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Watch LessonControl Plate Petros
“The Bombers Control Plate is set at 45° to follow the contour of the horses tongue. Consequently, a horse who uses his tongue as a means of pushing against the bit and therefore taking control, will draw back and tuck his chin in, coming back to a better point of control.
The Petros mouthpieces rotate preventing the horse taking hold of the bit. Often good for a horse that leans or tries to take hold of the bit.
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 Control Plate Petros creates a pressure on the tongue. The plate is angled at 45 degrees to sit flat on the horses tongue, due to the wide center component, pressure is spread over a large surface area. Pressure descends onto the bars and due to the mouthpiece being a double break, it will create a squeeze on the bars – however this squeeze on the bars is less than the squeeze created by a single jointed mouthpiece.
The Petros prevents the horse from being able to hold onto the mouthpiece. It is a softer option than cherry rollers as the surface area is smooth. As the horse tries to grab the bit, the rollers will roll, preventing the horse from getting a purchase on the bit.
The Control Plate Petros is available in Sweet Iron. The Sweet Iron material was chosen as a metal option as it oxidizes. Oxidization encourages salivation and acceptance of the mouthpiece.
Lifetime Guarantee
The Bombers Lifetime Guarantee does extend to include the Control Plate Petros
Product Care
Wash and dry bit after every use, store in a dry area.
Specializations
The Petros mouthpieces rotate preventing the horse taking hold of the bit. Often good for a horse that leans or tries to take hold of the bit.
