Bombers Types of Mouthpieces
BOMBERS BITS 6 DIFFERENT TYPES OF MOUTHPIECES
A horse is an animal of flight – it will never yield to pressure or pain, it will either move away from it or run away. To obtain control we need to remove the resistance. To remove the resistance, one must remove the pressure or distribute the pressure over a larger surface area.
We have made some very important changes to our handcrafted bits which is why they are so well received by the horses. The sweet iron is warmer than stainless steel, it encourages salivation, the curved mouth pieces reduce tongue pressure, the links are small and offset thus relieving a pressure point on the tongue.
With our thorough understanding of the mechanics of the various cheek pieces and mouth pieces we can correct negative action of the horse’s head and we can also position the head correctly. This, together with our understanding of the requirements of the disciplines, conformation of the various breeds, as well as the individuality of the Rider has resulted in our extensive range of bits.
MOUTHPIECES PRESSURE POINTS
GREY, Utilises no pressure, the optimum case however this is not realistic in every situation.
GREEN, Registers a light pressure, applied over a large surface area to achieve a better positioning of the head.
ORANGE, Indicates that medium pressure is being applied to correct a problem or to achieve necessary control.
RED, Is the maximum pressure, the rider should be cautious and question this use.
BAR pressure is applied by most mouth pieces and is generally accepted by the horse, bringing the head down.
PINCH or nutcracker action of a single break mouth piece such as a conventional snaffle will put heavy pressure on the side of the bars causing the head to lift. A curved or 3 piece mouth piece relieves this nutcracker action slightly, making it more accepted. A solid mouth piece will remove this action.
TONGUE pressure is accepted by most horses and will bring the head down.
SOLID BIT
The mouthpiece is fixed between cheekpieces, optionally offering tongue relief in the form of a port.
SEMI BROKEN BIT
The joint is hindered from making its full movement, thereby limiting the horse bit’s action and lessening the squeeze.
1 BREAK SNAFFLE BIT
When applied the single break snaffle bit squeezes the bars and tongue raising the head.
2 BREAK BIT
Double break bits have a middle component that sits on the tongue. Some extent of squeeze will occur.
FLEXIBLE BIT
Flexible mouthpieces wrap around the horse’s tongue and bars spreading the pressure.
CABLE BIT
Removes the centre links, creating a smooth more comfortable mouthpiece with rigidity, limiting the nutcracker effect. The spring back offers a quick release from pressure. The cable allows for lateral independence between reins.
