Bombers 2 1/2 Ring Happy Tongue Bit
A Ring cheekpiece introduces poll pressure as well as creating leverage on the mouthpiece, the 2 1/2 Ring version is the softest out of the 3 or 4 ring alternatives as the 1/2 ring softens the leverage on the mouthpiece and poll.
The Happy Tongue is a solid mouthpiece. It is curved and ported to give tongue relief. The Happy Tongue would be a good place to start if your horse is:
- Shaking its head
- Sticking its tongue out
- Sucking its tongue back and as a result, making an intermittent coughing noise
- Trying to put its tongue over the bit
- Going behind the bit to avoid the contact
- Snatching the reins forward and down
The rider will know immediately if this is the correct bit, as a horse with a sensitive tongue will finally begin to work into and accept the contact. Changing the cheekpieces would then allow the rider to adjust the level of control.
Please note that the sizing of the bit is explained below:
B14/07 – Thickness 14mm, Port 7mm
B14/08 – Thickness 14mm, Port 8mm
B16/09 – Thickness 16mm, Port 9mm
B18/10 – Thickness 18mm, Port 10mm
B14/07 – Thickness 14mm, Port 7mm
