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McHardy 3 Ring (POLO)
McHardy 3 Ring (POLO) A Ring cheek piece introduces poll pressure as well creating leverage on the mouthpiece. The 3 Ring is our most popular version. 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 McHardy was created, it has a medium port creating space...
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McHardy Loose Ring
McHardy Loose Ring The McHardy 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. This is because it is ported, which allows space for the tongue and relieves pressure in this area. This Bomber Bit promotes relaxation and the 40mm central roller gives the horse something to play with...
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The McHardy mouthpiece from Bombers – provides tongue relief & helps with turning aids
Stephen Biddlecombe of Equine Management Ltd answers a customer query, on bitting. Q. I have a five year old gelding, a former racehorse that’s now a polo pony. On the track, he ran with his tongue out, and he still does this! I originally started off with the 3 Ring Gag – with this, he still poked his tongue out. I then tried a Waterford, and his tongue...
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The Bombers McHardy – a medium port, creating space for the tongue, relieving pressure… one of our top selling mouthpieces
The McHardy from Bomber Bits is one of our top selling mouthpieces - here, Stephen Biddlecombe our MD explains its benefits, in content sourced from an article for Polo Times magazine. NB this mouthpiece is stocked here as 2.5 ring, full cheek, & big ring polo. The McHardy big ring polo is pictured directly below. Q. I have a five year old gelding, a former racehorse. On the track, he...
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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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McHardy 2.5 Ring
McHardy 2.5 Ring The McHardy 2.5 Ring 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. This is because it is ported, which allows space for the tongue and relieves pressure in this area. This Bomber Bit promotes relaxation and the 40mm central roller gives the horse something to...
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McHardy Big Ring Gag (POLO)
McHardy Big Ring Gag The McHardy Big Ring Gag 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 Big Ring Gag is stronger than the usual Loose Ring and Eggbutt as the ropes going through the rings create leverage which will exert more pressure through the mouthpiece whilst...
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Happy hunting with top quality tack
The autumn and winter months bring the joy of hunting with our horses for many a seasoned rider. For those of you that are considering taking part in hunting for the first time this year, take a look at our ‘need-to-know’ essentials: Firstly, the most crucial point to consider when going hunting this autumn is that your horse is totally healthy and sound, and sufficiently fit to cope...
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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...
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Polo bits! Why we’re champing at the bit for a return to play
COVID restrictions have meant that, while competitive polo at 8 goal and above can be played, polo below that level is not allowed to be played at the time of writing. However, the industry is understandably champing at the bit to get back to competitive play and training! Despite the restrictions, we have been delighted to receive many enquiries recently about Bombers Bits for polo. There really is...
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