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BC45 Pelham (POLO)
Bombers Bit BC45 Pelham The Bombers Bit BC45 Pelham is set at 45° to follow the contour of the horses tongue. Consequently,a horse who uses his tongue as a means of pushing against the bit and therefore taking control, will draw back and tuck his chin in, coming back to a better point of control. This differs from a Dr Bristol which sits horizontlaly with the edge of...
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Rolled Pelham Roundings (5/8in)
Rolled Pelham Roundings Rolled Pelham Roundings are crafted by hand. English made from the highest quality leather. One size only - Black and Chestnut leather available.
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CUSTOMER QUERY – Can you recommend a bit for arena polo?
Can you recommend a bit for arena polo? If you are an arena polo fan, you may love the Bomber Blue Swivel Pelham Polo bit from Bomber Bits. The Pelham has attachments for two reins, one near the mouthpiece and one at the end of the shank. (Some riders may prefer to use rein connectors or roundings). The Pelham shank will exert moderate poll pressure and leverage on...
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The Bombers Kimblewick range from WWT
Part of the Pelham family, the Kimblewick bit is used with one rein. It is said to have been developed from a Spanish bit by the world famous saddler Lieutenant Colonel F.E. Gibson, for Phil Oliver, who lived in the village of Kimblewick, in the Chilterns. According to equestrian writer and editor Elwyn Hartley Edwards in his book ‘Saddlery’, other loriners copied the design and called the bit...
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Eventer and Bomber Bits ambassador Lucy Richards introduces herself and Wicklow Into Orbit
“It has always been a dream to ride professionally and be selected for the Olympics, but I am also aware that it is very hard profession to get a foot into!” eventer Lucy Richards tells us. “Particularly when you don't have a pot of gold at the bottom of your back garden!” Lucy has a great passion for academics, in particular the sciences. “I am hoping to study...
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Horse bitting – finding the right bit for a polo pony that pulls down on the bit
An owner presented with this horse bitting problem; here's what we advised: "Our new polo pony came in a Waterford Pelham, but seemingly has a sensitive mouth. He often leans and tries to bite the bit, and pulls down on the reins in a really nappy way. We need something that is not too harsh, but still gives quick control when needed. The pony is especially prone to biting...
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All about bitting – different horse bits and their different actions – with Bombers Bits
Bitting focus... 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. Bitting is complex in that we have two components that...
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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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