make them as comfortable for the horse as possible. We recently looked at some popular mouthpieces – single break, double break, elliptical...
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Updated polo fixtures, post COVID-19. Plus, TOP SELLING polo products
The British polo community has welcomed the news that a tentative British fixture list, post-COVID-19 pandemic, has been introduced in June due to the fact that England, France, and Spain have extended their lockdowns until at least week the week of May 7-11. Polo Line reported: ‘There is nothing left to do but to wait for each government to determine how this will impact polo.’ This lockdown lift...
More InfoThe Loose Ring Ported Barrel
The Bombers Loose Ring Ported Barrel (pictured below) allows for immediate release and relief from tongue and bar pressure. The bit is immediately reset to a neutral position in the horse's mouth. The Ported Barrel was created to relieve pressure on the tongue via the the medium port; as a result, this creates space for the tongue. The barrel joint relieves pressure on the bars by spreading it over...
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Fitting the correct Bomber Bit for your horse or pony
How to find the right bit for your horse... In this latest article, we look at how to measure, fit and find the correct Bomber Bit for you and your Horse. Here is a comprehensive guide you should follow to find the right bit for your horse's mouth. Firstly, you need to make sure your horse has no existing back, neck or mouth pain. Ask an EDT, vet,...
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Here’s what customers say of Bombers Bits –
Here's what customers say of Bombers Bits - 'What their creator Bomber Nel has done for bitting, and (because of it), for the comfort of so many horses, is just incredible. I will not use any other bit, simply because with a Bombers Bit, I know the exceptionally high quality I will be getting, and the careful thought that has gone into every design! Favourite 2 bits for me:...
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We love spotting leading riders using Bombers bits!
Nicola Leckley shared this pic of dressage rider Izzy Lickley. Izzy has been selected to represent team GB with Mister Snowman as part of the GB European team 2019 in Strezgom, Poland. It's her 3rd time as part of a European team, and Snowy’s first! Good luck! Elsewhere, the South African Junior Interprovincial Eventing Championships have taken place, with seventeen year old twins Beth and Amy Coxon-Gilliatt...
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