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Stephen’s suggestions of some of the most popular bits you may see at events next spring!
Our MD Stephen Biddlecombe is the UK distributor for Bombers Bits. If you're planning a winter of training ahead of eventing next year (2018), have a look at Stephen's suggestions of some of the most popular bits you may see at events next spring: British Eventing has an extensive list of allowed bits within horse trials, which can be obtained from the organisation – essentially, snaffle bridles, pelhams,...
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Bitting Expert Stephen Biddlecombe answers a Bitting Query!
In our latest blog our very own bitting expert Stephen Biddlecombe takes a look at a query from a reader of Polo Times Magazine. The article was featured in the magazine but we thought we'd share Stephen's expertise with you all! Stephen Biddlecombe of Equine Management Ltd answers a reader’s question on bitting. Q. I have a sensitive polo pony with a very light mouth, and I...
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The 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,...
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Happy 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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Colin Miles Kimblewick
Bombers Bit Colin Miles Kimblewick As with the Pelham, the action of the Colin Miles Kimblewick is dependent upon the position of the riders hands. The rein slides on the Dee shaped bit ring on the Open Flip Kimblewick. If the hands are lowered prior to pressure being applied to the reins, the rein will slide about an inch and the bit will assume roughly a 45° angle...
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Cherry Roller Kimblewick
Bombers Bit Cherry Roller Kimblewick The Cherry Roller Kimblewick is constructed tightly so there is no chance of pinching. They roll in the horses mouth giving him something to play with and reducing the likelihood of the bit being held in the horse's teeth. When pulling on the reins, the rollers allow the bit to move along the bars of the horse's jaws as opposed to rubbing. As...
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Bombers Blue Kimblewick
Bombers Bit Bombers Blue Kimblewick The Bombers Blue Kimblewick is a unique bit, which produces amazing results for the majority of horses. Furthermore, the bit is ported for tongue relief and very light, can be made with your choice of cheek piece. As with the Pelham, the action of the Kimblewick is dependent upon the position of the riders’ hands. If the hands are lowered prior to pressure being applied to the...
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Buster Roller Kimblewick
Bombers Bit Buster Roller Kimblewick The Buster Roller Kimblewick 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 suited for a horse with a...
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Snaffle Kimblewick
Bombers Bit Snaffle Kimblewick Our Snaffle Kimblewick mouthpiece is popular due to the curved mouthpiece which distributes pressure more evenly over tongue and bars. With the offset centre link it will reduce nutcraker action and pressure points on the tongue. As with the Pelham, the action of the Kimblewick is dependent upon the position of the riders’ hands. If the hands are lowered prior to pressure being applied...
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