Bombers Weymouth Round Generous Port R55
The Bombers Weymouth Round Generous Port R55 is designed for horses that require additional tongue space while remaining sensitive to pressure across both the tongue and bars. Its low, squashed port follows the mouth’s natural contour, providing tongue relief without intended palate involvement.
Unlike the flat-sided F55, the R55 features rounded 55mm shanks for a traditional Weymouth profile. The shanks introduce leverage and apply pressure to the poll through the bridle and to the chin groove through the supplied curb chain. The 55mm shank is Bombers’ shorter round-cheek option.
Designed for use as the curb component of a correctly fitted double bridle, the Generous Port mouthpiece spreads pressure across a broader area of the tongue and bars. This can make it suitable for horses with a low palate, thick tongue or combined tongue and bar sensitivity.
Key Features
- Low Generous Port mouthpiece
- Designed for horses with a low palate and thick tongue
- Creates additional space for the tongue
- Designed to avoid unnecessary palate involvement
- Distributes pressure across the tongue and bars
- Suitable for combined tongue and bar sensitivity
- Rounded R55 Weymouth shanks
- 55mm shank length
- Applies leverage through the mouth, poll and curb
- Designed for use with a bridoon in a double bridle
- Supplied with a curb chain
Specifications
- Brand: Bombers
- Product type: Round-shank Weymouth bit
- Mouthpiece: Generous Port
- Mouthpiece style: Solid, low port
- Cheek style: Rounded Weymouth
- Shank length: 55mm
- Action: Mouth, poll and curb pressure
- Suitable for: Horses with a low palate, thick tongue or combined tongue and bar sensitivity
- Included: Curb chain
Fitting and Usage Advice
Bombers recommends selecting a Weymouth approximately 5mm narrower than the accompanying bridoon. The mouthpiece and curb chain should be fitted correctly to ensure the intended action and prevent unnecessary pressure.
A Weymouth is a leverage bit designed for use in a double bridle and requires educated, sympathetic hands. Seek advice from an experienced trainer, bit fitter or equine dental professional if you are uncertain about its suitability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which horses may suit the Generous Port mouthpiece?
It is designed for horses with a low palate and thicker tongue, particularly those that appear sensitive to pressure across both the tongue and bars.
What does R55 mean?
R55 refers to the rounded Weymouth cheek with a 55mm shank. This distinguishes it from the F55, which uses a flatter cheek profile.
How does the Generous Port work?
The low, contoured port creates additional room for the tongue while spreading pressure across the tongue and bars. It is designed to minimise palate involvement.
What size should the Weymouth be compared with the bridoon?
Bombers recommends choosing a Weymouth approximately 5mm narrower than the bridoon used in the same double bridle.
Is a curb chain included?
Yes. The Bombers Weymouth Round Generous Port R55 is supplied with a curb chain.
Is this Weymouth competition legal?
Competition rules differ between disciplines and governing bodies and may change over time. Always confirm current requirements with the relevant association, judge or steward before competing
