Bombers Weymouth Happy Tongue

Bomber Weymouth Happy Tongue. Brand new! Available in 55mm or 75mm shank length options.

The Weymouth works on several parts of a horse’s head and mouth. The shanks add leverage, and place pressure on the poll via the poll strap of the bridle and to the chin groove via the curb chain. 

The Happy Tongue is a solid mouthpiece uniquely ported to give maximum tongue relief. The standard Happy Tongue is curved to be softer on the bars and slow in applying tongue pressure.

The Happy Tongue is a solid mouth piece. It is curved and ported to give tongue relief –  we recommend for all young horses and those that show tongue sensitive signs. 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 shanks can either be rounded (second photo) or flat (first photo).  If you have a preference, please let us know when ordering. The flat sides allow for a snug fit that is stable and encourages precision flexion.

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 rules for bitting in Dressage are fluid and interpretation can vary. The bits in this Weymouth collection are a suggestion only. Please always check with a judge or steward that your bit is legal. Alternatively visit your relevant association for more information.