{"title":"Straight Bar","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bombers-happytongue-cherry","title":"Bombers Happy Tongue Cherry Roller","description":"\u003cp\u003eMouthpiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is by far Bombers most successful design  –  we recommend for all young horses and those that show tongue sensitive signs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cherry Rollers roll in the horse’s mouth giving him something to play with and reducing the likelihood of the bit being held in the horse’s teeth. They are constructed tightly so there is no chance of pinching. When pulling on the reins, the rollers allow the bit to move along the bars of the horse’s jaws as opposed to rubbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery useful for horses that:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Lose sensitivity over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Lose concentration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Cross their jaws\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EquiBit Exchange","offers":[{"title":"130mm","offer_id":43697400971330,"sku":"BBOM0003","price":146.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/8214\/0226\/files\/Bombers_cherryroller_happytongue_loosering.jpg?v=1792166564"},{"product_id":"bombers-happytongue","title":"Bombers Happy Tongue Loose ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EquiBit Exchange","offers":[{"title":"130mm","offer_id":43697401004098,"sku":"BBOM0004","price":104.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/8214\/0226\/files\/Bombers_happytongue_loosering.webp?v=1792166475"},{"product_id":"trust-innosense-mediumport-loosering","title":"Trust Innosense Medium Port Loose Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eBits from the Inno Sense collection can be used for every horse and are particularly suitable for young horses and\/or horses with a sensitive mouth. The synthetic material is FDA approved, which means the material does not contain plasticizers and is non-toxic to people and animals. Horses that are ridden with an Inno Sense bit follow the hand easily and accept the bit smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Inno Sense Medium Port is made of elastic synthetic material, which is slightly harder than flexi soft. The Inno Sense Medium Port is slightly flexible. This mouthpiece has a port that creates space for the tongue and decreases the pressure on the center of the horse’s tongue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMouthpiece Circumference - 20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EquiBit Exchange","offers":[{"title":"140mm","offer_id":43697401790530,"sku":"BTRU0002","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/8214\/0226\/files\/Trust_Innosense_mediumPort_loosering.png?v=1792164626"},{"product_id":"bomber-happy-tongue-cherry-roller-pelham","title":"Bomber Happy Tongue Cherry Roller Pelham","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHappy Tongue Cherry Roller Pelham (55mm shank)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA horse shaking its head when bit pressure is applied or its tongue trying to escape the bit are classic signs the horse has a sensitive tongue. With this in mind the happy tongue was created, it has a medium port creating space for the tongue, relieving pressure, allowing the horse to relax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cherry Rollers are constructed tightly so there is no chance of pinching. They roll in the horse’s mouth giving him something to play with and reducing the likelihood of the bit being held in the horse's teeth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pelham 55 has attachments for two reins, one near the mouthpiece and one at the end of the shank. These reins have similar action to the curb and bridoon reins in the double bridle.  Some riders, not adept at handling two sets of reins, prefer to use rein connectors, leather loops which connect from one ring to the other on the bit shank. The rein is then attached to this rounding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pelham 55 has the shortest shank (55 mm) out of the range, this will soften poll pressure and leverage on the mouthpiece and curb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is supplied with curb chain and hooks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Happy Tongue is a solid mouth piece. It is curved and ported to give tongue relief. 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