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Horse bits – all about twisted and corkscrew snaffles, for polo
Twisted snaffles for polo Twisted snaffles generally have square or round twists - the square twist will create more pressure points on the mouthpiece, which will make it stronger than the Round Twist. A bit with a curved mouthpiece will distribute pressure more evenly over the tongue and bars. An interesting hybrid is the Bombers Bits' Barrie Reversible 3-ring (also available in a big ring, PICTURED), a fairly severe bit...
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Happy Tongue T Bar Gag (POLO)
Happy Tongue T Bar Gag (POLO) 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. The Big Ring Gag is stronger than the usual...
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Equestrian Management, proud distributor of Bombers Bits in the UK, showcases brand ambassador rider, Kirsten Wing.
Kirsten Wing is a South African dressage and showing rider who’s studying a Masters Sports Therapy degree at the UK’s Hartpury College. Also a keen eventer and showjumper, Kirsten is a truly versatile equestrienne! She comes from horsey stock.... Her grandmother was a dressage and showjumping champion, Kirsten’s mother participated in dressage and attained her Springbok national South African colours, while her father Craig raced horses. Here she...
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Bombers Bits added to Permitted British Dressage Bitting List
Bombers Bits added to Permitted British Dressage Bitting List British Dressage (BD) will be allowing a number of additional bridles, nosebands and bits in its competitions for 2018. The tack has already been permitted for use in FEI competitions and the British governing body has followed suit. A number of bridles and nosebands have been added to the list of permitted tack items for...
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Lock Up Ultra Comfy Loose Ring
Lock Up Ultra Comfy Loose Ring The Bombers bit lock up Ultra Comfy Loose ring includes extra curvature, which softens the pinch or nutcracker action of a jointed mouthpiece. Hence giving the horse extra tongue relief. The loose rings keep the bit mobile in the horse's mouth, allowing an immediate release of pressure when rein aids cease. Furthermore, this encourages the horse to gently mouth the bit. The...
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McHardy Full Cheek
McHardy Full Cheek The McHardy Full Cheek is a combination of a jointed Happy Tongue with the Buster Roller. An excellent bit when more control is required, allowing at the same space for the tongue. The Fulmer, or commonly known as the Full Cheek cheek piece, will have the same effect as the traditional Eggbutt in so much as, it will prevent pinching on the sides of the...
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Waterford Full Cheek
Waterford Full Cheek The Waterford Full Cheek bit has many smooth flexible bumps or bubbles, which spreads the pressure over many points making it a light mouthpiece. The greater flexibility discourages a horse from leaning on it. The Waterford bit is a good choice for a horses that leans, it also promotes mouthing and salivation. The Waterford is usually worn ¼" - ½" longer than your traditional mouthpiece...
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Round Twisted Buster Roller Full Cheek
Bombers Bit Round Twisted Buster Roller Full Cheek The Round Twisted Buster Roller Full Cheek is a great bit for schooling, the link in the middle is shortened to 40mm increasing bar and tongue pressure making the bit sharper than conventional link bits. The increased pressure on the bar will lift the head and the roller will increase pressure on the tongue tucking the chin in. Hence, best...
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Spinner Full Cheek
Bombers Bit Spinner Full Cheek The Spinner Full Cheek sits on top of the horses tongue and as a result prevents the horse putting its tongue over the bit. The Fulmer, or commonly known as the Full Cheek cheek piece, will have the same effect as the traditional Eggbutt in so much as, it will prevent pinching on the sides of the mouth, however the extended pins above...
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Lock Up Full Cheek
Bombers Bit Lock Up Full Cheek The Lock Up Full Cheek removes the nut cracker action of the conventional snaffle, and as a result will bear less pressure on each side of the horses jaw called the bars. The Fulmer, or commonly known as the Full Cheek cheek piece, will have the same effect as the traditional Eggbutt in so much as, it will prevent pinching on the...
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