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Watch LessonElliptical Corkscrew
The Elliptical is a 45 mm lozenge, it is stronger than the Control Plate due to it having a smaller surface area. Consequently, a horse using 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 Corkscrew mouthpiece is grooved to offer extra control over strong horses. The groove in the mouthpiece causes edges that result in pressure points in the horse’s mouth. The edges amplify pressure on the mouth, especially the bars and tongue, and also act on the lips. This offers the rider more control than a smooth mouthpiece, and can help to prevent the horse from leaning.
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 Elliptical Corkscrew creates a pressure point on the tongue due to the center component concentrating pressure on a small 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 corkscrew is the strongest specialization . This specialization does apply a great amount of pressure on the tongue and bars as each high point creates an individual pressure point where it lands.
The Elliptical 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.
The double break, Elliptical 45, is a broken mouthpiece and will take the shape of the horses mouth.
Lifetime Guarantee
The Bombers Lifetime Guarantee does extend to include the Elliptical Corkscrew.
Product Care
Wash and dry bit after every use, store in a dry area.
Specializations
The Corkscrew mouthpiece is grooved to offer extra control over strong horses. The groove in the mouthpiece causes edges that result in pressure points in the horse's mouth. The edges amplify pressure on the mouth, especially the bars and tongue, and also act on the lips. This offers the rider more control than a smooth mouthpiece, and can help to prevent the horse from leaning.
