Personalised Bit Advice

Interactive Bit Fitting

Answer a few questions about your horse, current bit and riding goals. We'll recommend the Bombers bit that best suits your horse, along with sizing guidance and alternative options.

Important: This tool provides general guidance only. Sudden changes in contact, head tossing, mouth pain or resistance may require assessment by an equine dental professional, veterinarian, trainer or qualified bit fitter.
1 Tell us about your horse
2 Current bit

Select the option that best describes your current situation.

Choose the closest option. If you are unsure, select Unsure.

The photos are previewed on this page. We will connect them to the AI image-identification service in the next stage.

That is fine. Describe anything you know about the bit in the final information box below.
That is fine. We will recommend a suitable starting option based on your horse, discipline and riding requirements.

Example: 125, 130, 135 or 140 mm. Enter the measured width only—do not add extra width, as the sizing recommendation will account for the selected bit.

For the most accurate result, measure your horse’s mouth before ordering. You can purchase a reusable bit-measuring tool from Robyn’s Tack Room.
View the Bit Measuring Tool
Tell us what you tried and how the horse responded. This helps us avoid suggesting another bit with the same characteristics.

Tick all that apply.

3 What would you like to improve?

Tick all that apply. Choose the behaviours you genuinely experience.

Now tick any other behaviours or goals that also apply.

4 Mouth, contact and behaviour

Answer only from what you have observed or been told by a dentist, veterinarian or bit fitter. It is completely fine to select “Unsure”.

Tick all that apply.

Tick all that apply. Leave everything unticked if there are no known preferences or you are unsure.

Does your horse appear to prefer more or less movement in the bit?

Does your horse appear happier with more tongue room?

Does the horse seem sensitive to pressure on the bars?

A sudden or worsening change can sometimes be related to teeth, mouth discomfort, saddle fit, pain or another physical issue. The recommendation may therefore be given with lower confidence.
5 Rider preferences and control requirements

Tick all that apply.

6 Anything else we should know?
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Your answers will be used only to prepare this recommendation.

HORSE BIT GUIDE

Choosing the Right Bit for Your Horse

Finding the right horse bit is about more than choosing a mouthpiece. Your horse's mouth, training, way of going, rider contact and current bit all matter. Our Interactive Bit Finder uses the information you provide to narrow down suitable options and give you practical sizing and fitting guidance.

How do I choose a horse bit?

Start with your horse's current bit and how they respond to it. Consider comfort, steering, brakes, contact, tongue and bar pressure, and any behaviours that may suggest the current setup is not working well. The Bit Finder brings these details together to suggest options worth considering.

Why does mouthpiece and cheekpiece choice matter?

Different mouthpieces and cheekpieces can change how pressure is distributed and how clearly rein aids are communicated. The most suitable combination depends on the individual horse, the rider and the discipline rather than one design being best for every horse.

How should a horse bit fit?

A bit should be appropriately sized and positioned for the individual horse. Width, mouthpiece thickness and cheekpiece style can all affect fit. Use the recommendation as guidance and check the product's sizing information before ordering.

When should I get professional bit fitting advice?

Sudden changes in contact, head tossing, mouth pain, resistance or unexplained behaviour can have causes beyond the bit. An equine dental professional, veterinarian, trainer or qualified bit fitter may be appropriate when discomfort or a physical issue is suspected.

Looking for horse bits in New Zealand? Robyn's Tack Room stocks a range of riding and competition bits, and the Interactive Bit Finder is designed to help narrow the options before you compare individual products.