What makes Bombers different?
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 on the tongue
Pictured left is a traditional snaffle which creates a large pressure point on the tongue as the center link extends downwards onto the tongue.
Shape
All bits are curved to follow the shape of the horse’s mouth. This curve also spreads pressure over a greater surface area, softening pressure applied.
Sizing
Traditionally bits are 16mm plus thick, no matter the width.
Bombers offers a wider range of thickness to allow the bit to sit correctly in a wider variety of horses mouths’.
The width and thickness correspond, the smaller the width (actual length) of the bit, the thinner the mouth piece. While the traditional advice that a thicker bit is softer, is technically true due to a larger surface area, we must take into account the amount of space available in the horse’s mouth. The gap between the top and bottom bars is only 16mm is most horses. A bit that is too thick will apply constant pressure to the top and bottom bar.
Bomber Bits are additionally handmade in 5 millimeter increments to allow for a much wider sizing range as every horse is unique and having the in between sizes are very helpful to make sure there is a bit size to fit every bit.
Bombers (mm) | 90 | 95 | 100 | 105 | 110 | 115 | 120 | 125 | 130 | 135 | 140 | 145 | 150 | 155 | 160 |
Inches | 3.5” | 3.75” | 4” | 4.25” | 4.5” | 4.75” | 5” | 5.25” | 5.5” | 5.75” | 6” | 6.25” | 6.5” | 6.75” | 7” |
Customized Bitting:
Specializations
Bombers offers a range of specializations for bar adaptations and softeners. These are for the 1% of horses that just cannot find their solution and with the help of Claire can determine how to accommodate these horses.
Individual Custom Bits
Bombers Bits are handmade and can therefore undergo changes and specializations that might not be available from our catalogue. With this in mind, Bombers has the ability to attempt to make a completely new, innovative bits that you might need.
How to go about Custom Bitting:
Step 1: BOMBERS STYLE & LEXICON – Have a look through the catalogue, see what designs are similar and familiarize yourself with our lexicon and manufacturing style.
Step 2: PICTURE OR DIAGRAM – Take a picture of the product if available. Alternatively find a picture of the nearest cheekpiece and mouthpiece separately if necessary.
Step 3: CHEEKPIECE – Describe the changes required from the pictured cheekpiece.
Step 4: MOUTHPIECE – Describe the changes required from the pictured mouthpiece.
The width and thickness correspond, the smaller the width (actual length) of the bit, the thinner the mouth piece. While the traditional advice that a thicker bit is softer, is technically true due to a larger surface area, we must take into account the amount of space available in the horse’s mouth. The gap between the top and bottom bars is only 16mm is most horses. A bit that is too thick will apply constant pressure to the top and bottom bar.
Bomber Bits are additionally handmade in 5 millimeter increments to allow for a much wider sizing range as every horse is unique and having the in between sizes are very helpful to make sure there is a bit size to fit every bit.
Bombers (mm) | 90 | 95 | 100 | 105 | 110 | 115 | 120 | 125 | 130 | 135 | 140 | 145 | 150 | 155 | 160 |
Inches | 3.5” | 3.75” | 4” | 4.25” | 4.5” | 4.75” | 5” | 5.25” | 5.5” | 5.75” | 6” | 6.25” | 6.5” | 6.75” | 7” |