Bombers Tom Thumb Control Plate

Bombers Control Plate Tom Thumb bit. Brand new!

The Bombers Control Plate is set at 45° to follow the contour of the horses tongue. Best suits a horse that accepts tongue pressure.

The Tom Thumb is similar to the Ring bits or Dutch Gags and introduces poll pressure as well creating leverage on the mouthpiece. The main difference however is that instead of the additional rings at the bottom it has an extended shank with a ring on the end, this shank is bent and set to run at 45°. The effect this has is to ease up the poll pressure and leverage on the mouthpiece.

All Bomber bits are made from blue sweet iron, because it:

Please note that the sweet iron fades to brown with use or any oxidation.  This is normal.