Bomber bits - whilst we're on the subject...

[Enfys]

Interesting variation on the Kimblewick, can someone please explain what the small rings by the mouthpiece are for? Thankyou

"Bombers Blue Kimblewick"

http://www.worldwidetack.com/bomber-bits-kimblewicks-c-28_47_63.html

http://www.worldwidetack.com/bomber-bits-c-28_47.html

 

[Spring Feather]

Maybe for a curb strap? That's a guess I've never seen this bit before.

 

[Enfys]

Maybe for a curb strap? That's a guess I've never seen this bit before.

I'd never heard of them until this morning...as I'm having a lazy day (cold out there and jobs are done) I've been browsing...looks like a cross between a kind of hanging cheek/filet baucher and a wilkie with myler type hooks to me, but I am a self confessed bit numpty so I know nada.

Hmmm curb strap...I wondered that too

 

[fabscd]

Only guessing as i haven't seen one in action but hooks for the reins, so it acts as a normal kimblewick with slots would. Bomber bits started life as mainly polo/polocross equipment, but seem to now do a wider range as well.

http://bombers.co.za/

 

[Foaling Around]

I'm sure I'm being a massive thicko but surely putting reins on the hooks and they'd come off once your horse shook its head .....................

 

[JustMe22]

South africans have to do it differently!!
No idea though, would guess a curb strap too!