Bombers Loose Ring Ported Barrel

Bombers Loose Ring Ported Barrel - Brand new! Also available in bradoon / bridoon (55 mm rings)

Bombers Ported Barrel – When to Use It & How It Works

The Bombers Ported Barrel is designed for horses who need tongue relief, stability, and clear, consistent rein signals. This innovative mouthpiece features a smooth central barrel with a generous port that allows the tongue to sit comfortably, reducing pressure and encouraging the horse to soften and relax into the contact.

When to Use a Ported Barrel:

Choose the Bombers Ported Barrel when your horse shows signs of:

Tongue sensitivity or tongue evasions
(such as pulling the tongue back, opening the mouth, or getting behind the contact)

Inconsistent connection caused by discomfort from low or medium tongue pressure bits

A strong or heavy feel in the hand, where you need better balance and communication without harshness

Overactivity in the mouth (chewing, fussing, or instability) that improves with more room for the tongue

This mouthpiece is especially effective for horses that dislike single- or double-jointed bits and prefer a more solid, steady feel.

How It Works

The port creates additional tongue space, reducing pressure on this sensitive area and distributing contact more evenly across the bars. The rotating barrel in the centre helps keep aids clear, reducing confusion and promoting a calm, confident acceptance of the bit. The result is a horse that can carry the contact more comfortably, lift through the poll, and maintain better balance.

Ideal For

Sensitive-mouthed horses

Horses that resist tongue pressure

Riders needing clearer rein aids without increased severity

Schooling, flatwork, and disciplines where refinement in contact matters

A reliable, horse-friendly design from Bombers that supports comfort, clarity, and a more willing partnership under saddle

The Loose Ring allow for immediate release and relief from tongue and bar pressure. The bit is immediately reset to a neutral position in the horse’s mouth.

Ported Barrel: The central barrel allows for a separation of reins aids, enabling a fine tuning of communication. The limited movement of the barrel allows the port to adjust to fit a wide range of mouth configurations. The adjustable port allows the horse to manoeuvre pressures between its tongue & bars.

Bomber bits are made from blue sweet iron which oxidises easily to encourages salivation helps bit acceptance is warm and sweet.

Please note that due to the oxidisation the blue will fade with use.