Bomber Blue 2½ Ring Bit
The perfect introduction to leverage bitting — the Bomber Blue 2½ Ring Bit delivers the benefits of a gag-style ring cheek with the softest possible leverage action, paired with Bomber's celebrated Blue mouthpiece for unparalleled comfort and acceptance. If you're stepping your horse up from a snaffle but want to do so gradually and gently, this is the bit to reach for.
The 2½ Ring Cheekpiece — Gentle Leverage, Maximum Comfort
The ring cheekpiece design introduces poll pressure and mouthpiece leverage — tools that can significantly improve balance, head carriage, and responsiveness in horses that need a little more than a standard snaffle. But not all ring bits are created equal:
- The 2½ Ring is the softest option in the 2½, 3, and 4 ring range — the half ring softens the leverage ratio on both the mouthpiece and poll, making it a kinder, more gradual introduction to leverage work
- Ideal for horses transitioning from snaffle work who need just a little more engagement without the more assertive action of a 3 or 4 ring bit
- Poll pressure encourages the horse to soften through the topline and lower into a more balanced, round frame
- Supplied with a nylon back strap
The Bomber Blue Mouthpiece — Comfort at Its Best
The Bomber Blue is one of the most universally recommended mouthpieces in the equestrian world — and for excellent reason:
- Ported for tongue relief, reducing tongue pressure and encouraging a relaxed, open jaw
- Nylon composite construction is significantly lighter than metal, sitting gently in the mouth and naturally stimulating salivation and jaw relaxation
- Non-metal — an ideal choice for horses that object to, resist, or show anxiety around conventional metal mouthpieces
- Bomber's first recommendation for young horses being started under saddle — easily accepted, comfortable, and immediately effective
Ideal For
- Young horses being introduced to leverage work for the first time
- Horses transitioning from snaffle to a gentle gag action
- Horses that resist metal mouthpieces or show oral sensitivity
- Riders who want poll and mouthpiece leverage without an aggressive action
- Show jumping, eventing, and cross-country riders seeking a soft but effective upgrade from the snaffle