Dressage is a traditional sport which holds training above all else, the rules are in place so that equipment does not take the place of training the horse correctly. We agree with this, however, training becomes far more difficult when the horse is uncomfortable with their equipment. We have put [...]
What is wear? Wearing occurs due to the mechanical action of the bit. One must remember that Horse riding is an action sport, and the rider’s safety greatly depends on the integrity of the equipment. All bits will experience some wear if they are used, this is not a concern [...]
Ergonomically: Offset Links Bombers offset links prevent the snaffle from creating a large pressure point on the tongue like conventional snaffles. Pictured left, is a Bombers snaffle which does not create a large pressure point on the tongue due to the off-set center link that creates a smoother surface area [...]
In this lesson we will discuss the 3 corresponding 45 degreed angle mouthpieces, these mouthpieces use the principle of the 45 degree angle to create a variation of functionalities to accommodate different horses that accept different pressures. The 45 degree angled mouthpieces that will be discussed: Control Plate Cable Control [...]
A bit consists of a mouthpiece and a cheekpiece. The mouthpiece will rest inside of the horses mouth in the interdental space. The cheekpiece will be outside the horses mouth, against the face. Interdental Space The interdental space refers to the space that is not occupied with teeth, this is [...]
The McHardy is now available in Titanium! Titanium is a lighter material that is proving to be very well accepted by a wide range of horses. A horse shaking its head when bit pressure is applied or trying to put its tongue over the bit are classic signs the horse [...]
Oxidization Please note due to oxidisation the blue sweet iron will fade with use. Read more Moving parts wear Mouthpieces that have joints will wear over time. Check your Bombers Bit before use, send us a image if you would like it to be assessed. Brass is a soft metal [...]
Interior Pressures Pressures applied by the mouthpiece of the bit. Bar Pressure: All bits will exert some pressure on the bars. The levels of pressure will vary depending on the design Recent patterns show, horses accept bar pressure more than tongue pressure, unless there is some damage to the bars [...]
Cleaning the bit is an important part of ensuring equipment is kept in good condition. It also provides an opportunity to check for any wear on the bit.Keeping the bit clean will stop a build up of excess oxidization and bacteria. Keeping the bit comfortable for the horse. General Bit [...]
Backstrap Features: The back strap is a nylon strap that is attached to the bit with a press stud. The buckle allows the fit to be adjusted Fitted to a loose type cheek piece, the strap sits higher than a curb chain. The material used for the backstraps is non-metal, [...]