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Choosing the perfect polo bit
Choosing the Perfect Polo Bit Stephen Biddlecombe offers advice on choosing the perfect polo bit; you can find the full article in the magazine 'Polo Times', in the April edition, for whom Stephen writes. Click on the product name below for more info. Choosing a polo bit If you are having problems with finding a bit that is suitable for your pony, there are a few steps that...
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Fancy showing classes with your horse or pony? Read on! And check out our bitting and grooming product ranges…
Showing horses and ponies - a guide... IN-HAND The majority of horse shows have 'in-hand' classes, in which correctly dressed handlers exhibit equines in walk and trot. The winning horse carries the right amount of weight, has a healthy-looking coat and hooves, and a bright eye; a picture of health. In-hand classes include youngstock, broodmare and some stallion classes, veteran, coloureds, mountain and moorland, hunters, and those aimed...
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So how do you keep your quality English leather tack looking like new? (Horses / Ponies / Riding Tack)
Quality, handmade English leather like the Stephens's range will last a lifetime if looked after. Leather products are a definite investment! So how do you keep your quality English leather tack looking like new? Cleaning Tack Unfortunately, tack cleaning is one of those jobs we just have to do. It might seem like a chore, but it keeps your pony or horse's leather tack supple and hygienic. Giving...
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Polo Times feature aids reader with mouth-sensitive polo pony
Stephen Biddlecombe of Equine Management Ltd answers a reader’s question on bitting for the leading magazine Polo Times - out now! Q. Mouth Sensitive Polo Pony - I have an issue with a tongue sensitive horse. When I first got the mare (4 years ago) she was playing polo in a single break gag. She would try to put her tongue over the bit, pulling her tongue back...
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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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Bomber Blue Pelham
Bomber Blue Pelham (55) mm Shanks The Bomber Blue Pelham is a unique bit which produces amazing results for the majority of horses. A ported mouthpiece acts to give the horse tongue relief. The material used allows the bit to remain light and it encourages salivation. Particularly well suited to horses that object to metal mouth pieces. Furthermore, the rings on the Pelham provide a similar action to...
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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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Lock up Loose Ring
Bombers Bit Lock up Loose Ring The Lock Up Loose Ring removes the nut cracker action of the conventional snaffle. As a result, it will bear less pressure on each side of the horses jaw called the bars. The Loose Ring allows for immediate release and relief from tongue and bar pressure which will reset the bit in the horses’ mouth. The locking centre joint and curved mouthpiece...
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