Bombers Kimblewick Generous Port
The Bombers Kimblewick Generous Port is designed for horses requiring greater control while remaining sensitive to pressure across the tongue and bars. Its low, squashed port follows the mouth’s natural contour, creating additional tongue space without intended palate involvement.
The Dee-shaped Kimblewick cheeks provide three rein settings, allowing the degree of leverage and poll pressure to be adjusted. When the rider lowers their hands before taking up the reins, the rein can slide along the cheek and rotate the bit to approximately 45 degrees. This creates a downward and backward action on the lower jaw, complemented by poll pressure for a lowering effect.
Designed for horses with a low palate and thick tongue, the Generous Port spreads pressure across the tongue and bars. It may suit horses that show combined sensitivity through both areas.
Key Features
- Low Generous Port mouthpiece
- Designed for horses with a low palate and thick tongue
- Creates additional room for the tongue
- Designed to avoid unnecessary palate involvement
- Distributes pressure across the tongue and bars
- Suitable for combined tongue and bar sensitivity
- Dee-shaped Kimblewick cheeks
- Three rein positions
- Adjustable degree of leverage and poll pressure
- Can provide a lowering action
- Supplied with a nylon back strap
Specifications
- Brand: Bombers
- Product type: Kimblewick bit
- Mouthpiece: Generous Port
- Mouthpiece style: Solid, low port
- Cheek style: Dee-shaped Kimblewick
- Rein settings: Three
- Action: Mouth, poll and lower-jaw pressure
- Suitable for: Horses with a low palate, thick tongue or combined tongue and bar sensitivity
- Included: Nylon back strap
Fitting and Usage Advice
The selected rein position affects the amount and speed of leverage applied. Begin with the mildest appropriate setting and use light, sympathetic rein aids. Lower settings generally increase leverage and should be used only when suitable for the horse and rider.
The supplied nylon back strap must be fitted correctly to help control cheek rotation. As the Kimblewick is a leverage bit, seek guidance from an experienced trainer or professional bit fitter if you are uncertain about its suitability or adjustment.
Care Advice
Rinse the mouthpiece after each use and dry it thoroughly before storage. Regularly inspect the cheeks, rein attachments and nylon back strap for signs of wear or damage.
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.
How many rein settings does the Kimblewick have?
The Dee-shaped cheeks provide three rein positions. These allow the rider to alter the amount of leverage and poll pressure produced when the reins are engaged.
How does the Bombers Kimblewick work?
Rein pressure rotates the cheek and creates a downward and backward action on the lower jaw while also applying poll pressure. The exact action depends on the rein setting and position of the rider’s hands.
Does the Generous Port contact the palate?
The low, contoured port is designed to provide tongue space without unnecessary palate involvement while spreading pressure across the tongue and bars.
What is supplied with the bit?
Bombers Kimblewick bits are supplied with a nylon back strap, which should be fitted correctly as part of the bit’s intended setup.
