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Bombers Ported Barrel Eggbutt
Ported Barrel Eggbutt The Eggbutt cheekpiece prevents pinching of the lips and give a slightly more solid feel against the side of the face. It also prevents the bit being pulled through the mouth. The release is slower and also introduces some poll pressure. The Ported Barrel was created to relieve pressure on the tongue via the the medium port, which creates space for the tongue. The Barrel...
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The Bombers Kimblewick range from WWT
Part of the Pelham family, the Kimblewick bit is used with one rein. It is said to have been developed from a Spanish bit by the world famous saddler Lieutenant Colonel F.E. Gibson, for Phil Oliver, who lived in the village of Kimblewick, in the Chilterns. According to equestrian writer and editor Elwyn Hartley Edwards in his book ‘Saddlery’, other loriners copied the design and called the bit...
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Bombers DC Dressage Happy Tongue or Loose Ring Ported Barrel?
Customer query: Q.My boy’s in a Bombers eliptical loose ring, which he is mostly good in, but he can be fussy in the contact. His EDT describes that my horse has fleshy lips and sensitive bars. The EDT suggested that ported bits might help. My horse is in a universal waterford for jumping, which he really likes. Suggestions – the Bombers DC Dressage Happy tongue? A.The Elliptical bit...
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Eventer Hayden Hankey shares a simple gridwork exercise and answers some burning questions…
We asked Bomber bits ambassador, eventer Hayden Hankey to share a simple gridwork exercise to help improve stride adaptability: “An exercise I like to use to teach my horses to shorten and lengthen over their fences as well as develop a strong core and give them confidence, is grids!” Hayden explains. “I like to mix it up a lot but I always use poles on the floor to...
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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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All about bitting – different horse bits and their different actions – with Bombers Bits
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 has gone into the design of new bits to make them as comfortable for the horse as possible. Bitting is complex in that we have two components that...
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Updated polo fixtures, post COVID-19. Plus, TOP SELLING polo products
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 of May 7-11. Polo Line reported: ‘There is nothing left to do but to wait for each government to determine how this will impact polo.’ This lockdown lift...
More InfoThe Loose Ring Ported Barrel
The Bombers Loose Ring Ported Barrel (pictured below) allows for immediate release and relief from tongue and bar pressure. The bit is immediately reset to a neutral position in the horse's mouth. The Ported Barrel was created to relieve pressure on the tongue via the the medium port; as a result, this creates space for the tongue. The barrel joint relieves pressure on the bars by spreading it over...
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Fitting the correct Bomber Bit for your horse or pony
How to find the right bit for your horse... In this latest article, we look at how to measure, fit and find the correct Bomber Bit for you and your Horse. Here is a comprehensive guide you should follow to find the right bit for your horse's mouth. Firstly, you need to make sure your horse has no existing back, neck or mouth pain. Ask an EDT, vet,...
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