{"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. The Happy Tongue would be a good place to start if your horse is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaking its head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSticking its tongue out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSucking its tongue back and as a result making an intermittent coughing noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrying to put its tongue over the bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoing behind the bit to avoid the contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnatching the reins forward and down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Bomber bits are made from blue sweet iron, because it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoxidises easily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eencourages salivation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehelps bit acceptance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eis warm and sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note the blue will fade with use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EquiBit Exchange","offers":[{"title":"130 mm","offer_id":45698957606978,"sku":"BBOM0007","price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/8214\/0226\/files\/Bombers_happytongue_cherryroller_pelham.jpg?v=1792679720","url":"https:\/\/equibitexchange.com\/products\/bomber-happy-tongue-cherry-roller-pelham","provider":"EquiBit Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}