Product Description
The Bomber's Fulmer Happy Tongue Nelson Gag uses a fulmer cheekpiece, which as the traditional Eggbutt, prevents pinching on the sides of the mouth. The extended pins above and below the bit, firstly prevent the bit being pulled through the mouth and secondly have the effect of guiding the horses head which is great for schooling and training purposes.
The running gag helps to lift the horse's head, and is often used on horses that tend to lean, go on the forehand or pull. The cheekpieces slide through the holes in the bit rings, moving the mouthpiece upwards against the corners of the mouth and lips, which gives a clear indication to the horse to lift his head. It also exerts pressure against the mouth to bring the horse's nose inwards. The loose rings help to keep the bit mobile in the horse's mouth.
The Bombers Happy Tongue Bit is a solid mouth piece. 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.
The blue sweet iron mouthpiece oxidises easily, warms up quickly and tastes sweet in the horse's mouth, which encourages the horse to salivate and accept the bit without resistance.
Product Size
This mouthpiece comes up large - for instance we find the 140mm fits more like a 150mm. As a general rule we recommend to order 1/2 inch down.
Bit sizing is something many people struggle with - it is not an exact science as it depends largely on what bit you are using both in terms of the mouthpiece and the cheek pieces - please contact us if you require any help with sizing at info@theyard-equine.co.uk.
If your current bit is a loose ring type action then you also need to also deduct -5mm from that as you are moving to a fixed cheek action on this bit, and then deduct the 1/2 inch.
Product Care
Wash regularly in warm water. In time the blue on the sweet iron will naturally fade and rust. Please see our Bomber Sweet Iron Bit Care Guide here.
Product Description
The Bomber's Fulmer Happy Tongue Nelson Gag uses a fulmer cheekpiece, which as the traditional Eggbutt, prevents pinching on the sides of the mouth. The extended pins above and below the bit, firstly prevent the bit being pulled through the mouth and secondly have the effect of guiding the horses head which is great for schooling and training purposes.
The running gag helps to lift the horse's head, and is often used on horses that tend to lean, go on the forehand or pull. The cheekpieces slide through the holes in the bit rings, moving the mouthpiece upwards against the corners of the mouth and lips, which gives a clear indication to the horse to lift his head. It also exerts pressure against the mouth to bring the horse's nose inwards. The loose rings help to keep the bit mobile in the horse's mouth.
The Bombers Happy Tongue Bit is a solid mouth piece. 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.
The blue sweet iron mouthpiece oxidises easily, warms up quickly and tastes sweet in the horse's mouth, which encourages the horse to salivate and accept the bit without resistance.
Product Size
This mouthpiece comes up large - for instance we find the 140mm fits more like a 150mm. As a general rule we recommend to order 1/2 inch down.
Bit sizing is something many people struggle with - it is not an exact science as it depends largely on what bit you are using both in terms of the mouthpiece and the cheek pieces - please contact us if you require any help with sizing at info@theyard-equine.co.uk.
If your current bit is a loose ring type action then you also need to also deduct -5mm from that as you are moving to a fixed cheek action on this bit, and then deduct the 1/2 inch.
Product Care
Wash regularly in warm water. In time the blue on the sweet iron will naturally fade and rust. Please see our Bomber Sweet Iron Bit Care Guide here.
Product Description
The Bomber's Fulmer Happy Tongue Nelson Gag uses a fulmer cheekpiece, which as the traditional Eggbutt, prevents pinching on the sides of the mouth. The extended pins above and below the bit, firstly prevent the bit being pulled through the mouth and secondly have the effect of guiding the horses head which is great for schooling and training purposes.
The running gag helps to lift the horse's head, and is often used on horses that tend to lean, go on the forehand or pull. The cheekpieces slide through the holes in the bit rings, moving the mouthpiece upwards against the corners of the mouth and lips, which gives a clear indication to the horse to lift his head. It also exerts pressure against the mouth to bring the horse's nose inwards. The loose rings help to keep the bit mobile in the horse's mouth.
The Bombers Happy Tongue Bit is a solid mouth piece. 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.
The blue sweet iron mouthpiece oxidises easily, warms up quickly and tastes sweet in the horse's mouth, which encourages the horse to salivate and accept the bit without resistance.
Product Size
This mouthpiece comes up large - for instance we find the 140mm fits more like a 150mm. As a general rule we recommend to order 1/2 inch down.
Bit sizing is something many people struggle with - it is not an exact science as it depends largely on what bit you are using both in terms of the mouthpiece and the cheek pieces - please contact us if you require any help with sizing at info@theyard-equine.co.uk.
If your current bit is a loose ring type action then you also need to also deduct -5mm from that as you are moving to a fixed cheek action on this bit, and then deduct the 1/2 inch.
Product Care
Wash regularly in warm water. In time the blue on the sweet iron will naturally fade and rust. Please see our Bomber Sweet Iron Bit Care Guide here.
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