The innovative Moulded Preferred Contact mouthpiece from Bombers Bits is made from flexible synthetic material, and is designed to offer soft, even pressure without pinching.
The preferred contact mouthpiece has been specifically designed for cases where Bombers tongue relief methods have not worked and some form of tongue pressure must be considered.
The cylindrical sides flex onto the bottom bars and jaw, with the flattened centre section bending over the tongue.
The centre tongue pad is an elongated circle, flattened and angled at 45 degrees to sit flush against the tongue and palate.
The articulated ribs on either side of the tongue pad allow the cylindrical sides some independence, and the tongue pad some stability.
The internal flexible stainless-steel cable core has been injection moulded with a bespoke non-toxic, UV resistant, FDA approved flexible synthetic material. The Bombers moulded material has been uniquely developed, to ensure three key attributes; texture, durability and comfort.
It is especially useful for horses that dislike metal bits, and those with sensitive mouths or previous bar damage. It has a rubbery texture that can sustain a limited amount of chewing.
The loose rings keep the bit mobile in the horse's mouth, encouraging gentle mouthing and discouraging 'fixing', blocking and leaning against the contact. They also allow for immediate relief from tongue and bar pressure when rein aids are relaxed, thus rewarding the horse quickly for a correct response.
As with all Bombers steel components, the cable core and cheek piece will be covered by their lifetime guarantee.
The Bombers Lifetime Guarantee does not extend to materials that can be chewed, such as the mouthpiece.
Supplied with orange bit guards.
The Bombers Moulded Preferred Contact Loose Ring Snaffle is available in sizes 12.5cm to 14.5cm with a 16mm mouthpiece, and 14.5cm and 15.5cm with a 18mm diameter mouthpiece.