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Our MD Stephen Biddlecombe writes for Polo Times magazine, and here, recommends the Bombers Blue 3-ring
May Polo Times magazine: My 5 year old TB mare is constantly chewing and playing with her bit. She leans on it for leverage, and carries her head low most of the time. I currently play her in a single-jointed, big polo ring gag; she does not use her hindquarters well to stop, and tends to stop forward, and on the forehand. (Although that may be due to...
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Too-strong mare heavy in the hand – Stephen Biddlecombe discusses the Polo 3-Ring Happy Tongue from Bombers Bits
Stephen Biddlecombe of Equine Management Ltd recently offered a reader of Polo Times magazine bitting advice... Q.I play polo on a mare that is currently in a McHardy Polo Pelham. She is generally good in it during schooling sessions at all gaits. During play, when she is put under pressure and the speeds increase, she becomes very strong and checking or fully stopping her becomes a real challenge...
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Coscojero bit or Johan Du Plooy?
World Wide Tack's MD, Stephen Biddlecombe of Equine Management Ltd, offers a Polo Times magazine reader bitting advice: Q. I have been advised to try a Pelham with a roller for my strong mare. She doesn’t lean as such, but is very forward going, and I could do with quicker responses. Would a Coscojero or Johan Du Plooy Pelham work? A. Coscojero Pelhams commonly have a high port...
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Bomber Blue 3-Ring Gag for an Ex-racehorse
Our MD Stephen Biddlecombe writes a column for Polo Times magazine offering readers bitting advice - here he discusses a suitable bit for an ex racer: Q.My ex-racehorse is very sensitive in her mouth but can be extremely strong. I believe she doesn't like tongue pressure as she puts her head up and out and head tosses. We’ve tried various bits including the Bomber Happy Tongue Pelham but...
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Stephen Biddlecombe of Equine Management Ltd offers advice on choosing the perfect bit for Polo Times mag
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 you need follow to get the right bit in its mouth. Firstly, you need to make sure that the pony doesn’t have any mouth, back or neck problems, as no bit will truly help, if the discomfort lies in these areas. The most...
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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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Picking a Strong Mouthpiece for Polo – An Expert Look at Bitting with Stephen Biddlecombe from World Wide Tack
Picking a Strong Mouthpiece for Polo Here at World Wide Tack we are passionate about correct equine bitting advocating top quality products to best suit your horse’s needs. Proprietor Stephen Biddlecombe is an expert on bits particularly Bombers Bits. Here he takes a look at a reader enquiry into bitting a horse with a parrot mouth featured in an edition of Polo Times Magazine. Q. What’s stronger -...
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How to Fit a Bit to a Parrot Mouthed Equine – World Wide Tack’s Bitting Expert Stephen Biddlecombe Takes a Look
How to Fit a Bit to a Parrot Mouthed Equine - World Wide Tack's Bitting Expert Stephen Biddlecombe Takes a Look Here at World Wide Tack we are passionate about correct equine bitting advocating top quality products to best suit your horse's needs. Proprietor Stephen Biddlecombe is an expert on bits particularly Bombers Bits. Here he takes a look at a reader enquiry into bitting a horse with...
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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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