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Watch LessonBarrie
The Barrie is a severe bit due to the centre links of the two pieces being offset giving it a double nutcracker action, which creates more tongue and bar pressure.
Excessive bit causing severe pinching of the tongue and bars. Bomber would prefer to offer a softer alternative where possible; such as the Buster Roller, which is recommended for strong older horses or those with a low head carriage.
Pressure Rating
Sizing
Type | Cheekpiece | Type | Mouthpiece | Sizing |
Fixed |  | 2-Break |  | x+10 |
Fixed & Loose |  | 2-Break | | x+10 |
Loose |  | 2-Break | | x+15 |
x= Size of horse mouth |
Functionality
The Barrie creates pressure points on the tongue due to the links concentrating pressure on a small surface areas. Pressure descends onto the bars and due to the mouthpiece being a single break, it will create a squeeze on the bars – this squeeze on the bars is more than the squeeze created by a double jointed mouthpiece. The Barrie creates two different tongue pressure points which are both concentrated on small surface areas. The two separate branches will also create a lot of squeeze on the bars due to their individual nutcracker actions. The Sweet Iron material was chosen as a metal option as it oxidizes. Oxidization encourages salivation and acceptance of the mouthpiece. The single break, Barrie, is a broken mouthpiece and will take the shape of the horses mouth.
Lifetime Guarantee
The Bombers Lifetime Guarantee does extend to include the Barrie.
Product Care
Wash and dry bit after every use, store in a dry area.
