Bomber Loose Ring Happy Tongue
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$145.00 - Regular price
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$145.00
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The Loose Ring allows for immediate release and relief from tongue and bar pressure. The bit is immediately reset to a neutral position in the horse's mouth.
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.
Shipping Info
Shipping & Pickup Information
Flat Rate Shipping via Post Haste (Excludes Feed):
- North Island: $10 (1-2 working days)
- South Island: $20 (2-3 working days)
- Rural Surcharge: +$6 (extra time may apply)
Feed Shipping per bag via Post Haste:
- Central North Island: $14 Per Bag
- Upper North Island: $18 Per Bag
- Lower North Island: $28 Per Bag
- South Island: $55 Per Bag
- Rural Surcharge: +$6 (extra time may apply)
Orders placed before 1 PM are usually shipped the same day.
Pick-up Info
Click & Collect – Tauranga Store Only
Free 24/7 pickup via our secure after-hours collection box. Please email us if you would like to collect after hours and we will send you the instructions.
Try Before You Buy – No Obligation
We carry limited stock in-store, so we encourage customers to place orders online to secure the items they’d like to try. Simply select “Pay on Pickup” at checkout, and we’ll bring the product into store for you (excludes saddles).
Once your order arrives, you’re welcome to try it on or inspect it in person. There’s absolutely no obligation to purchase—if it’s not quite right, you can leave it with us, no problem at all. If you do decide to keep it, payment can be completed in store at the time of pickup.
Returns & Exchanges
No problem! We offer 30-day returns and exchanges on items in new, resalable condition with original packaging. Returns are issued as store credit, which never expires. See our full policy.
FAQ
All your questions, answered.
Bomber Bit Sizing: To measure the mouthpiece, take the length from the outside of the horse's lip on one side to the outside of the other. To make this easier, consider using the Bombers Bit Measure
Measure in millimetres on the mouthpiece of the bit ONLY (i.e. measure the length of the blue mouthpiece pictured below, not including any of the silver cheekpieces). The bit photographed is a 135mm bit.
Bomber Bits should fit snugly, with no gaps between the lip and the start of the cheekpiece. They should sit flat against the lips, not squeeze the lips in.
- Measurements are taken of the mouth from just outside one lip to another (i.e. measure to the inside of the cheekpieces). For example, from inside the Tbar on one side to the inside of the other.
- The easiest way to do this is to measure against a bit with a straight mouthpiece (such as a Mullen mouth)
- Bit rubbers may take up an extra 3-5mm
- Control plates and other broken (3-piece) Bomber bits sit over the horse's tongue rather than straight in the mouth, so need an extra 5-10mm. This is included in our standard sizing.
- Solid mouthpiece bits such as the Happy Tongue, Mullen or ported bar bits are slightly more forgiving if the bit is too big, but it will not be ideal because when you turn, the bit will shift in the horse's mouth.
When the mouthpiece is too large, the bit joins move and the curves can sit incorrectly in the mouth. This leads to the mouthpiece applying pressure in areas it should not be. An oversized bit will also create too much movement in the mouth, allowing the bit to slide from side to side within the mouth. This movement causes discomfot as well as background noise to the riders aids.
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Size (inches) from lip to lip (do not include the cheeekpiece in measurement) |
Bombers Bit Size (mm) (Sizes are for a straight bit - for broken bit add 10mm and for bit rubbers add 3-5mm) |
Bomber Bit Sizes Approx. sizing |
| 4.5 inches | 115mm | Pony |
| 4.7 inches | 120mm | Large Pony |
| 4.9 inches | 125mm | Cob |
| 5.1 inches | 130mm | Small Hack |
| 5.3 inches | 135mm | Hack |
| 5.5 inches | 140mm | Large Hack |
| 5.7 inches | 145mm | Warmblood |
The thermoneutral zone is the temperature range where the body can maintain its core temperature with little to no extra energy expenditure. For humans, this range is quite narrow at 21–28 °C, but for horses it’s much broader at 5–25 °C.
This difference means we should avoid rugging horses based on how cold we feel. Over-rugging can lead to serious health issues, including metabolic problems and thermoregulatory dysfunction.
Tips for Choosing a Winter Rug Weight
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Clipped horses may need a heavier gram fill to stay comfortable.
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Remember: horses warm themselves more easily than they cool down under a rug. If unsure, choose a lighter rug.
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Check your horse regularly to make sure they are neither too hot nor too cold.
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Consider your horse’s age and natural ability to stay warm.
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As a general guide, rugging is usually appropriate when temperatures drop below 5–10 °C, but always adjust for your horse’s individual needs.
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Always ensure rugs are waterproof. A wet rug is worse than no rug at all.
This is an indicative guide only. Always take into account factors such as wind chill, your horse’s age, weight, and condition.
