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Cowboy Magic grooming tips for horses
July 10th, 2020
We are big fans of the Cowboy Magic grooming range and have shared here some great tips that will help us get the most from these products... Cowboy Magic Rosewater Shampoo Problem: Horse’s coat, mane, and tail are dirty and could...
Flexible horse bit mouthpieces – Moulded Mullen & Waterford bits, from Bombers
June 8th, 2020
We recently looked at the structure of the horse’s mouth, and how the horse’s reactions to pressure in different areas has resulted in the selection of available bits expanding dramatically over the last 20 years. Click on the below links to...
Horse bitting – finding the right bit for a polo pony that pulls down on the bit
June 8th, 2020
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...
Different horse bits and their actions – with Bombers Bits (2)
June 1st, 2020
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...
All about bitting – different horse bits and their different actions – with Bombers Bits
June 1st, 2020
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...
Updated polo fixtures, post COVID-19. Plus, TOP SELLING polo products
May 6th, 2020
The British polo community has welcomed the news that a tentative British fixture list, post-COVID-19 pandemic, has been introduced in June due to the fact that England, France, and Spain have extended their lockdowns until at least week the week...
How do I know when to give electrolytes to my horse? (Plus: NEW COCO LYTES electrolytes for horses).
April 13th, 2020
Electrolytes are fluids containing ions that dissolve – they produce negative and positive charges, which help regulate bodily functions. We can provide them naturally via the animal’s diet, but this is not usually in sufficient volumes for harder working horses;...
The Bombers Moulded Mullen Eggbutt
April 13th, 2020
A customer asked whether the Bombers Moulded Mullen Eggbutt would be suitable for her horse, a Connemara X Thoroughbred. (The mouthpiece of this bit has an internal, flexible stainless-steel cable core that has been injection moulded with a flexible, synthetic...
Gel Eze – the original and best – showcasing the Stephens Gel-Eze Sheepskin Pad
March 17th, 2020
The Gel Eze range includes a selection of under-saddle pads, the original gel-based products to be launched into the equestrian market, as well as a range of equine leg wraps. The products are made from a high-grade polymer with secret...
Part 1 – The history of horse bits
March 17th, 2020
Let's find out more about horse bits. The early horsemen of Central Asia and Eastern Europe discovered a gap between the molars and incisors of the horse, and realised they could place something in this gap (left) to control the...
